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This is by far one of the most fascinating videos I’ve watched in a while. I had no idea about the history of these breeds and how these looks were actually bred into them. I have a boxer and a Boston terrier. And both have breathing issues. Wow. So sad, but thank you James for sharing this. I’ve already passed this video onto my family members and friends.
My college age daughter bought a valley bulldog (boxer/English bulldog mix)-- and decided she couldn't care for her with her busy college schedule, vet bills for allergies, etc. So now Fergie is mine. I live in the Midwest and already she cannot be out for even a short walk in the humidity and heat. And it's so sad, she loves to run with her Boxer energy. She overheats with just a shirt run. I told my daughter that I didn't think it would be a good idea to get her-- she did anyhow. Now that I have Fergie, I am totally in love with her, but the allergies, the breathing issues, the tendency to obesity if I don't control her eating ...I feel so bad for her. I will continue to love her and be the best pet parent I can possibly be. She is a blessing in spite of it all. Thank you for speaking up about this . ❤
Amen. They should start breeding back to their original form that made them popular when they were more healthy. They were popular for a reason, their purpose and history and the human desire to turn them into designer dogs just doesn’t make any sense to me. They pay the price for that sick desire.
I love how you don’t shy away from the tough topics and handle them so well. You have such a teacher’s heart and speak truth with compassion and forthrightness. It is heartbreaking how humans have used their intelligence and creativity to create these problems for our beloved canine companions. You always have such fascinating information to share! Keep these videos coming!
I had a friend who was a professional dog trainer. She told me that the worst thing that can happen to a dog breed is for it to become popular. I understand now what she was talking about. Popularity is not all it’s cracked up to be.
Ohhhhh you touched on a Touchy subject. My friends daughter has a pug. Its absolutely pitiful. Big vet bills. Major breathing issues. Some of my best dogs in my 50 years of life were mutts.
Frenchies make me sad… imagine breeding a dog that is so distorted that the pups need to be birthed via C-sections because their big heads won’t fit through the canal. I wish people wouldn’t breed dapples/merles. I love dachshunds, but again, such a risk of health issues. I have had 4 longhairs, all rescues, I lost one to IVDD, he was only 6. It was heartbreaking. But my last one was of poor confirmation (yay - he was my all-terrain model with longer legs). He was seized from a puppy mill when he was 7. I rehabbed him and he lived to be 20. I miss all my boys with all my heart.
This was really informative. Never knew the danger that was involved. I love you study this. Keep it up man. And Zion is so cute giving you his paw. I miss him and Obie too
Love German shepherds and have had several. Would only have working line strains because of the problems you mentioned with the show line type. However the working line dogs may not be suitable for the average pet dog owner. They MUST have good training.
I 💯 agree with what has happened to the GSD. My GSD is working line. She doesn't have the slope back or hips. Unfortunately it's not just how they look that's messed up, but also their temperament. They are so nervous now....and reactive.
@@WaggingTalesUnleashed Trouble is genetic pools in these popular breeds are getting smaller and smaller. To breed out a certain trait or condition we have to overlook certain negative genes in the donor dogs to rectify the problem we are trying to eliminate. Eventually only outcrossing will be needed to stop the complete ruination of certain breeds. Most owners just do not understand the sheer complexity of getting breeds to stay genetically healthy.
Another interesting thing to note on the golden retrievers is that goldens and labs are statistically more susceptible to Lyme Nephritis than other breeds. I just learned that one after my girl was diagnosed with and inevitably passed from Lyme Nephritis last month.
