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It’s the big question on every potential dog owner’s mind: should I adopt a mutt or go with a purebred? Purebreds are attractive because they tend to have very distinct traits and physical characteristics, but mixed breeds may offer more benefits that are appealing to the average family. Before you fork out hundreds for a purebred pup, consider the following reasons to be pro-mutt!

1. Feel Good about Saving a Canine Life

If you adopt a mutt from a shelter, you are literally saving a life. Even if you aren’t adopting from a kill shelter, you have just freed up space for another homeless canine to come in instead of being shipped to the pound or worse.