It wasn't until last year I fully realized that my family background is total mutt/mixing pot, human adoptions and animal rescues were always a common theme in our KNOWN family tree (or at least acknowledged within the family).  My father took a genetic spit test last year, very revealing, we are definitely peoples of the world here in the USA.  Some Americans know how to 'make due' with who is available to love and adopt, this helps make the USA a great, and unique country.  My own personal family here in Denver is made up of mutts who've found each other, I'll continue to adopt rescue mutts 'til I go out feet 1st and I've already set aside a portion of my assets to support no kill animal shelters.  My life is complete and satisfying with my mutt pack by my side.  Colorado is a great place to have a dog or 2 ... they let me know with their body language and reactions to the greater world that exists around myself and help keep me healthy, alert, and aware.