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	Dog Owner's Guide: The Mixed Breed dog
		Another disadvantage of mixed breed dogs is the inability to predict the size, coat-type, or temperament of the adult dog from seeing a litter of puppies from an unknown sire or worse, from an unknown dam and sire.
		Mixed breed dogs are sometimes considered to be the “natural” dog, the epitome of dogdom if the purebred breeders had left domesticated canines alone instead of breeding for particular abilities and physical attributes.
		Once a mixed breed puppy or dog has been acquired, whether from the neighbor who had these adorable pups for free or the animal shelter where the stray Rambo was waiting for a new home, the care and training is the same as needed for a purebred dogs.
	www.canismajor.com /dog/mixed.html (2699 words)

	The Ultimate Mixed-breed dog Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference
		Mixed breeds also tend to have a size between that of their parents, thus tending eventually toward the norm.
		Mixed breed dogs are, on average, no more intelligent than purebred dogs, and both sets feature both slow learners and dogs with high learning capacity.
		Many people enjoy owning mixed breeds, valuing their unique appearance and characteristics; while dogs of some breeds, such as the Tervueren, exhibit little variability of appearance, mixed-breed dogs exhibit often unique appearances.
	www.dogluvers.com /dog_breeds/Mixed-breed_dog (1992 words)

	Mixed breed dogs, mixed dog breeds
		In mixed breed dogs we may recognize the origins of the parents in outer shell and behavior.
		Because the mixed dog breeds draw from a broader genetic pool, they are not prone to genetic illness that is predictable in many pure breed dogs.
		The Bali mixed breed dogs are great watchdogs but they never obey people who did not earn their trust and respect.
	www.doggiesparadise.com /mixedbreeds.shtml (383 words)

	Mixed Breed, Pure Bred, Dog, Dog Behavior, Dog Breeding, Dog Training
		Mixed breeds are essentially one of a kind, with all the benefits and drawbacks that can allow.
		With the mixed breed, you might also potentially run into health problems that might be common to a certain breed in their ancestry but no one picks up on because that ancestor may not be obvious in the phenotype (appearance) of your dog.
		As dog lovers everywhere become more aware of the issues surrounding our society's treatment of dogs, mixed breeds are chosen as much for their exceptional and varied qualities as for the social statement they offer.
	www.digitaldog.com /mixedbreed.html (1015 words)

	Dog-Play: Your Mixed Breed Dog
		As much as I love the mystery of the mixed breed I know that the surprises are very often too much for the owner and the dog lands in the shelter.
		Finally, the market for the mixed breed dog is such that, even if you happened to be very careful, and do the most wonderful job, it is unlikely that you could find people to take your puppies and get them to sign the same kinds of contracts a responsible breeder would require.
		In response to the concerns and desires of mixed breed dog owners a petition is being circulated to encourage the AKC to modify its policies.
	www.dogplay.com /GettingDog/mixed.html (2430 words)

	How To Love Your Dog - Mixed Breeds, Mutts, Mongrels, Crossbreed, Half-breed
		are called mixed breed because they have parents and ancestors that are of different breeds of dogs.
		If you know the parents of your mixed breed dog, you might be able to predict a little bit about his personality.
		Brownie is one out of a litter of six and his mother was a mix of retriever and wiener-dog and his father was a mix of German Shepherd and a Lab.
	www.loveyourdog.com /mixedbreeds.html (1294 words)

	Choosing a Mixed Breed Dog - PetPlace.com
		He is a mix of greyhound, Afghan, Irish wolfhound or other sight hound, with a herding or sporting dog, such as a beagle, collie, retriever or bull terrier.
		The mixes found in shelters differ from region to region, depending on what kinds of dogs are popular in a particular area.
		In response to the huge numbers of fans of the mixed breed dog, various organizations and even dog shows are now available to give you and your pet an opportunity to shine and show the world how wonderful mixed breed dogs can be.
	www.petplace.com /dogs/choosing-a-mixed-breed-dog/page1.aspx (1175 words)

	Mixed Dog Breed Puppies \| Dog Breeders \| Dogs
		Mixed breed dogs are akin to a genetic crapshoot.
		Generally, crossbreeds or mixes with retriever, pointer, setter, or spaniel, Beagle, Bulldog or Mastiff, tend to be congenial family pets although several have high energy levels and some are difficult to train.
		Mixes of the working and some herding breeds are often tough and independent.
	www.thepamperedpup.com /puppy/mixed_dog_breed_puppy.htm (197 words)

	Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America (MBDCA) is a registry for spayed or neutered mixed-breed dogs to enable them to compete in obedience and conformation dog shows.
		MBDCA allows not only mixed breeds to compete at its events, but also purebred dogs who cannot be registered for whatever reason with the American Kennel Club, the UKC, or the Canadian Kennel Club.
		The MBDCA, like virtually all dog clubs that accept mixed breeds, requires that its member dogs be spayed or neutered, discourages the crossbreeding of dogs, and does not accept wolf hybrids as members.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mixed_Breed_Dog_Club_of_America (437 words)

