Mutts: America's Dogs

I loved this book because it didn't just tell you to get a mutt, it told you why mutts are the logical choice. It pointed out reasons such as better health, goodwill, and it provided countless examples of hero mutts. This book would make any mutt owner proud of owning one and many purebred owners envious. My favorite story in the book was about "Susan and Joe," the tale of a Great Dane-German Shepherd who helps a multiple sclerosis inflicted woman lead a normal life. Very heartwarming!

Toward the end of the book there are some chapters that tell you how to select a dog and how to stop some common behavior problems. The advice offered there does not go into great detail, though. You'll certainly need some other books to help you raise a mutt, but this book offers a good start.

Finally, the book contained great pictures and was set up in a way that was easy to read and definitely not boring. The print was fairly large, and the book was separated into many sections so you could easily find your way through it. The book was also humorous at times, making for a very enjoyable read.


A great book on the great American mutt.   March 5, 1998
Mutts (not "politically correct" but so endearing) make up the largest portion of the American dog population but not much of dog books. So much of the dog fancy looks down their noses at these mixed and random breeds. However, anyone who truly loves ANY dogs will love this book. Those who love mutts will especially so. I have purebred dogs but also have a mutt, Eddie, who is featured in the book (pp.129-130) with celebrity dogs such as Benji and Maui (Murray on TV). I'd like the book even if Eddie was not in it. The stories of the bonds between people and their mutts (funny, sad, heartwarming), the analysis of breed characteristics in the mixes, and the useful suggestions on training and caring for these wonderful companions make this a book that belongs in every dog lover's library. It is a masterpiece.