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Mixes make their mark at Seattle nosework trial

The August 14 level 1 nosework trial held in Shoreline, just north of Seattle, was blessed with pleasant weather and a large entry. The 47 dogs...

More on designer dogs

So why are many dog-savvy people against the idea of designer dogs? Reasons vary. Here are the major ones.Responsible breeders of established...

Designer dogs

A lot of people have some pretty strong opinions about designer dogs. But before we can even talk about that, let's first understand what a ...

Did you choose a mixed breed?

Some people make a conscious choice to adopt a "rescue" dog, whether from a community shelter, a rescue group, or through Petfinder.com,...

Realities of animal actors on the job

In the area of theater, the role of the dog is almost always well established, so you know what to expect. In photo shoots, you'll generally be...

Do mixes get treatment equal to purebreds?

Some time ago, Mars Veterinary coducted The National Mutt Census via the Internet. It was of course related to their mixed breed DNA test, but they...

Is there such a thing as hybrid vigor?

This is a hotly debated topic, with one side insisting that mixed breeds are far healthier than their purebred brethren, and the other side totally...