Thank you for making this. I’ve had Border Collies since an 8th grader back in 1979 except a few short years in the Army and dreamed of having them before that. It broke my heart in ‘83 or ‘84 to see they were getting AKC recognition. I knew what that meant for them. They were for at least 150 years recognized by their work. They just happened to all look similar from their heredity and work instinct. Look at them today and the show ones look like miniature Bernese Mountain Dogs. Not knocking the family companion value of any of them, but look at working versions of hunting Golden Retrievers, Springer Spaniels, English Setters, etc. While I’m sure being great loving companions, the AKC show versions of them would never last a day in the field they were bred for. It breaks my heart to see the Westminster on TV with their versions of a Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, etc. I’m sure they are loving and very loved pets, but they are so far from their original purpose and their health pays for it. My 3 yr old Winston from working Border Collie stock in MO is watching your video intently with me tonight and I think he agrees.
Thank you for speaking out about this issue. I've been through quite a lot with great dogs who suffered due to inbreeding, and careless breeders. Fortunately, until last year, I had the loveliest, very well-bed Dachsie, with a fantastic, warm personality (that's pretty unusual). My vets just loved her and so did my students. She developed IVDD suddenly in the middle of the night after getting trapped in her own blanket and twisting the wrong way. My wonderful vets and I discussed the options and chose to go with canine electo-accupuncture. We did a nine week intensive treatment that showed some positive results. She was definitely paralyzed for a while and as I was deciding what kind of cart to get for her, I used a ski headband as a sling to walk her. Thankfully, one day her muscle memory kicked in and her hind legs began moving in walking motion, but three inches off the ground. It took a year of regular work with her, doing physical therapy at home, etc., and at the age of 15, she was running around the yard with total abandon. She was not able to do all the careening off the backs of sofas, or racing around like her nutty younger, unstoppable self, but she did live her best life without surgery...for us, it worked. I know that's not possible for many of the breed who develop IVDD. I am grateful she was bred for longer legs, and and a kind temperament. I had to let her go at the age of 15, and she still didn't want to give up or give in. She was one of a kind, for sure. But, even with great breeding, issues still happen with the breed. I wish they would get a clue about that. Pain is torture and they have no real way of telling us until it's too late. I also adopted a Wheaten at about the same time, who it turns out came from one of the most notorious breeders in IA, MO and KS (they just kept changing states to avoid lawsuits and arrests for animal abuse). She was a wonderful dog, a true Stoic, but her health issues were epic! Way too inbred over here. Way too few controls on factory style breeders. Irresponsible breeders, kill shelters and animal abuse are my hot button issues for sure.
I got into watching Bondi Vet reruns on RUclips a while back and was horrified by all of the problems caused by overbreeding. Another big one is the breeds with folds on their faces like Shar Peis and British Bulldogs. Their folds can cause their eyelids to turn in, leading to eyelashes constantly pushing into their eyeballs, causing ulcers. 😢
Thank you for this informative video. I’m sure similar issues would be found in the little white dog varieties. Different medical problems, but issues created by overbreeding. Loving this channel! 🐾
I'm lucky because I prefer a spits group dogs. The only problem they have is very thick undercoat. Grooming is the solution. This is really healthy dog breed I think.
RESPONSIBLE breeders can avoid breathing issues in their dogs which are not inherently relative to the brachycephalic breeds. Something you can notice with the German shepherd dogs you’ll notice the ones in the history photos are in a 3 point stack, which creates that slope you see. The dog you showed the stronger sloping back, despite being prepped up is overbred and IS NOT a good example of a Showline or working German shepherd. German shepherds backs and legs do not affect their movement and working ability. I’d also like to mention that German shepherds, if not overbred and coming from a good pedigree will be just as susceptible to hip issues as any other breed.
To be honest I have already decided that if I ever decide to get another pet it will likely be a heintz 57 variety from a rescue. These days mutts just seem to do better than pure breds. You are adopting a family member and taking on the responsibility for the heath, happiness and well being. Best to start with the best chance for success.
Mutts don’t necessarily have good health and when getting a mutt or rescue you should always consider you don’t know that dogs background so you shouldn’t be shocked if they do or don’t have health issues. If you want a guaranteed healthy dog, go for a well bred purebred from a breed that isn’t prone to lots of health issues.
