<human>:  What is the difference between a mutt and a pedigree?
<bot>: The main difference between a mutt and a pedigree is that a mutt is a dog that has not been bred specifically for a certain recognized breed, while a pedigree is a dog that is registered with a recognized breed organization, and is bred with set parameters in order to produce a certain desired physical and behavioral trait. Mutts typically have a mix of parent breeds, and may take after either parent breed or demonstrate a unique combination of traits. Pedigrees on the other hand, are always traceable back over a number of generations of the same breed, and are bred to conform to specific breed standards.