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Crossbreeds, Mutts and Designer Dogs... What`s the difference?

I have been asked before why I call my dog a Crossbreed when he is a Designer Dog Westillon, and why I playfully nickname him "Bailey the Mutt". Hope this helps.

Crossbreed- Tends to be a mix of 2 breeds such as Labrador X GSD for example.  Bailey is a crossbreed because he is a Westie X Pap

Mutt- Normally a dog of unknown crosses, but many use it to describe any dog, although the dog is not normally pedigree. Therefore Bailey could also be considered a Mutt.

Designer Dog- A fancy made up breed name for crossbreeds. They are not recognised by the KC. It is normally made by combining 2 breed names together. For example LABRADor pOODLE= Labradoodle
WEST highland terrier papILLION= Westillion. CAVAlier king charles spaniel biCHON= Cavachon SPRinger spaniel cOCKER spaniel= Sprocker. Get the idea?

My opinion: When asked Bailey`s breed I say "Westie X Pappillion" In my eyes he is a crossbreed to be specific or just a plain old Mutt. I do not like the term "Westillon" In my opinion it is trying to make him out something he is not. (that is a pedigree dog, why pretend?)

Ultimately Crossbreeds, Mutts and DD`s all mean the same thing.. A dog which is not pedigree.

Crosses, Mutts and "Designer Dogs" all can make great pets and can combine traits of two breeds or more together. The beauty of Mutt`s is you never know how they will turn out, or maybe that`s a con. You can even show Mutt`s now. In UK there is a thing called "Scruffts" for crosses!
As much as I love Mutt`s any dog after Bailey will not be a Mutt since I want to do showing with ideally Golden Retrievers. But Mutt`s rule and have the ability to make amazing pets!

One word of caution... You make experience some negativy towards Mutts, do not be upset, walk proud and tell everyone your dog is a Mutt and your proud of it!

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