If you are unable to adopt a new dog, consider donating to a shelter. And because they are so different, you'll be sure to find the perfect match for you. You'll see they are loving, smart, well-behaved, and most importantly, in need of a home. However, pay a visit to your local shelter and spend some time with their mixed-breed dogs. If you can and want to adopt, it can be tempting to go for a pure breed. Shelters are always in need of some extra help when it comes to taking care of the dogs they house, so if you've been thinking about adopting or donating let this day be the perfect reminder to consider a mixed-breed dog. Unfortunately for them, Dick Dastardly and Muttley never tasted victory and lost out in every episode to the other teams. The car they drove was called The Mean Machine, and in every episode, they attempted to drive their car to victory whilst simultaneously sabotaging their competitors with explosives and other traps. Muttley and Dick Dastardly from Wacky Races by Hanna-Barbera Productionsĭick Dastardly and Muttley were the villains in Wacky Races. Muttley was probably best known for his signature snigger and mutter which he used throughout the series.
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The series originally ran from 1968 to 1970 on CBS but Muttley also featured in a spinoff called Dastardly & Muttley in Their Flying Machines. One of the most famous Mutts of all time is probably Muttley from the cartoon by Hanna-Barbera Productions, Wacky Races. One thing is for sure, if you adopt a mixed breed, your dog will be one-of-a-kind. This happens with their personality as well, you can get the loyalty of a breed mixed with the intelligence of another. Everyone knows what a Labrador looks like, but mutts combine the best of different breeds which results in a dog that no one else but you will have. By adopting a mixed-breed dog you will be getting a truly unique friend, both in looks and personality.This also means that they live longer, so you'll get to have your friend's company for a few more years. Because their genes are a mix of different breeds, they do not suffer from recessive disorders that affect pure breeds. Mixed-breed dogs also tend to be more resistant and have fewer health problems.On the other hand, the fees to adopt a mixed breed dog from a shelter are much lower, and not only do you still get a loyal friend for life, but you are also saving a life. Most pure-bred dogs come from puppy mills and irresponsible dog breeders, and many of them charge very high prices to buy a puppy.This day also highlights the many reasons why a mixed breed dog is a perfect dog for many families and the benefits of adopting a mutt: 8 out of 10 dogs in shelters across America are mixed breeds, and they tend to wait for their forever families longer because people choose pure breeds first, which often puts them in danger of being euthanized. It raises awareness about over-breeding dogs and the high number of abandoned mixed-breed dogs that come from it. The two dates for National Mutt Day were established in 2005 by Colleen Paige, an animal advocate, and pet expert.
Since around 80% of dogs in shelters in the United States are mixed breed, National Mutt Day is celebrated on two days of the year to raise maximum awareness - December 2nd and July 31st. Mixed breed dogs are the most common breed to end up in shelters or to be abandoned, and are often overlooked because of people's desire for pure-bred and designer dogs. It also shines a light on the millions of mixed-breed dogs that are in shelters waiting to be adopted. National Mutt Day, also known as National Mixed Breed Dog Day, is observed every year on December 2nd. It celebrates mixed breed dogs, their unique looks and personalities, and reminds people that they also need loving homes and affection.
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