I had no idea! That is actually very selfish and irresponsible to do to a living thing! One of God's creatures! James, what are your thoughts on the newest breeds that have come about as in the different doodle breeds and the cavapoos? Do we know very much yet about their health issues?
People forgot the dogs were bred for certain functions, certain jobs. And now they’re just going by what they consider good luxe, although most of the time I think they’re ugly as hell. But even if the dogs function is purely as a family pet, wouldn’t you want it to be as healthy as possible? Obviously not for some people. We are not doing a good service to these dogs at all.
I have a female, German shepherd guide dog. She does not have that sloped back and deformed hind end. If she did, she wouldn’t last as a guide dog. Those dogs are non-functional. It’s disgusting. It angers me so much to see dogs purposely bred to be in pain and non-functioning. There’s a reason you don’t see German shepherds, with that body type as working dogs. Because deformed like that, they can’t work.
@@WaggingTalesUnleashed they are the problem. To them it looks good. The AKC doesn’t give a damn about the health of these dogs. It is 100% a beauty contest. Even though I think it is absolutely not a desirable look but they think it is. The judges are rewarding it. So the breeders will keep reading for it. you see the same thing in horse shows, and even cat shows. They go for extremes and they don’t care about the health consequences. It’s really disgusting. and then the general public just thinks that’s how the dogs should look so then backyard breeders get into the same habits.
Thank goodness the Germans are still commited to breeding healthy German Shepherds with strong work drives and good temperaments. American bred German Shepherds with few exceptions are pretty sad specimens by comparison.
I hate what is being done to Chihuahuas. The breed standard is the apple-headed look with a very short snout and a big round head, and their skulls never close over their brains. Thank goodness most Chihuahuas are mixed, so they have more genetic diversity than other breeds. I'm sure the AKC will ruin them eventually, though.
@@WaggingTalesUnleashedMy chihuahua is "deer shaped mouth" which I heard AKC doesn't accept, but she certainly has behavioural issues and she has had some gastrointestinal problems as well.
It comes down to greed. And ignorance. Why would somebody purposely breed a dog that is unhealthy? Because they get paid a lot of money to do it. French bulldog selling for $8000 on craigslist. Backyard breeders. There’s a guy in my town that sells German shepherds for $1500 apiece. If they’re not sold by the time, they’re eight months old, he sticks them in a dog crate at the end of his driveway for anybody just to take. He doesn’t care one bit about their health. Dog shows are also part of the problem. It’s disgusting what the American kennel club has allowed to take place with breeds such as the German Shepherd. I don’t think we should go as extreme as some places in Europe that have actually banned certain breeds, but I do think that each breed group needs to clean up their group. But they probably won’t. The judges reward these terrible characteristics in a dog. And then the public thinks that’s what they want. It makes me extremely angry and sad. And it doesn’t make logical sense to me either.
We are in search of a new pup, after my service dog passed. Some of these breeds are not in our list. And you touched on all the reasons. No brachiocephalic breed at all, not even a mix. The pound is pushing these. And I am angry at this.
@@WaggingTalesUnleashed first breeds they suggest. The reality is that more people are wising up to the major medical issues, so are starting to completely avoid them. Five years ago we were thinking pug, cutie pies…then went down the rabbit hole. Granted, Dexter was a special needs chihuahua mix…but you would not get me to adopt any brachiocephalic dog or cat.
Yes. This makes my blood boil. Breeding for some "look" that is so bad for their health! It's a shame. Even my dog's breed is being breed for "pretty" and their herding instinct and more is going to be lost! Dont get me staryed on Doodles! And anything crossed with a poodle! Wrong wrong wrong. This is a fad dog. People are dooped thinking their *oodle wont need grooming. They are a double coat mut knce you breed to something besides a poodle. Poodles are awesome. And they mini sized them to destruction! AND Some now lack any smarts the breed originally had. I can go on. But will leave it at this. Definitely do your home work. Thanks for sharing
Don’t deny that might be the experience with the one you had, but seems atypical to the ones I’ve known, including one in immediate family. Very loving to the family that takes care of them, but suspicious of others. Not a bad trait if you want a loving family pet that also provides additional protection for your family.
