Forget about purebred dogs (though we love those too)!
Today is the day for MIXED Breeds and Mutts is what it’s all about!
All of the dogs that have owned our Mom are (and were) MUTTS and Nutmeg is a real MUTT! Even her Peeps are MUTTS! BUT that does not stop her from being a Princess!
I, Marvelous, am a curious cat and I wanted to know why a mixed breed dog is called a mutt. Although the word “mutt” can sometimes mean negative things in English, calling a dog a mutt means that the dog’s parents were not registered and were not both the same breed. This does not mean that Mutts are not as good as purebreds, in fact, sometimes mixed breed dogs have the positive qualities of the breeds of each of their parents, making them delightful in all of the best ways. Sometimes it can be obvious by looking at certain mutts what breeds their parents were, but other times they may have a conglomeration of characteristics.
Colleen Paige, an animal welfare advocate and behaviorist, is the founder of National Mutt Day. Paige started this day in an effort to raise awareness about the problem of mixed breed dogs who are often abandoned.
Hmmmm...I wonder what us mixed breed cats are called...Do any of you guys know? And if you don't, what do you think we should be called?
We are thankful for YOU our furrends!
