National Mutt Day—also known as National Mixed Breed Dog Day—is celebrated twice a year, on July 31st and December 2nd. Founded in 2005, the holiday encourages the adoption and appreciation of mixed-breed dogs and raises awareness about the thousands of mutts waiting in shelters for their forever homes. Mixed breeds are beloved for their unique personalities, their potential for better health, and their wonderfully long, joyful lifespans.

Celebrating National Mutt Day with Puppy Yoga Club — mixed-breed pups make GREAT yoga buddies!🐶

December 2nd (and July 31st) is National Mutt Day, and here at Puppy Yoga Club, we’re basically treating it like a national holiday. Honestly? We think it should come with a day off work, free treats, and mandatory puppy snuggles — but that’s just us.

Do you often find yourself at a loss for words when you are with your best furry friend, and someone asks, “What kind of dog is that?” If so, you’re almost definitely a proud mutt parent. And lucky you—because mixed-breed pups bring all the vibes: personality, sweetness, silliness, and a surprising talent for interrupting your downward dog in the cutest possible way.

Today, on National Mutt Day, we’re celebrating mutts, rescues, and all the perfectly imperfect pups that make life (and yoga) infinitely better.

Mutts bring a whole lot of magic to the mat — and here’s why:

Mixed-breed pups have a way of walking into a room like, “Hi, yes, I’m the joy you didn’t know you needed.” This is exactly why we celebrate them on National Mutt Day.

During puppy yoga classes (or when you’re practicing at home), their pure-hearted enthusiasm, along with their wonky, loveable face, helps you release stress, boost serotonin, and make your heart feel instantly lighter — and that’s even before savasana.

Designer breeds are cute, but mutts? Mutts are like a unique piece of art.

No two look alike. You get the spots, the one floppy ear, the crooked whiskers, the little white sock paw, and the snaggly tooth. It’s giving…original masterpiece energy. 

(This is a scientific fact. Trust us. We’ve tested this. Repeatedly.)** Whether they’re napping on your mat or licking your toes and making you giggle during chair pose, mutts just know how to give comfort and bring out the good vibes. We at Puppy Yoga Club think National Mutt Day should be celebrated every day.

At Puppy Yoga Club, we always say: “Come for the yoga… stay for the puppy pile.”

National Mutt Day isn’t just about celebrating their cuteness (but let’s keep it real— that’s 90% of it). It’s also about raising awareness for the thousands of mixed-breed dogs waiting for homes in shelters.

Many of the puppies in our puppy yoga classes come from local rescues like A New Life Rescue in San Diego, and foster networks we love supporting. When you roll out your yoga mat with us, you’re not just getting a workout—you’re helping these pups get socialized and loved, bringing them one step closer to finding their forever homes. How’s that for getting the most out of your yoga workout!

That’s what we call feel-good fitness.

Here are a few adorable ways to honor our mixed-breed besties today on National Mutt Day:

Book a Puppy Yoga Class — grab a spot at one of our national locations and spend an hour surrounded by pure joy on four paws. We urge you to keep the squealing to a minimum, if at all possible, but we won’t be mad if it’s not possible. We know exactly what a challenge that is!

Share a Photo of Your Mutt — tag us @Puppy_YogaClub so we can all obsess over your imperfect, perfect baby. And use the hashtag #MuttsPYC for a chance to win a complimentary class in one of our studios.

Help Spread the Word — Tell all your mutt and puppy-loving friends about Puppy Yoga Club. Let’s let everyone know about adoption, responsible pet ownership, and supporting local rescues while also getting in a great yoga session.

Don’t forget to bring a friend to one of our local Puppy Yoga Club classes! (Preferably a friend who also loves puppies and can handle insane amounts of cuteness.)

Whether your heart belongs to a purebred, a doodle, a smoosh-face, or a scruffy mystery mix, we are here to create a space where puppies and people connect through movement, play, and pure love.

No matter if you are visiting our studio in Boca Raton, Austin, New York City, or any of our locations across North America, Puppy Yoga Club provides an experience that will get your heart pumping and soaring.

And on National Mutt Day, we give an extra-big shoutout to the under-celebrated heroes of the dog world: the mutts, the mixes, the patchwork pups, the lovable little weirdos who make us smile every single day.

We love mutts today and every day— and we can’t wait for you to meet our puppies on the mat. So don't hesitate any further and book a puppy yoga class in a city near you TODAY. Even better, book a whole month of puppy yoga classes with one of our super affordable Puppy Yoga Club memberships. 

Until then, enjoy the day with your favorite mutt, and namaste.