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Q. What is
a Mixed Breed Dog? |
They come in a wide variety of colors. Their
coats can be short or long, curly or straight, silky or wiry. They can
weigh eight pounds or eighty.
Mixed breed dogs are as diverse as the purebreds from which they
originate; each one is unique. Their roles are as varied as their
backgrounds. Mixed Breed dogs work in herding, pet-assisted therapy,
Search & Rescue and as hearing dogs. Mixed breed dogs compete in agility,
obedience, tracking, and more. Their most familiar role is as a much-loved
family pet and companion.
Technically, a mixed breed is the offspring of two different purebreds;
the mating of a purebred and a mixed breed results in a litter of
mongrels; and if both parents are either mixed breeds or mongrels, the
results are mutts.
Of course, none of this is important. It's the dog's inner self that we
love, not the length of his coat or a fancy pedigree.
Whether you call your dog mixed breed, mongrel, or mutt, you are welcome
in the Washington Mixed Breed Dog Club! |
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Q. Can I
compete in obedience with my mixed breed dog? |
| Yes, you can. You can earn MBDCA and UKC
titles. MBDCA (and therefore WMBDC) in general follow the AKC obedience
rules. You can also compete for obedience titles in UKC. To get started
you need to join those organizations. MBDCA legs can be earned at fun
matches (if the judge is approved) as well as at official WMBDC events
like our annual fund-raising fun match and our Regional and National
Specialties.
For more
information on the Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America, visit
For more
information on the Untied Kennel Club, visit
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