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Originally Posted by QuickSilver  Wouldn't that mean that there are no ethical breeders for bulldogs, french bulldogs, pugs, mini daschunds, or any of the hairless breeds?
What about Woogie's examples, where there is very limited crossing?
I don't understand the contention that cross breeding is *never* acceptable, because "pure breds" aren't really pure. One thing I also wanted to bring up was that in the YT Animal Welfare section, the AKC's stud book validity was called into serious question.
It seems to me it should be like any science; it takes a lot of evidence to change a long established practice, but nevertheless, things do change. |
Yes, breeding has been done to satisfy a fad and has caused some serious health issues in dogs. You've mentioned several breeds that are suffering because of poor breeding practices. Changing their standard to incorporate these fads. That is why it is so important to maintain a standard.
And yes things can be reversed, with the proper breeding practices. The UK is in the process of doing this and if breeders don't adhere to these changes a dog cannot be registered. I do hope that this practice takes place in the US. But, until it does, it is up to the breedes as well as the mother clubs to stand firm in maintaining the standard and only make changes when it concerns the health. Change takes time but, it can be done.