{"id":14,"date":"2025-09-25T03:39:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T03:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/practice.kelseewrye.com\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2025-10-02T06:23:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T06:23:11","slug":"patchwork-pups","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/practice.kelseewrye.com\/?page_id=14","title":{"rendered":"Patchwork Pups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/practice.kelseewrye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jackie-best-Zst-KCT6pVI-unsplash-1024&#215;683.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;jackie-best-Zst-KCT6pVI-unsplash&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_icon font_icon=&#8221;&#xe089;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_width=&#8221;30px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|-3px||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|3px||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Patchwork Pups: The Best of Mixed Breeds&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;ABeeZee|&#8211;et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;213px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;90px|-5px|-58px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;What are &#8216;Mixed Breeds&#8217;?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font||||||||&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Dogs can be either pure-bred or mixed breeds.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A pure-bred dog means that they are genetically 100% a breed standard. Typically these dogs are bred on purpose by dog-breeders to preserve the breed&#8217;s standards, and there is a long papered trail showing that they are pure-bred. Thus, many pure-breds are &#8216;papered&#8217;, meaning they have a documented family history and a dog-version of a certificate of authenticity.<\/p>\n<p>Mixed breeds refers to any dog who is two genetically two or more standard breeds. This can happen on purpose, or on accident. Many times, dog breeders will mix two dogs that have desirable traits. Poodles are regularly mixed with labradors, golden retreivers, or other breeds in an effort to make a hypoallergenic dog that is friendly and smart. 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Since their gene pool isn&#8217;t as limited as that of purebreds, they typically have fewer genetic problems and live longer, happier lives. Furthermore, each mixed breed is unique in both appearance and personality, which makes them extremely capable of adjusting to a variety of homes and lifestyles. The best part, to be honest, is realizing that when you adopt a mixed breed, you&#8217;re giving a shelter dog a second chance and receiving a companion who is more devoted and appreciative than anyone else.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_icon _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf057;||fa||900&#8243; icon_width=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Purebred dogs, on the other hand, come with some many concerns. Their smaller gene pools often leads to serious health problems\u2014issues like hip dysplasia, heart disease, kidney stones, or breathing issues that can cause a lifetime of vet visits. Many breeds were created for looks or specific traits, and while that predictability might sound nice, it can come at the cost of the dog\u2019s well-being. Add in the fact that the demand for purebreds can feed into puppy mills and irresponsible breeding, and it\u2019s easy to see why they\u2019re not always the best option.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_icon _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf184;||fa||400&#8243; icon_width=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">At the end of the day, mixed breeds bring the best of everything. They\u2019re healthier, more affordable, and full of personality. You\u2019re not just getting a dog\u2014you\u2019re saving a life, gaining a companion who\u2019s endlessly grateful, and adding a little more uniqueness to your world. 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From big to small, each one is waiting for their person to find them. Many animal shelters and humane societies are crowded with great animals who get overlooked every day.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you or your family are looking to get a dog, visit your local shelter and see what great pups are there!<\/p>\n<p>Or if you simply need some puppy love, volenteer at your local facility!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Find a Breeder&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; title_text_align=&#8221;right&#8221; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font||||||||&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;right&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">While not the first option you should explore, some families have extenuating circumstances that require a specific set of traits in a dog. 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