Keeping a breed pure results in a very small genetic pool to choose from, and this can lead to a higher rate of certain health
issues in particular breeds.
Not exact matches
In addition to differences in personality, disposition, and physical characteristics, various breeds have particular health and care issues as wel
In addition to differences
in personality, disposition, and physical characteristics, various breeds have particular health and care issues as wel
in personality, disposition, and physical characteristics, various
breeds have
particular health and care
issues as well.
Breeders may also
breed dogs for profit, for show, because of an interest
in a
particular breed, or to correct some
issue and improve the soundness of a
breed.
The other health
issue for this
breed is its» sensitivity to drugs, anesthesia
in particular.
«The
issue of dangerous dogs, and
in particular restricted
breed dogs, invokes strong views
in the community.
Purebreed dogs (some
breeds in particular e.g. mastiffs, or newfoundland dogs, and ALL smaller toy
breeds) have more genetic problems, including hip
issues, skin problems etc and that can add up to some serious vet bills.
On behalf of The Humane Society of the United States and more than 11 million supporters, I am writing to thank you for addressing some of the
issues that are currently facing the pet industry,
in particular, the inhumane
breeding of dogs
in puppy mills.