I'm looking for a dog in the net, and it says [any breed] mix?
What does the MIX mean?
2006-06-19 09:33:21 · 18 answers · asked by Ace C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
As I understand it- if 2 full breed dogs of different breeds have pups their off spring are called cross breeds if one of the pups breeds with any other breed or mixed dogs they are called mixed or Heinz 57. In other words once a dog has more then one breed in them they are cross breeds any more then 2 types of dogs mixed in they are a Mix breed. People often prefer certain traits for one breed as well as traits form a second breed and they will purposely breed them to try to get the traits of both breeds.
2006-06-19 09:45:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
It means the dog is a mixture of 2 different breeds. Also known as a mutt.
2006-06-19 17:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by Mandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha Ha Ha, I agree with the answer, "Mutt".
We used to call them a Heinz 57. "57" Varieties . Not sure where it originated from, I don't think Catsup, however, the mix could be an interesting one.
If it is a dog you have connected with, you can use your imagination as you go. It will show you it's many different traits, or personalities of it's many breeds.
Just think, more bang for for your buck. $$$
I just love a pound-dog. They sure seem to appreciate a reprieval from possible doom.....
Arf
2006-06-19 16:52:20 · answer #3 · answered by gypsyworks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means that they are not "pure" or 100% of a breed. You can have "full" blooded, that are 100% of a breed that are not AKC registered. The only way to get a dog, that is guaranteed 100% of a particular breed, is to look for an AKC breeder - and pay the price.
2006-06-19 16:37:58 · answer #4 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT means it's a combination of breeds with one showing more dominant traits above the rest. It could be a shepard/bernard/lab/chow mix but if it looks like a Shepard it is called a Shepard mix.
2006-06-19 16:37:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably mean that the person doesn't know exactly which breeds are in the mix.
Mixed breed, usually more than 2.
2006-06-19 16:37:48 · answer #6 · answered by liathano70 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it means that whatever breed you want they have it, mixed or not mixed. i would just call them and ask then you will get the right answer for sure! good luck!
2006-06-19 16:38:28 · answer #7 · answered by Blonds Rock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It simply means it is not a pure bred dog. It has a mixed heritage
2006-06-19 16:48:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that mean that the dog or cat is mix with one thing which it is not a pure bred
2006-06-19 17:07:54 · answer #9 · answered by netta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means that that dog is a mixture of more than one breed
2006-06-19 16:41:11 · answer #10 · answered by soccergirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