🐾December 2nd is... National Mutt Day/National Mixed Breed Dog Days - Featuring Mutt Freebies!
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| MUTTS Shelter Stories |
Celebrating National Mutt Day & National Mixed Breed Dog Day with freebies, crafts, recipes, printables, books, and adorable mixed-breed dog activities!
Mixed-breed dogs deserve all the love — and today is the perfect day to shower them with it. National Mutt Day, founded in 2005 by animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige, raises awareness about the millions of wonderful mixed-breed dogs waiting in shelters for a forever home. It’s a reminder that love, loyalty, and personality matter far more than pedigree.
Below, explore books, free dog-themed printables, DIY treat recipes, fun crafts, dog activity pages, and educational resources to celebrate the mutts who make life better — and to encourage rescue awareness.
Jump to: Amazon Freebies ~ Recipes ~ Free Printables, Coloring Pages, Activities, and Crafts ~ More Free Printables, Coloring Pages, Activities, and Crafts ~ Index of Holiday Freebies
🐶 Design Your Own Mutt — Free Printable Activity Page!
Celebrate National Mutt Day with this adorable Design Your Own Mutt activity sheet! Kids (and creative adults!) can imagine the perfect mixed-breed pup by drawing unique ears, tails, fur patterns, colors, and markings. From floppy-eared goofballs to curly-tailed cuddlebugs, every creation is completely one-of-a-kind—just like real mutts.
This printable is perfect for:
✔ Homeschool lessons
✔ Library or classroom activities
✔ Pet adoption events
✔ Rainy day creativity
✔ Dog-themed parties
✔ Anyone who loves rescue pups!
Encourage imagination, celebrate mixed-breed dogs, and enjoy a fun, screen-free project your whole family can do together. 🐾
Print and start creating your custom mutt!
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| The Mixed-Breed Dog |
📚 Featured Read: The Mixed-Breed Dog
Learn what makes mixed-breed dogs so unique, from temperament and traits to choosing and caring for your perfect companion. This comprehensive guide covers everything new (and experienced) pet parents need.
Read: The Mixed-Breed Dog-- Discover a whole new world of dogs with these revolutionary, breed-specific guides. The most comprehensive book available on this subject, The Mixed-Breed Dog, covers all aspects of choosing and living with any mixed-breed dog, from behavioral traits of rescues to identifying a dog's breed mix based on temperament and physical characteristics. Written by professional pet writers who are also experts on their respective breeds, each book is filled with valuable information on a variety of topics essential for cultivating health and happiness in a canine companion.
🏷️ Tag a teacher, homeschooler, daycare provider, and dog-loving friends!
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| Breed Identification Kit |
-- With a simple cheek swab, you can uncover DNA-based insights that may help you understand your dog's unique appearance, behaviors, and wellness needs. Screens for over 350 dog breeds, types, and varieties. Using a research-grade genotyping platform developed in partnership with Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Embark offers the most accurate breed breakdown on the market. In mixed-breed dogs, Embark can precisely detect breed contributions down to 5% of the total breed makeup.
![Image: Dog Decoder: How to Identify Any Dog, Any Time [Print Replica], by David Alderton (Author), Bruce Fogle (Foreword), Marc Henrie (Photographer). Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (October 23, 2018)](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2V29nmgM_5ZwPntxsbY65GV8cGwD-l6S37jo_Piw2J7lkSJraTTASMtyYWrA3sw-bsJrjaBQmxM5fxjiIHXRWqmHpZroCwqBLPWCZXxkqvlCNDWFgGzOmyj0PO86wV70QYfACzaVPVhEX7j1X6htBmEa85xpgkj2EWMEUOlP_lpXCNCBhA_fqgV0mKPc/w164-h200/decode.jpg) |
| Dog Decoder |
-- Understanding which breeds are part of your dog's mix will help you to better appreciate its special nature. You will learn how to identify physical traits that can help decipher your dog's ancestry. Extensive descriptions of various characteristics, full-color photographs, and dozens of
dog-nosisexamples analyze a mutt's features, making this a handy book for anyone who has ever wondered where their dog came from.
