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Breed of the Week – the Mutt

December 14, 2016

The Mutt

I’m sure you noticed Axle in yesterday’s post. Isn’t he a handsome Mutt?

Smiling dog loves Jones Chews
Smiling Axle loves Jones Natural Chews.

We’re featuring the Mutt as a breed today because someone has to represent them, right? This particular Mutt was rescued after the Moore, Oklahoma tornado. He was a shelter dog prior to the storm and his shelter was destroyed by the storm.

A boy and his dog
Cian and Axle wait for a treat. Cian was sadly disappointed that he didn’t get a treat.

Axle’s new mom and dad, young newlyweds, did what they could to help and adopted their first dog. Congratulations you two! Your first baby! They’ve done an amazing job with him.

Brindle Mutt and his mama
Axel and his mama

Axle is timid, fearful of strangers and other dogs. His mama left him in the backyard while we visited (it was a big party), but periodically brought him in in her arms to socialize.

Adoption makes people smile
Adopting a Mutt makes people smile

Of course I had to give him some Jones Natural Chews. He was afraid of me up to that point. After that he followed me around everywhere I went.

Waiting for a Jones chew
“Where’s my treat?!?”

Axle has a big half sister, Belle the Beagle, who’s been featured here in the past. Belle is not a dog to pass up a Jones Chew, so it was a dog party on the back porch.

A Beagle waits patiently for a treat
Belle the Beagle loves her a Jones Natural Chew

What do we know about Axle? He’s a brindle, which is a marking/coloring that’s not too often seen in the dog world. Brindle is rather like tiger striping, but I don’t think it’s usually so pronounced and patterned as a real tiger. Axle seems to be part Dachshund, part Terrier. Seriously, look at those ears.

Axle the rescue mutt
Dachshund body, Terrier ears

He’s part whatever, but all cute is what he is.

Pros and Cons

Why would you want a Mutt versus a breed? Let’s break down the pros and cons.

Pros:

  • Mutts have a reputation for better long-term health – this is primarily anecdotal, but I think there’s an element of truth, though you’ll find health problems in Mutts, too (look in the comments for refutation)
  • Mutts as rescue dogs are usually only too happy to find a home, grateful and will show it with love and devotion
  • I hate to bring this one up, but it’s true – Mutts aren’t usually going to cost an arm and a leg to procure
  • Mutts come in all shapes and sizes, a variety of coats, so choosing a Mutt is fun!
  • YOU will feel better about yourself and life if you rescue a Mutt
  • Rescuing a senior Mutt will REALLY make you feel better about life
  • Rescuing a Mutt from a shelter usually means they’re already neutered, up to date on shots, often already housebroken

Cons:

  • Rescue Mutts don’t come with a written history, quite often, so they may have behaviors and health issues that show up later
  • Breed dogs have fairly defined temperaments and health issues – getting a Mutt is often going in blind – but having a baby is much the same

I can’t think of any other reasons not to get a Mutt. And I’m serious when I say that I’d like you to weigh in on this. I’m all about getting the right dog for you and your family, no regrets, and I don’t want someone going into a major dog decision without being well-informed, so if you’re weighing the breed versus Mutt thing, read the comments. I just know someone more intelligent and informed than I will bring up something that will be helpful to you.

Aussie Mutts waiting for a treat
Flash and Patches are both Mutts. They both love Jones Chews. And they’re both eleven years old and going strong.

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