In Trinidad and Tobago, these mixed dogs are referred to as pot hounds ( pothong). In South Africa, the tongue-in-cheek expression pavement special is sometimes used as a description for a mixed-breed dog. In the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, the common term is potcake dogs (referring to the table scraps they are fed). In Hawaii, mixes are referred to as poi dogs, although they are not related to the extinct Hawaiian Poi Dog.
There are also names for mixed-breeds based on geography, behavior, or food. Some American registries and dog clubs that accept mixed-breed dogs use the breed description All American. Mutt is also commonly used (in the United States and Canada). North Americans generally prefer the term mix or mixed-breed. In the United Kingdom, mongrel is the unique technical word for a mixed-breed dog. There are also regional terms for mixed-breed dogs. The words cur, tyke, mutt, and mongrel are used, sometimes in a derogatory manner.
Unlike mixed-breeds, crossbreed dogs are often the product of artificial selection – intentionally created by humans, whereas the term mongrel specifically refers to dogs that develop by natural selection, without the planned intervention of humans.Ī mutt with a heavy, counter-shaded winter coat Regional and slang terms ĭog crossbreeds, sometimes called designer dogs, also are not members of a single recognized breed. Therefore, among some experts and fans of such dogs, mongrel is still the preferred term. Dogs that are not purebred are not necessarily a mix of such defined breeds. Purebred dogs have been, for the most part, artificially created from random-bred populations by human selective breeding with the purpose of enhancing desired physical, behavioral, or temperamental characteristics. The implication that such dogs must be a mix of defined breeds may stem from an inverted understanding of the origins of dog breeds. In the United States, the term mixed-breed is a favored synonym over mongrel among individuals who wish to avoid negative connotations associated with the latter term. Ī two year old dog of unknown parentage, possibly Australian Shepherd and Golden Retriever. At other times, the word mongrel has been applied to informally purpose-bred dogs such as curs, which were created at least in part from mongrels, especially if the breed is not officially recognized.Īlthough mongrels are viewed as of less commercial value than intentionally bred dogs, they are thought to be less susceptible to genetic health problems associated with inbreeding (based on the theory of heterosis), and have enthusiasts and defenders who prefer them to intentionally bred dogs.Įstimates place the prevalence of mongrels at 150 million animals worldwide. Crossbreed dogs, and " designer dogs", while also a mix of breeds, differ from mongrels in being intentionally bred. Although the term mixed-breed dog is sometimes preferred, many mongrels have no known purebred ancestors.
The weekend kicked off with the 8th annual Masters Obedience Championship and 10th Anniversary Masters Agility Championship on Saturday. The show ran Monday and Tuesday in New York City's USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for the first time ever. The 147th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show returned with over 3,000 dogs of more than 200 different breeds who competed for the ultimate prize, glory and bragging rights.Ī Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen named Buddy Holly has earned the prestigious "Best in Show" honor - the first of his breed to win the top prize.
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