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Old 12-04-2011, 07:16 AM   #73
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Originally Posted by kjc View Post
I don't think health was considered back then, because there was no evidence that downsizing would be harmful like we see today.
I agree if they knew things like liver shunt and hydrocephalis were going to be prevalent in the breed would their decision be different. Its just like the other dogs that have been bred to have very smushed face and now have sever breathing problems
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