Subverting the Equine Hierarchy

Is the hybrid of two animals greater than the sum of its parts? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. We analyze the histories, characteristics, and strengths of two iconic animal combos: the mule and the labradoodle. Learn how a mule supersedes the donkey and the horse on almost every level, and why the creator of the labradoodle calls it his “life’s regret.” Plus: hopital summer continues, gallbladder surgery on a budget, and what the current most popular dog breed says about the state of our nation.