Mixed-breed dogs make excellent companions, but there are misconceptions that lead to too many of them being left in shelters ...

Americans love their dogs. According to Forbes, more than 65 million U.S. households have a dog, making pooches the most popular pet in the country. But which breeds have the most hearts in America in ...

With all the popular purebred dogs we see around us on a regular basis, some people assume they want their next pet to be one of these breeds. They want something familiar — a specific look or trait ...

For as long as I remember it has been argued that mixed breed dogs are healthier than purebred dogs because of "hybrid vigor". The genetics behind this are really quite simple. For certain genetically ...