Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You've probably heard that purebred dogs aren't as healthy as mixed breeds. It sounds logical-more genetic diversity should mean ...

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Why it happens: Purebred dogs come from smaller gene pools, which can concentrate harmful genes and raise the risk of breed-specific health issues. Not all breeds: Some purebreds have relatively ...

Shelters across America have experienced potential pet owners only asking to adopt purebreds and because of this, one Illinois-based animal shelter posted a clip to show that, although not purebred, ...

The prevalence of genetic disorders among purebred and mixed-breed dogs depends on the specific condition, according to the study. If you think your mixed-breed pup is naturally hardier than the ...

The "tough mutt" phenomenon is well known among dog owners. The thinking goes that a dog with one or more breeds mixed into its genetic recipe is going to be healthier and more able to fight off a ...

I can’t remember a time when there wasn’t a dog in my life. Growing up we had fox terriers and a big white Siberian husky shepherd mix. I found the husky mix on the street near our summer home in Cape ...

Purebred dogs can be healthy and live long lives with the right care, grooming, and lifestyle. Recent research reveals how ...