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Mongrels contain elements of their various ‘pure bred’ parents. They will have a real mixture of genetic traits which can be accentuated or played down by their owners as they are raised. They are good ‘all round’ dogs and often make excellent pets.

Cross-breeds (from pure-bred parents of different breeds) contain a mixture of the characteristics of both breeds. They have the advantage over pure-breeds of having fewer health problems associated with inbreeding. The most successful crosses are often those where a breed with a gentle, placid nature is crossed with a breed with a more reactive temperament.