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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  I'm not seeing this article as sickening. They're not saying they promote 'designer' dogs at all - in fact it's never even mentioned. While some misguided people may see this article and think "oh I want one just like that!" (which does promote designer breeding) -- I think others will see this article as just what it seems to be - pictures of awkwardly cute mutts. I don't think any of these dogs are ugly at all.
That said, if they wanted to do it right (right imo), they should've said something along the lines of "mutts are adorable animals too, so don't hesitate to adopt a mutt at your shelter"....that's what I see as the unfortunate missing element. Is the article a bit careless, given what it could ostensibly (but not intentionally) promote? Yes, I suppose it is. |
Exactly!
To be honest, a lot of these dogs are insanely cute IMO.
I see certain purebreds and just... CRINGE. To me, a puggle is going to be much healthier than a pug typically. I meet Pugs that can hardly run or breathe because their poor faces are smooshed so much. And I see bulldogs trying to run around but are honking and snorting. I see 'show quality purebred' Dachshunds so low to the grounds, their chests almost touch it. I see German Shepherds with slouched backs they don't even walk properly. Yet... THESE dogs are considered ... not deformed, and for some reason the ones pictured are? How is a Husky/Corgi mix... any more unhealthy than a regular Corgi? Why are we not outraged when we see bulldogs who cannot even give birth or mate naturally. Honestly dogs are some of THE most human manipulated creatures on the planet. I don't see how these are any different than unhealthy looking purebred AKC shown dogs.
As sad as it may be, a lot of BYB dogs are more aesthetically pleasing to me than their counterparts. And honestly a lot of them ARE probably healthier.