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This is by far one of the most fascinating videos I’ve watched in a while. I had no idea about the history of these breeds and how these looks were actually bred into them. I have a boxer and a Boston terrier. And both have breathing issues. Wow. So sad, but thank you James for sharing this. I’ve already passed this video onto my family members and friends.
Wow thx for the great compliment. I'm sorry to hear about your pups issues, I'm sure you love them well
My college age daughter bought a valley bulldog (boxer/English bulldog mix)-- and decided she couldn't care for her with her busy college schedule, vet bills for allergies, etc. So now Fergie is mine. I live in the Midwest and already she cannot be out for even a short walk in the humidity and heat. And it's so sad, she loves to run with her Boxer energy. She overheats with just a shirt run. I told my daughter that I didn't think it would be a good idea to get her-- she did anyhow. Now that I have Fergie, I am totally in love with her, but the allergies, the breathing issues, the tendency to obesity if I don't control her eating ...I feel so bad for her. I will continue to love her and be the best pet parent I can possibly be. She is a blessing in spite of it all. Thank you for speaking up about this . ❤
Sounds like you will love her well, that's the best you can do. Thx so much for sharing
The slant on any GSD breaks my heart.
I know 😢
Amen. They should start breeding back to their original form that made them popular when they were more healthy. They were popular for a reason, their purpose and history and the human desire to turn them into designer dogs just doesn’t make any sense to me. They pay the price for that sick desire.
@@J1mInOH I have an Eastern European Shepherd and her back is normal. So much more beautiful than a GSD.
I love how you don’t shy away from the tough topics and handle them so well. You have such a teacher’s heart and speak truth with compassion and forthrightness.
It is heartbreaking how humans have used their intelligence and creativity to create these problems for our beloved canine companions.
You always have such fascinating information to share! Keep these videos coming!
Thx so much for the encouragement ☺️
I had a friend who was a professional dog trainer. She told me that the worst thing that can happen to a dog breed is for it to become popular. I understand now what she was talking about. Popularity is not all it’s cracked up to be.
Especially if the popular breed is an unhealthy one, like pugs and Frenchies
@@WaggingTalesUnleashed true. If they are already unhealthy, the popularity will set them over the edge.
Ohhhhh you touched on a Touchy subject. My friends daughter has a pug. Its absolutely pitiful. Big vet bills. Major breathing issues. Some of my best dogs in my 50 years of life were mutts.
Touchy but I'm glad ppl are talking about it. We need to consider what's best for us and the dogs. Thx for sharing 😊
I had a pug 15 years I got a nasal scrape cuz he couldn't breathe he couldn't walk anymore
Frenchies make me sad… imagine breeding a dog that is so distorted that the pups need to be birthed via C-sections because their big heads won’t fit through the canal.
I wish people wouldn’t breed dapples/merles.
I love dachshunds, but again, such a risk of health issues. I have had 4 longhairs, all rescues, I lost one to IVDD, he was only 6. It was heartbreaking. But my last one was of poor confirmation (yay - he was my all-terrain model with longer legs). He was seized from a puppy mill when he was 7. I rehabbed him and he lived to be 20. I miss all my boys with all my heart.
Wow 20 years, that's amazing! 😊
It is English Bulldog not Frenchie.
@@xertijagee2812 you might want to look into that a little further. You are incorrect about Frenchies aka French Bulldogs.
My Boston was quite a snorer! And she had Cherry eye that was corrected
I'm sure you gave her a good life
German Shepards from East Germany are still very healthy and a straight backline.
Yup, and I would purchase a pup in a heartbeat
The good to know!
This was really informative. Never knew the danger that was involved. I love you study this. Keep it up man. And Zion is so cute giving you his paw. I miss him and Obie too
Thx bud, we'll have you visit soon
Love German shepherds and have had several. Would only have working line strains because of the problems you mentioned with the show line type. However the working line dogs may not be suitable for the average pet dog owner. They MUST have good training.
