MIXED BREEDS ( a.k.a. Mutts)

My canine companions have always been mixed breeds. It can be quite interesting owning a "mutt"since you never know what your "friend" will turn out to be. What will he look like? What type of personality will he have? To me, it's sort of like reaching into a grab bag.

My newest friend is one such interesting find. She was rescued by my husband and me when she was a three weeks old and only 4 pounds. She was a tiny little bundle of black fur that I bottle fed every four hours just like a baby. Those were some long, exhausting days and nights!

At first she looked like she might be a Rottweiler and we were wondering just how big she would end up. Now, at seven months and 38 pounds she looks nothing like that tiny little pup we got for Christmas. She has a German Shepherd face and coloring, her legs are long and remind me of a Great Dane, and her bark sounds like a hound dog. What a mix! But we love her. enjoy watching her play and grow into whatever she might be.                                    

There can be a few down sides to owning a mutt. Each breed has their own health issues. Some may have chronic eye or ear problems and others may have skin or allergy concerns. Therefore it is in the best interest of your new friend to do a DNA test, know as the Wisdom Panel. This can be done in our office and will give you more detailed information as to what breeds your pet is descended from. In turn, this will help us to inform you as to the best way to care for your friend so he may live a long and happy life.