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Mutts: America's Dogs
A reference guide to mutts provides detailed information on more than one hundred mixed-breed types of canines, shares stories from dog owners, and recommends the best mutts for children, families, and singles. Tour.
- GenresDogsAnimalsNonfiction
201 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 1996
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June 2, 2025
Some parts of this book were funny, definitely loved the stories about the dogs (and teared up a couple of times), but some of the info was wildly outdated and I wouldn't recommend this as a serious book to anyone.
These aren't the only two things that stood out, but two things I'm going to focus on are:
* "Perhaps because Dingos were implicated (falsely) in stealing a baby in the Meryl Streep Movie A Cry in the Dark." (pg 134)
The movie was based on the death of Azaria Chamberlain, and yes, the dingos probably did, in fact, steal the infant.
* "A hug, a ball, or a raisin - as long as your dog enjoys it, use it!" (pg 164)
Don't give your dogs raisins. Or grapes.
Why these two facts stood out to me, I couldn't say, and in fairness, the book is from 1996, but like I said, while the stories are cute, the info is outdated and I wouldn't trust it for anything beyond the stories.
These aren't the only two things that stood out, but two things I'm going to focus on are:
* "Perhaps because Dingos were implicated (falsely) in stealing a baby in the Meryl Streep Movie A Cry in the Dark." (pg 134)
The movie was based on the death of Azaria Chamberlain, and yes, the dingos probably did, in fact, steal the infant.
* "A hug, a ball, or a raisin - as long as your dog enjoys it, use it!" (pg 164)
Don't give your dogs raisins. Or grapes.
Why these two facts stood out to me, I couldn't say, and in fairness, the book is from 1996, but like I said, while the stories are cute, the info is outdated and I wouldn't trust it for anything beyond the stories.
December 22, 2017
This is a great book for mutt lovers and owners. It is helpful to have before adopting a dog because it shares lots of information about the different mixed breeds, their temperaments, and energy levels. It also has great tips for training your dog and for resolving issues, And it has wonderful stories of adopted dogs. An entertaining and informational book.
January 22, 2016
If you're a sucker for tear-jerking dog stories, you'll love all the profiles of funny, heroic, goofy mutts that are sprinkled liberally throughout this book for dog lovers. The authors are funny, compassionate dog-lovers who make a great case for the mutt as "God's dog," a shelter special to be treasured, trained and appreciated. I found the last section on positive training techniques, grouped by "problem" area, to be really helpful.
September 5, 2008
The dogs have taken over, I need all the help I can get.
January 8, 2009
What an excellent resource for anyone thinking of adopting a mixed breed dog!
September 20, 2012
Great book all about Mutts and the main types and how to care for them. I didn't like all the references to the 'pit bull' mixes. But all in all a good book about great dogs.
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