The citizen science organization Darwin’s Ark sequenced the DNA of over 2,000 purebred and mixed breed dogs to study how genetics intersect with breed characteristics. The findings show that while genes are closely associated with physical traits, genetics is not a reliable predictor of any...
Researchers at the University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine have found that early spay/neuter in heavier mixed breed dogs can lead to joint problems later in life. Specifically, the study found that mixed breed dogs with an adult weight of 44 pounds or heavier...
Dog lovers pride themselves on their knowledge of breeds, especially when successfully identifying the breeds that went into a particular mutt. How would you rate your ability to name the breeds that make up a mixed breed dog? The MuttMix Project invites all “dog detectives” to...