Yea they're a bit advanced I hear, and energetic
My working line had a great temperament, healthy joints and was a great help helping me care for a friend with dementia
A cross of the two (working and show) is my favorite, in structural soundness and temperament. 👍
I 💯 agree with what has happened to the GSD. My GSD is working line. She doesn't have the slope back or hips. Unfortunately it's not just how they look that's messed up, but also their temperament. They are so nervous now....and reactive.
Awe. Hopefully future breeding can fix these issues
@@WaggingTalesUnleashed Trouble is genetic pools in these popular breeds are getting smaller and smaller. To breed out a certain trait or condition we have to overlook certain negative genes in the donor dogs to rectify the problem we are trying to eliminate. Eventually only outcrossing will be needed to stop the complete ruination of certain breeds. Most owners just do not understand the sheer complexity of getting breeds to stay genetically healthy.
Another interesting thing to note on the golden retrievers is that goldens and labs are statistically more susceptible to Lyme Nephritis than other breeds.
I just learned that one after my girl was diagnosed with and inevitably passed from Lyme Nephritis last month.
Awe I'm so sorry to hear. Labs are such loveable dogs, it's so sad to hear of all their health issues 😢
Very important subject! Thanks for covering this!
My pleasure
Thank you for making this. I’ve had Border Collies since an 8th grader back in 1979 except a few short years in the Army and dreamed of having them before that. It broke my heart in ‘83 or ‘84 to see they were getting AKC recognition. I knew what that meant for them. They were for at least 150 years recognized by their work. They just happened to all look similar from their heredity and work instinct. Look at them today and the show ones look like miniature Bernese Mountain Dogs. Not knocking the family companion value of any of them, but look at working versions of hunting Golden Retrievers, Springer Spaniels, English Setters, etc. While I’m sure being great loving companions, the AKC show versions of them would never last a day in the field they were bred for. It breaks my heart to see the Westminster on TV with their versions of a Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, etc. I’m sure they are loving and very loved pets, but they are so far from their original purpose and their health pays for it. My 3 yr old Winston from working Border Collie stock in MO is watching your video intently with me tonight and I think he agrees.
Thx for sharing your thoughts, and glad your pup agrees. Give him a high paw for me 😊
Fascinating!! I had no idea!
Thank you for speaking out about this issue. I've been through quite a lot with great dogs who suffered due to inbreeding, and careless breeders. Fortunately, until last year, I had the loveliest, very well-bed Dachsie, with a fantastic, warm personality (that's pretty unusual). My vets just loved her and so did my students. She developed IVDD suddenly in the middle of the night after getting trapped in her own blanket and twisting the wrong way. My wonderful vets and I discussed the options and chose to go with canine electo-accupuncture. We did a nine week intensive treatment that showed some positive results. She was definitely paralyzed for a while and as I was deciding what kind of cart to get for her, I used a ski headband as a sling to walk her. Thankfully, one day her muscle memory kicked in and her hind legs began moving in walking motion, but three inches off the ground. It took a year of regular work with her, doing physical therapy at home, etc., and at the age of 15, she was running around the yard with total abandon. She was not able to do all the careening off the backs of sofas, or racing around like her nutty younger, unstoppable self, but she did live her best life without surgery...for us, it worked. I know that's not possible for many of the breed who develop IVDD. I am grateful she was bred for longer legs, and and a kind temperament. I had to let her go at the age of 15, and she still didn't want to give up or give in. She was one of a kind, for sure. But, even with great breeding, issues still happen with the breed. I wish they would get a clue about that. Pain is torture and they have no real way of telling us until it's too late. I also adopted a Wheaten at about the same time, who it turns out came from one of the most notorious breeders in IA, MO and KS (they just kept changing states to avoid lawsuits and arrests for animal abuse). She was a wonderful dog, a true Stoic, but her health issues were epic! Way too inbred over here. Way too few controls on factory style breeders. Irresponsible breeders, kill shelters and animal abuse are my hot button issues for sure.
