Happy National Mutt Day! Did you know that mixed breed dogs tend to live longer and healthier lives than their purebred counterparts? That's because coming from a greater gene pool reduces the risks of inheriting genes that could lead to illness in specific breeds, according to caninejournal! . . . . . #mutts #nationalmuttday #nationalmixedbreedday #mixedbreeds #dogs #rescuedogs #shelterdogs #animalplanet #purebred #veterinarymedicine #genetics