ONE VETS VIEW OF PUREBRED VS CROSS BRED

[Val]

“Adorable mixed breeds” get cancer, epilepsy, allergies,

heart Disease, and orthopedic problems just like purebreds. I see it every

day

in my veterinary practice but mixed breed dogs aren’t tracked like the

purebreds so they have a reputation as “healthier” that is actually

undeserved in many cases.”

It is so sad that a lot of folks, including young veterinarians

these days, buy into the “hybrid vigor” baloney. The vet schools have

been infiltrated by the Animal Rights Extremists, who are teaching them this

junk science in order to push their agenda.

All animals have a certain amount of genetic load, which is to say

there is absolutely no animal without some genetic problem of some sort of

another. Know anyone who wears glasses? Has allergies? Thyroid problems?

Weak

knees? Flat feet? A skin condition? Arthritis? A gap between their front

teeth?

These are all genetic imperfections.

No human is genetically “clean.” Neither is any

individual of any species on earth. So this idea that dogs should not be

bred

because they might have a genetic problem, and that breeders are somehow

“evil” for breeding them, is ridiculous. Every single individual of

every single species has at least a few genetic conditions.

To use PeTA’s logic, all breeding of all kinds (including having

human babies) should halt immediately. And to be honest, Ingrid Newkirk (the

woman who founded PeTA) does believe exactly that. She thinks that humans

should become extinct, along with dogs, cats, etc. This ridiculous scenario

is

precisely what she would like to see happen.

So folks, if that is what you want…if you agree with Ingrid Newkirk’s

whacky views, send your hard earned money to PeTA. They will help to ensure

you

are not able to own a dog or cat or hamster or any other pet in the future.

They will see to it that you can’t eat meat or fish or eggs or any type of

animal-based nutrition. They will work to shut down places like Sea World,

the

zoos, etc. so you cannot observe the many wonderful animals on the Earth.

Eventually, once they accomplish these things, they may turn their efforts

to

making it illegal for humans to procreate.

If you don’t agree with their extremist views, wise up and start

supporting those who truly do love, care for and enjoy interaction with

other

species here on our little blue planet.

The fanciers of the breeds, those you see exhibiting their dogs at

Westminster and other dog shows, work very hard to eliminate serious genetic

conditions. They screen their breeding stock with every available test. They

research pedigrees before breeding into other lines, to check for similar

clearances in those animals. They contribute money to research organizations

to

further the work being done to track down genetic problems. They contribute

blood, cell samples, etc. from their own animals to help with DNA and genome

studies. They have made great progress so far, and they continue to work

hard

at it.0A

Are there unethical breeders? Certainly, there are. Just as in any

group of humans, you will find the good and the bad. United States VP Elect

Joe

Biden, for example, managed to find a not so good one when he got his new

German

Shepherd puppy. I don’t know who did his research for him, but they

obviously

didn’t do their homework if they were looking for a responsible breeder. Joe

has the right to get his dog from whomever he wishes, but if he was trying

to

set an example of purchasing from a responsible hobby breeder he went off

the

track this time. That’s too bad, but it was his choice.

Unfortunately, breeders like that may be a lot easier to find

because of their high volume and high profile. If you are looking for a nice

family pet from a breeder who will be there for you forever, you need to do

due

diligence. You won’t get that from a pet store. You won’t get that from the

guy

selling dogs out of his pickup truck in the WalMart parking lot. You won’t

get

that support from a high-volume breeder, either. Yes, it takes a little more

time and effort to find someone who really cares and does all the work to

breed

the healthiest, happiest puppies possible and then stands behind those

puppies.

This is a living being that will be part of your family,

hopefully, for many years. Isn’t it worth a bit of effort to find a breeder

who

will be there for you and that puppy forever?

And guess what? Shows like Westminster are a very valuable

resource20for finding breeders who do care and who use the best possible

practices, as well as for learning more about the various breeds.

Bravo to USA Network for broadcasting the Westminster Kennel Club

show all these years. May they enjoy continued success through the ongoing

inclusion of such programs. I will be eagerly watching this year’s show!”

posted by permission.

Libbye Miller DVM

It is time Purebred dogs & breeders had the bigger picture

given that disease is not just limited to Purebreds. The message needs to be

passed on.

[*Lassie*]

Know anyone who wears glasses? Has allergies? Thyroid problems? Arthritis?  These are all genetic imperfections.

No hope for me then ;D
At last, someone telling it how it is :yes: always thought it was obvious that mongrels/crossbreeds inherit the bad points as well as the good from their parents and grandparents etc

[Diesel73]

[quote author=*Lassie* link=topic=14822.msg273048#msg273048 date=1255459552]
Know anyone who wears glasses? Has allergies? Thyroid problems? Arthritis?  These are all genetic imperfections.

No hope for me then ;D
At last, someone telling it how it is :yes: always thought it was obvious that mongrels/crossbreeds inherit the bad points as well as the good from their parents and grandparents etc
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Lass, it’s aaaall about how you explain that. See pro crossbreedfolks explain it this way; with purebreeds they call that ‘breed’s weaknesses’ with crossbreeds they call that ‘bad luck’.  ::)

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