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Additional comment from the submitter: ❝Because people love to assume intention. This is a debate my mom and I are having. So it’s a genuine question. It’s not meant to *stir* anything.❞

I once had a white person think they were entitled to it because of their trauma regarding dehumanization—like buddy, what do you think the slur was meant to do to us?

“Oh, but I’m just referring to a mixed-breed dog!” The slur is literally comparing us to the likes of a mixed-breed dog.

Here’s some more alternatives to this for people who are actually decent enough to care:

General—

Pup . Hound . Cur . Canine . Canis . Canid . Scenthound . Sighthound . Wolfhound . Stray . Hellhound . Pupper

Mixed-Breed—

Patchwork Pup . Hybrid Hound . Combo Canine . Piebald Pup . Harlequin Hound . Merle Mix . Pinto Pup . Prism Pup/Paw . Mixed-Breed . [x]-Mix

Like…just tap into y’alls creativity—a slur isn’t the only option there is!

Also, while I’m here, because I’ve seen it happen on some occasions and should mention it before it becomes an active issue like this one: DO NOT USE THE WORD “COON” IF Y’ALL AIN’T BLACK/MIXED WITH BLACK. 😭