The fox video was interesting. I'm not sure what to infer from it in regards to this discussion, but interesting anyway. Hormones are fascinating little chemicals that do affect a body in many ways. We do know that the extreme piebald effect is associated with deafness. Also there is some linkage between sex hormones and growth rates, which is why I'm against very early spay and neuter. And then you have certain cancers that are considered hormone driven. It's all very interesting, and not just for dogs.
I don't think you can lay this at the feet of the YTCA. Research in this area should be done (and I hope that it is), but is much too big a project for a breed club,registry, etc. to sponsor. It really goes beyond just canines. |