3. April 2009 by JFargo.

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Look a second at that title. That’s a lot of words all strung together that essentially describe a cute and proud little black dog. There’s a name for dogs that are so mixed, yet folks seem to be slightly insulted when it’s said, insulted on their dog’s behalf. So, understand that I mean no insult, and in fact and very fond when I dub this little guy “Fraser, the mutt.”

Mutts are great. They usually have less health problems, and even live longer. They can take the best qualities of all their mixes, and be fantastic dogs. They’re normally less “fussy” than their purebred cousins as well.

So Fraser, you’re a mutt, but that’s a good thing!

I hope nobody at The Doggie Playhouse is going to be upset with me for calling their pooch a mutt!

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24. September 2008 by JFargo.

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This Beagle* let out a bay to let us know she was nearby, and I swear it sounded like a mini jet-engine letting loose. She was a gentle soul, though, and just wanted someone to throw the ball. How could I say no to those big eyes?

Could you have said no? I don’t think so.

*EDIT:  Beagle.   Basset Hound.  Whatever!  They’re the same thing!  Or, you know, very different.  I’m still figuring out this “telling one breed from another breed” thing!  Thank you for the correction, Maria!

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