What exactly is a mixed breed?

Most mixed breed and crossbred puppies are produced because dogs wander and roam on the streets.

Female dogs are more likely to escape when they are ready to breed, and male dogs can find a female miles away, so unless owners take great pains to protect their dogs, breeding will continue. Thus, although these dogs can be wonderful pets, the lack of genetic history, the inability of most owners to carefully select potential mates for their beloved pets make it beneficial to spay females and neuter males to prevent random breeding.

These dogs are also known as crossbreeds, usually a mixture of two different purebred dogs.

You can own one. They are every bit as lovable as a purebred. However, you need to check for health issues because the seller may not be able to tell you much. Talk to your vet.