Pictures of Mutt Puppies

By Pictures of Puppies

on September 10, 2010

Pictures of Mutt Puppies

Mutt is a term for the mixed breeds of dogs that has characteristics of two or more types of dogs and often the ancestry is unknown. Mixed breed is in contrast to the cross breed, which essentially means intentional cross breeding of two different and known pure breeds of dogs. Mutt vary in size, shape, colors, characteristics and temperaments and it is often difficult to classify or assign them physically.

Mutt or mixed breeds are also named based on the geography, behavior or food. For example, mixed breeds are known as Poi Dogs in Hawaii; In The Bahamas, the term is Potcakes for the mixed breeds; In South Africa, mixed breed dogs are known as Pavement Specials; Philippines call the mixed breeds as Askals, street dogs. In addition to the geographical names, mixed breeds are also known by some slang terms such as Heinz 57, Cracky, Bitsa or Mongrel. Mutt typically weigh around 18 kg and stand tall between 15-24 inches. They are light brown or black in color.