So glad to hear your buddy healed. They deserve a good life. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this video. I'm in full agreement with you on everything you said.
Yw. Hopefully breeding will improve
I got into watching Bondi Vet reruns on RUclips a while back and was horrified by all of the problems caused by overbreeding. Another big one is the breeds with folds on their faces like Shar Peis and British Bulldogs. Their folds can cause their eyelids to turn in, leading to eyelashes constantly pushing into their eyeballs, causing ulcers. 😢
Yea and the folds can also hold bacteria and is harder to bathe
Thank you for this informative video. I’m sure similar issues would be found in the little white dog varieties. Different medical problems, but issues created by overbreeding. Loving this channel! 🐾
My pleasure and glad you're enjoying the content 😊
So sad😢thanks and blessings 💙💙💙
Thx you too 😊
I've let go of purebreds. My current buddy is 15 lb chihuahua mix.
Hope he lives a long, happy life 😊
I'm lucky because I prefer a spits group dogs. The only problem they have is very thick undercoat. Grooming is the solution. This is really healthy dog breed I think.
Hope they stay healthy and happy 😊
@@WaggingTalesUnleashed As always. My dogs fife span is about 17-18 years .I have got Wolfspitzen about 30 years.
The intro 😂
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Collies have been ruined with wrong breeding
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RESPONSIBLE breeders can avoid breathing issues in their dogs which are not inherently relative to the brachycephalic breeds. Something you can notice with the German shepherd dogs you’ll notice the ones in the history photos are in a 3 point stack, which creates that slope you see. The dog you showed the stronger sloping back, despite being prepped up is overbred and IS NOT a good example of a Showline or working German shepherd. German shepherds backs and legs do not affect their movement and working ability. I’d also like to mention that German shepherds, if not overbred and coming from a good pedigree will be just as susceptible to hip issues as any other breed.
I know there's some debate as to whether working lines have less hip issues. Thanks for sharing
Many Thanks
Thanks so much for watching!
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To be honest I have already decided that if I ever decide to get another pet it will likely be a heintz 57 variety from a rescue. These days mutts just seem to do better than pure breds. You are adopting a family member and taking on the responsibility for the heath, happiness and well being. Best to start with the best chance for success.
Mutts could be hit or miss based on genetics and history, but you can for sure have a sturdy mixed breed. Thx for commenting 😊
Will it don't help that AKC want these dogs.
That's true unfortunately
Good video!
Thanks so much for watching!
Agreed. All our Goldens had cancer. Go for a mut!
Mutts don’t necessarily have good health and when getting a mutt or rescue you should always consider you don’t know that dogs background so you shouldn’t be shocked if they do or don’t have health issues. If you want a guaranteed healthy dog, go for a well bred purebred from a breed that isn’t prone to lots of health issues.
Awe I'm so sorry to hear that 😢
Very good video.
Thanks so much! We appreciate the watch!
Same thing with cats.
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I had no idea! That is actually very selfish and irresponsible to do to a living thing! One of God's creatures! James, what are your thoughts on the newest breeds that have come about as in the different doodle breeds and the cavapoos? Do we know very much yet about their health issues?
I'm not sure about cavapoos but I believe some of the labradoodle's have many health issues.
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People forgot the dogs were bred for certain functions, certain jobs. And now they’re just going by what they consider good luxe, although most of the time I think they’re ugly as hell. But even if the dogs function is purely as a family pet, wouldn’t you want it to be as healthy as possible? Obviously not for some people. We are not doing a good service to these dogs at all.
I would hope we'd want health over looks. But dogs are great looking animals as it is.
I have a female, German shepherd guide dog. She does not have that sloped back and deformed hind end. If she did, she wouldn’t last as a guide dog. Those dogs are non-functional. It’s disgusting. It angers me so much to see dogs purposely bred to be in pain and non-functioning. There’s a reason you don’t see German shepherds, with that body type as working dogs. Because deformed like that, they can’t work.
