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A purebred dog is one whose parents dating back many generations are the same breed, and it generally has papers. A mongrel is kind of the opposite to this. A dog whose parents are purebreds but of different breeds (like crossing a purebred Chihuahua with a purebred Fox Terrier) is a crossbred. A dog whose parents are mixed breeds and where it is very difficult to determine one dominant influencing breed is called a mongrel or a mutt. Calling somebody a mongrel - meaning mixed-breed street dog, dirty blood etc - was once a very bad insult. Now it's more likely to be a friendly term.

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Mongrels are mixed-breed dogs that do not belong to a specific breed. They have a mix of characteristics from different breeds and are often adopted from shelters or found as strays. Mongrels can make great pets and are known for their unique personalities.

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