My mutt Ace is a big, drooly black Lab mix with long legs and a blocky head.
Most people think he’s some sort of great dane or hound mix, but all his mixed-breed DNA test could tell me was “50 percent Labrador.”
When I adopted my dog, I wasn’t set on any particular breed or mixed breed, but I did know I wanted to adopt a dog in need.
This allowed me to choose a dog based on personality…
Today is #NationalMuttDay, so it's time to give some love to the mixed breeds in our life!
Here are the top six reasons to adopt a mutt:
#1: Home for a dog in need
You’re more likely to find a mutt in a shelter than in any puppy advertisements.
According to the
Humane Society, nearly 75% of dogs in shelters are mixed. There are usually 6 to 8 million pets entering shelters…