Names for Mixed Breed Dogs in Other Countries
Other parts of the world have some colorful terms for mixed breeds.
In the US, the only slang term we can think of is “Heinz 57” in reference to the 57 Varieties slogan of the Heinz company but that seems so commercial.
What do you call mixed breed dogs? Do you have any ideas for other terms? (I thought of “unique dogs”–which they are since each is often a real combination of breeds like our Tiki, above, a mix of doberman/poodle/Sheltie/bulldog and Irie, a mix of lab/coonhound/GSP. Maybe people would like the idea of mixed breed adoption more if they realized they were getting a dog that’s a unique blend!)
Understanding the Difference
To start with a basic understanding of dog breeds, it can be helpful to begin with purebred dogs. These are simply dogs that have registration papers that indicate both parents were registered and of the same breed. It has no bearing on the quality of the dog but simply means that particular canine is only one breed of dog.
Mixed breed or a designer dog is a different name for what is essentially a mutt. While the word mutt can have a negative connotation, it simply means that the dogs parents were not registered and both parents are not of the same breed. These types of dogs come in a variety of coat types and colors, shapes, and sizes that rival any purebred dog.
Mixed Breed Dog Qualities
These dogs result from breeding different purebreds or other mixed-breed dogs together. Mixed breed dogs have no pedigree, and usually are the result of accidental matings. They’re usually not registered, although there are mixed breed registries that may offer some sort of documentation. Mixed breed dogs often superficially resemble a purebred. They can inherit all the best, or the worst, traits of their parents. It’s difficult if not impossible to predict what a mixed breed dog’s puppies will look like or how they’ll behave. Mixed breed dogs make wonderful pets, though. They are a popular choice for pets all over the world.
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A mutt is any dog thats a combination of different breeds, rather than one identifiable breed. Your beloved mutt might be as big as a Golden Retriever but with short, Corgi-like legs.
Most dogs are mutts, and many of their owners are fine with the word mutt, despite the words original implication of “inferior, mixed breed dog.” Dogs called crossbreeds are deliberately bred to combine characteristics of two or more recognized breeds, while mutts — also known as mongrels — are the result of accidental mixing of breeds. In the late 1800s, mutt was a derogatory term meaning either “stupid person” or “stupid dog.” Definitions of