2006-09-13 09:27:30 · 42 answers · asked by bectaylor82 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
a dog with no pedigree
2006-09-13 09:28:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
mutt /mʌt/ Pronunciation Key - [muht]
–noun Slang. 1. a dog, esp. a mongrel.
2. a stupid or foolish person; simpleton
[short for muttonhead]
Word History: Clipping not of sheep but of a word having to do with sheep has given us our term mutt for a mongrel dog. Clipping or abbreviating words, a standard process of word formation, sheared mutt from muttonhead, a pejorative term meaning “a stupid person” based on the notion that sheep are stupid. Mutt in its first recorded use in 1901 is used in the same senses as muttonhead, but it is soon recorded (1904) as a term of contempt for a horse and then (1906) for a dog. We can be reasonably certain that the New Yorker critic writing in 1970 that “The cast includes a Sheepdog,... a Mutt *****,” had no awareness that a sheepdog would make the ideal mutt.
2006-09-13 10:07:31 · answer #2 · answered by indycraving 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any dog that is not a purebred. A dog with parents of 2 or more different breeds. A dog whose breed is not known. Those "designer crossbred" dogs are mutts even with the $3000 pricetag but their breeders don't like to hear that so, shhhhhhhhh. Mutt can also be an affectionate term (best used on your own dog not someone else's).
2006-09-13 09:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by twistedmouse 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
a dog of possible mixed parantage without a pedigree or some people just call dogs in general mutts
2006-09-14 00:02:44 · answer #4 · answered by jenny n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our loveable mutts-is there a good definition for them? What is a mixed breed dog? At www.digitaldog.com, there is an excellent article that defines mixed breed. In simple terms, a mixed breed is not a purebred. This seems easy enough. A mixed breed will challenge even the most dog-savvy person in guessing their heritage. Unless the parents are available, and known purebred, a mixed breed will offer hints as to their background, but not necessarily let you know you are 100% right in your guess.
First, if you absolutely must have a very good idea of what your dog will look like and how the dog will act, I would suggest choosing a purebred dog. Or, if you want to compete in AKC or other clubs, a mixed breed is not for you. If you are looking for a particular breed for a job, such as herding, again, look for a purebred. This is a better guarantee of temperament and build than taking a good educated guess at a mixed breed. This does not mean that I feel purebred dogs are better. I have only owned mixed breed dogs, and have nothing but success in this area. They have been the most loyal of companions and provided all the love, dedication and enjoyment that we can handle. Also, there are now clubs and competitions where the mixed breed dog is being recognized.
Generally, when one speaks of a mixed breed dog, it means the parents were not of the same breed. If you want to further break down the definition, a crossbreed dog is one who’s parents are recognized purebreds, but of different breeds. A mixed breed dog is one whose background may not be known, or of more than two breeds. For instance, my Bandit is a shep/lab/coonhound mix. We know her parents, but since dad is a mix, Bandit is also a mix. Unless the dog has registration papers, it is safe to assume that the dog is a mixed breed. Even mixed breeds can closely resemble a purebred.
By choosing a mixed breed, you may be getting the best, or the worst, of that breed. This is something to keep in mind. Also, not knowing the parents, or the owners, could make this a scary choice. One of the things to keep in mind is that with proper socialization and training, most dogs, but not all, will become loyal, trustworthy companions and family members. Even purebreds need the proper care and training to reach this point. Part of this could be addressed by adopting/purchasing a slightly older dog who has had the chance to begin training and develop its adult personality.
2006-09-13 09:37:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
A mutt is a dog with more than one breed of dog mixed together.
2006-09-13 09:35:26 · answer #6 · answered by peek a boo 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A beautiful mixture of breeds with no pedigree, mutts are just as beautiful as pedigrees.
2006-09-14 04:40:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mutt is a term usually used to describe a mongral dog
2006-09-13 09:32:54 · answer #8 · answered by judy f 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
a mutt is a dog that is mixed with other dogs instead of pure bread or even people can be called mutts.
2006-09-13 09:32:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
A heinz 57 dog
2006-09-13 09:36:38 · answer #10 · answered by Candy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Heinz 57 dog.
2006-09-17 09:04:33 · answer #11 · answered by Warlock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