🐶 Dog Coloring and Activity Books
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| Charlie The Pissed-Off Mutt |
📥 Amazon Freebies & Digital Goodies:
🐶 Free ebooks about Mutts/Mixed Breed Dogs. No Kindle? Download a FREE Kindle Reading App🐶 Read ebooks about Mutts/Mixed Breed Dogs for free with a Free Trial of Kindle Unlimited
🐶 Free Dog apps
🐶 Free Dog game apps
🐶 Free Dog magazine apps
🐶 Listen to Dog Digital Music with a Free Trial of Amazon Music Unlimited
🐶 Watch Dog Videos for Free -- Join Amazon Prime - Watch Thousands of Movies and TV Shows Anytime - Start Free Trial Now
🐶 Listen to Dog Audible books with a Free Amazon Audible 30-day trial
🐶 Free Alexa Skills | Dogs
🐶 Amazon FreeTime Unlimited Free Trial - Unlimited access to more than 16,000 kid-friendly books, videos, and apps, as well as parental controls to help create a unique experience for each child. (US, Germany, UK)
🐶 Prime Gaming Free Trial - Unlock instant access to tons of exclusive content for your favorite games, and a collection of PC games for free... each and every month.
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| The Ultimate Homemade Dog Treat Cookbook |
🍖 Dog Treat & Recipe Inspiration:
Whip up delicious dog-friendly treats with these resources:
🐶 50 Best Homemade Dog Food Recipes🐶 12 Recipes for Homemade Dog Treats
🐶 20 Most Healthy Homemade Dog Food Recipes
🐶 10 Homemade Dog Food Recipes (Vet-Approved)
🐶 Homemade Dog Food Recipes for Dieting Dogs
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| Mix-a-Mutt |
✂️ Free Dog Printables, Crafts & Activities
Enjoy tons of dog-themed printables and learning resources:
🐶 Grab These Amazing Pet Freebies — Perfect for Dogs, Cats & Small Pets!
🐶 National Mutt Day! Show us your MUTT! Free Printable🐶 6 Printable Dog Coloring Pages for the Whole Family
🐶 The True Cost of Owning a Pet: A Pet Owner's Worksheet
🐶 Removing Breed Labels ebook - Maddie's Fund
🐶 Color and Learn: 20 Dog Breeds
🐶 Dog Breed Printables, Worksheets, Games, Lesson Plans, more | Educational Resources
🐶 Dog Breed Word Search
🐶 10 Free Dog Bed Patterns (Printable Patterns and More
🐶 8 Free Dog Paw Printables: Download These Fun and Cute Templates
🐶 I Spy Dogs (2 Version Free Printable Activity For Kids)
🐶 Printable Dog Coloring Pages
🐶 Free Printable Lunch Box Notes (from the Dog)
🐶 Dog in car temperature chart reveals dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars | Free Printable
🐶 Warning Flyer: Leaving Your Dog in a Hot Car - American Kennel Club
🐶 Free Resources For A ‘Dogs Die In Hot Cars’ Campaign
🐶 The Ultimate Dog Bucket List: 21 Things to Do With Your Best Friend
🐶 Dog Trivia Questions and Answers
🐶 Printable memory game dog breeds
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| Mutt |
🐾 More Dog Freebies From Past Posts:
🐶 March 23rd Special Days - Featuring Puppy Freebies!
🐶 May 20th Special Days - Featuring Rescue Dog Freebies!
🐶 July 31st Special Days - Featuring Mutt Freebies!
🐶 August 5th Special Days - Featuring Working Dog Freebies!
🐶 August 26th Special Days - Featuring Dog Freebies!
🐶 FREEBIE: 101+ Frugal Dog Toys You Can Make!
🐶 Adopting a Pet for Christmas?
🐶 Frugal Pet Tip: Make-Your-Own Dog Toys
🐶 FREEBIE: Puppy Adventure Box
🐶 Make Your Own Doggie Belly Bands in 4 Steps!
🐶 FREEBIE: Dog Bite Prevention Resources
🐶 FREEBIE: Don't Leave Me in Here — It's Hot! fliers
🐶 FREEBIE: Healthy Homemade Treats for Your Cats and Dogs
🐶 Frugal Pet Tip: No Sew Pet Bed
🐶 FREEBIE: Dog Breed Coloring Pages
🐶 FREEBIES: New Puppy/Kitten
🐶 Frugal Tip: Homemade Carpet Powder
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