	Mixed Breed FAQ
		Mixed breed dogs are as diverse as the purebreds from which they originate.
		Mixed breed dogs are used in herding and pet-assisted therapy, as rescue and hearing dogs, and in obedience and tracking competition.
		The mating of a purebred and a mixed breed results in a litter on Mongrels.
	mbdca.tripod.com /mixed_breed_faq.htm (1385 words)

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		Mixed breed dogs have just as much to offer in the way of companionship as their purebred friends.
		Experienced Animal Shelter or Rescue employees can usually give you an educated guess at the mix of breeds in a certain dog, and this may help you assess what size a puppy will be as he matures, as well as some overall behavioral characteristics.
		Go to reputable breeders who have done their homework on the pedigree of their breed and who are very knowledgeable about their breed's predisposition to specific heritable health problems.
	www.puppychow.com /New_Pet/Pure-Bred_vs._Mixed_Breed_Dogs.aspx (400 words)

	Purebred Dogs vs. Mixed Breed Dogs - Tutorial 2
		A mixed breed is not necessarily a mix of purebreds.
		Because their genes are usually unrelated, the chances are good that the parents of a mixed breed puppy did not both have the same defective genes.
		With a mixed breed dog, you have to put your faith in his genetic diversity, rather than in medical testing.
	www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /tutorial2.html (2112 words)

	rec.pets.dogs: Cockapoos Mixed-Breed-FAQ
		Other mixed breeds that are marketed under cute names include peekapoos, maltipoos, and the like.
		There are many unethical breeders who have cashed in on the cute name of the "breed" and who continually breed poodles and cockers together to get the "cockapoos" for their clientele.
		However, the kind of careful, knowledgable breeder who performs this kind of screening will NOT knowingly sell to someone who intends to mix breeds, so your odds of finding a "cockapoo" from generations of health-screened ancestors are so slim as to be nonexistent.
	www.faqs.org /faqs/dogs-faq/mixed-breeds/cockapoos (1045 words)

	Owning a Mixed Breed Dog
		All existing dog breeds began as mixed breeds, either by random occurrence or by deliberate crosses of existing breeds.
		The topic of health is usually brought up when discussing mixed breed dogs.
		In short, most dog owners believe that their dog's breed—and specifically his or her own dog—is the best sort of dog there is.
	www.yourdogs.info /articles/mixed_breed_dogs.htm (730 words)

	Mixed-breed dog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Extremes in appearance, such as the flattened face of the English Bulldog or the extremely curled tail of the Pug, seldom survive even the first crossbreeding.
		However, the AKC does allow mixed breed dogs to earn their Canine Good Citizen award.
		Overall, mixed breed dogs tend to be healthier.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mixed-breed_dog (2151 words)

	purebred vs mixed breed german shepherds
		I have been in obedience classes for years with all breeds of dogs including mixed breeds and they have in fact seemed to have more problems in temper and health then the people that attend with a purebred dog.
		Too many people breed "paper tigers:" they breed dogs who are relatives of a famous dog as if they were somehow magic or just as good, they breed to a dog's popularity, it's show record, it's fame, or even to their best friend's dog or the closest, most convenient dog.
		Not only are they breed despite the fact they are indifferent sires, their every mediocre relative is used with great enthusiasm as the family is all thought consistently "good" (instead of seen for the inconsistent lot they really are).
	www.royalair.org /purebreed_vs_mixedbreed.html (7044 words)

	Choosing the Right Dog
		After all, mixed breeds are simply combinations of different breeds.
		When you adopt a mixed breed, you benefit from the combined traits of two or more breeds.
		Mixed breeds, in fact, are often considered the more "natural" dog.
	www.hsus.org /ace/11776 (726 words)

	Crossbreed, Mongrel, Mutt, Mix, Mixed Breeds, Mutts, Mixed Breed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		These basic types proliferated by natural genetic mutation and selective breeding produced the approximately 400 different types of dog breeds we know today.
		A "pure bred" dog is a group of dogs that look alike and are the product of parents with a similar appearance and which, when mated together, reproduce their kind.
		A mongrel or Mutt is a dog whose parents are unknown or is not considered to be purebred.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /mutt.htm (441 words)

	Mixed Breed Advantages - PointAsk Question (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Domino is a very popular dog in the community because of his bold appearance (halfway between medium to large sized, white body with brown and gold markings) and his friendliness too.
		Biologists have a phrase, "island genetics" and it means that when an animal population becomes too small, inbreeding begins to take a toll on the health of the population.
		Many conditions, hip dysplasia comes immediatly to mind, are so widespread among many breeds that crossing two different breeds of dogs will not get rid of it in the resulting litter.
	www.pointask.com /pointask/f_q.php3?qid=36571 (1754 words)

