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Old 21-10-2009, 07:21 AM
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Re: Why do people call them Moggies...

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Originally Posted by Emweeze&Treacle View Post
i dunno... i dont think it sounds nice... each to there own... but you mention mongrel.... i think that is a horrible name too... we had lots of mixed breed dogs when i was a kid n never called our dogs that... dunno i was only wondering why ppl called them moggies... each to there own... but i just dont think its very cute... there cats whether mixed breed, siamese or british shorthair lol...
I did tell you why they are called moggies - cos back in the olden days (a couple of centuries ago) they were called moggy chasers (moggies then being mice) and it was an affectionate term and over the years chasers got drooped and they are now called moggies in their own right.
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