I think the AKC should do something about their show line criteria
@@WaggingTalesUnleashed they are the problem. To them it looks good. The AKC doesn’t give a damn about the health of these dogs. It is 100% a beauty contest. Even though I think it is absolutely not a desirable look but they think it is. The judges are rewarding it. So the breeders will keep reading for it. you see the same thing in horse shows, and even cat shows. They go for extremes and they don’t care about the health consequences. It’s really disgusting. and then the general public just thinks that’s how the dogs should look so then backyard breeders get into the same habits.
Thank goodness the Germans are still commited to breeding healthy German Shepherds with strong work drives and good temperaments. American bred German Shepherds with few exceptions are pretty sad specimens by comparison.
That's so good to hear.
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Chihuahuas? God bless y'all 🙏💙
They have long life spans but seem to have some health issues and aggressive behavior. God bless 😊
I hate what is being done to Chihuahuas. The breed standard is the apple-headed look with a very short snout and a big round head, and their skulls never close over their brains. Thank goodness most Chihuahuas are mixed, so they have more genetic diversity than other breeds. I'm sure the AKC will ruin them eventually, though.
@@WaggingTalesUnleashedMy chihuahua is "deer shaped mouth" which I heard AKC doesn't accept, but she certainly has behavioural issues and she has had some gastrointestinal problems as well.
It comes down to greed. And ignorance. Why would somebody purposely breed a dog that is unhealthy? Because they get paid a lot of money to do it. French bulldog selling for $8000 on craigslist. Backyard breeders. There’s a guy in my town that sells German shepherds for $1500 apiece. If they’re not sold by the time, they’re eight months old, he sticks them in a dog crate at the end of his driveway for anybody just to take. He doesn’t care one bit about their health. Dog shows are also part of the problem. It’s disgusting what the American kennel club has allowed to take place with breeds such as the German Shepherd. I don’t think we should go as extreme as some places in Europe that have actually banned certain breeds, but I do think that each breed group needs to clean up their group. But they probably won’t. The judges reward these terrible characteristics in a dog. And then the public thinks that’s what they want. It makes me extremely angry and sad. And it doesn’t make logical sense to me either.
I agree with your sentiments 😢
We are in search of a new pup, after my service dog passed. Some of these breeds are not in our list. And you touched on all the reasons. No brachiocephalic breed at all, not even a mix.
The pound is pushing these. And I am angry at this.
The pound is pushing them in what way? Adoption?
@@WaggingTalesUnleashed first breeds they suggest. The reality is that more people are wising up to the major medical issues, so are starting to completely avoid them. Five years ago we were thinking pug, cutie pies…then went down the rabbit hole. Granted, Dexter was a special needs chihuahua mix…but you would not get me to adopt any brachiocephalic dog or cat.
Yes. This makes my blood boil. Breeding for some "look" that is so bad for their health! It's a shame. Even my dog's breed is being breed for "pretty" and their herding instinct and more is going to be lost!
Dont get me staryed on Doodles! And anything crossed with a poodle! Wrong wrong wrong. This is a fad dog. People are dooped thinking their *oodle wont need grooming. They are a double coat mut knce you breed to something besides a poodle. Poodles are awesome. And they mini sized them to destruction! AND Some now lack any smarts the breed originally had. I can go on. But will leave it at this. Definitely do your home work. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing some good points
German Shephers are NOT good family pets. They always fiercely attach to only one person, and GUARD that one person.
Don’t deny that might be the experience with the one you had, but seems atypical to the ones I’ve known, including one in immediate family. Very loving to the family that takes care of them, but suspicious of others. Not a bad trait if you want a loving family pet that also provides additional protection for your family.
You want a modern nightmare? Pocket bully, they have some many problems there life span is 1 - 5 years......
Awe that's sad