	The Mixed Breed
		Mixed breeds can be obtained for as little as $0 if taken from a neighbor to a high of $100 from a shelter.
		The authors are not anti-purebred but instead protote the idea that mixed breed dogs have so much to offer in terms of health, temperment and companionship There is an excellent discussion of the likely outcome of pairing between different breeds in order to enable you to select a mixed breed suitable to your lifestyle.
		The break down of different breeds into categories is very helpful in choosing a dog to fit your lifestyle.
	www.pgaa.com /canine/general/mixedbreed.html (1538 words)

	Mixed Breed Dog Club of California : Dog-Play's Fun Dog Stuff : CafePress.com
		The Mixed Breed Dog Club of California is the California chapter for the Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America (MBDCA).
		If you have a mixed breed & would like to work toward an obedience, conformation, or tracking title, you should join as a participating member.
		These items have a small Mixed Breed Dog Club of California logo on the front, and a big one on the back.
	www.cafepress.com /dogplay/753331 (232 words)

	Mixed Breed Lovers, Mixed Breed Meetups, events, clubs and groups in your area (via CobWeb/3.1 ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Mixed Breed Lovers, Mixed Breed Meetups, events, clubs and groups in your area (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu)
		Meet others in your local area who are interested in Mixed Breeds.
		Whether your pet is designer breed, a hybrid or a mix of many, join together and make new friends for you and your pet.
	mixedbreed.meetup.com.cob-web.org:8888 (75 words)

	Mixed Mutts
		Mixed Mutts came about when, as volunteers for a breed-specific rescue, we saw the need for a mixed-breed rescue.
		We found a need for the placement of mixed breeds due to all the calls from people needing to place pet dogs they could no longer keep, or dogs they had found but could not keep when the owners could not be located, and didn't want to take them to the county shelter.
		All dogs adopted thru Mixed Mutts are neutered, brought up-to-date on shots, microchipped and heartworm tested prior to adoption.
	www.petfinder.com /shelters/mixedmutts.html (383 words)

	Mixed Breed Pictures, Photos, and Stories - Your Photo Album at DogBreedz.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Gunner is a roti/husky/lab mix and the sweetest big guy you ever met.
		I am trying to figure out what kind of dog Princess is. I think she is a mixed breed but she most resembles the Cardigan Welsh Corgi breed.
		She was a rescued dog so no have no idea about her breeding.
	www.dogbreedz.com /friendz/DogPhotos.cfm/Breed/157 (381 words)

	Mixed-Breed Dogs
		I believe, for the most part, that many people who have a mixed breed dog want to know what breeds made up their beloved companion just to satisfy their curiosity.
		It was a dark and stormy night (to quote one of our favorite beagle authors!)… Well, actually it was not night; it was a cold, very snowy afternoon and we had an unexpected blizzard that blanketed the city with enough snow to paralyze traffic.
		In simple terms, a mixed breed is not a purebred.
	www.suite101.com /welcome.cfm/mixed_breed_dogs (554 words)

	Mixed breed dogs
		I am looking for a small breed of dog, such as a Dachshund that is loveable, and behaves well with kids.
		Hybrid Cross Breed Puppies in K.Y. CKC Reg from Purebred Parents.
		we've requested these breeds because he is a large dobe (110lbs) and loves to play, so the dog should be female and get along with dogs as well as children, though we have no...
	www.domesticsale.com /Classifieds/search/mixed-breed-dogs (694 words)

	International Mixed Breed Kennel Club (IMBKC)
		Now owners of mixed breeds can now enjoy the pleasure of competing in various areas, for titles in obedience, conformation, tracking and even showing up against other dogs within their own catergories.
		Now with the help of the Internaltional Mixed Breed Kennel Club(IMBKC) owners of mixed breeds from all over the world can meet and compete against others.
		place where mixed and purebreds that cannot or choose not to perform in the AKC, or those who just want to interact with other organizations outside of the AKC.
	www.geocities.com /akmartist/IMBKC (263 words)

	All Mixed Up - mixed breed dog pictures
		There are plenty of sites dedicated to the pure bred dog, but not many for mixed breeds.
		Missy would like to invite her mixed breed friends to post their picture on her site.
		This will help others in choosing a mixed breed dog.
	www.geocities.com /blt22.geo/mixedup.htm (525 words)

	Breed dog mixed toy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Welcome to the breed dog mixed toy land.
		There are a close relation between breed dog mixed toys and human.
		According to the evolution theory, human was evolved from breed dog mixed toys.
	www.aliveanimals.com /dog/dogfosterssupply/breeddogmixedtoy.htm (588 words)

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