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So many Corgis and, lately, Samoyeds (big fluffy white dogs) are being bred now, it's upsetting. And the huge popularity of French Bulldogs is depressing to me
by bloopernova 8y ago
So many Corgis and, lately, Samoyeds (big fluffy white dogs) are being bred now, it's upsetting. And the huge popularity of French Bulldogs is depressing to me because they have to be born by c-section.
People do want specific traits in dogs though, whether for hunting, for companionship, or agility etc. I just wish breeding dogs had better oversight and certification along with better custodianship of the breed's viability. (i.e. none of this more and more extreme visual traits that many "breed experts" judge against)
Especially when you understand just how sentient these beings are. Euthanizing them shouldn't be so widespread.
We have serious responsibilities to another species that we are not maintaining, we should be doing better for our dogs.
- uhtred 8y agoWe should be doing better for all other animals, there's nothing special about dogs.
- canadapups 8y agoWhat's wrong with Samoyeds? I understand corgis (dwarfism) and bulldogs (breathing problems) and american german shepherds (hip problems). A quick internet search didn't bring anything up regarding samoyeds and even says they have 12 - 14 life span and breed has been around for a long time.
- bloopernova 8y agoIncreased demand leads to backyard breeders who may not have any goal except for churning out puppies. Hip dysplasia and various pancreatic/liver/kidney issues should be proactively monitored for and susceptible dogs should not be bred.