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German Shepherd dogs dying in misery due to intensive breeding
The Telegraph ^ | July 28, 2017 | Henry Bodkin

Posted on 08/02/2017 6:20:55 AM PDT by Gennie

German Shepherds are living and dying in misery due to intensive breeding for “cosmetic” reasons, a major new report by the Royal Veterinary College has found.

A survey of data collected from 430 clinics across the UK reveals arthritis, cancer, aggression and sloping backs are afflicting the breed at higher rates than others due to aggressive selection.

Nearly one in two German Shepherds is being put down because they are unable to walk, experts said.

(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Front Page News; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: breeder; dog; dogs; dysplasia; germanshepherds; gsd; health; inbreeding
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To: Gennie

By any chance did you know Robbie Kaman?

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Roberta-Kaman-88803522

I have some funny stories about Robbie bringing her bitches [in heat] to Germany for breeding.


81 posted on 08/02/2017 3:29:58 PM PDT by Daffynition (The New PTSD: PRESIDENT-Trump Stress Disorder” - The LSN didn’t make Trump, so they can’t break h)
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To: Daffynition

I just viewed her obituary and I did not know her, but she sounds like she was a wonderful lady. I would love to hear some of the funny stories if you’d care to share!


82 posted on 08/02/2017 3:53:54 PM PDT by Gennie
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To: Gennie

Yours looks awesome! That’s what I’m looking for in a shepherd... not one shaped like a hyena-rabbit.


83 posted on 08/02/2017 4:05:23 PM PDT by piasa
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To: Gennie
Your GS is much more appealing. Who is doing the judging in these Breeder Shows?
84 posted on 08/02/2017 4:13:15 PM PDT by Chgogal (Sessions recused himself for shaking an Ambassador's hand. Shameful!)
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To: Gennie

FReepmailing you the story.

Don’t want to be public about this side of Robbie. :)


85 posted on 08/02/2017 4:32:16 PM PDT by Daffynition (The New PTSD: PRESIDENT-Trump Stress Disorder” - The LSN didn’t make Trump, so they can’t break h)
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To: Salamander

That’s a great idea.

Thanks


86 posted on 08/02/2017 4:34:50 PM PDT by OneVike (I'm just a humble Christian waiting to go home)
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To: Cen-Tejas

:-) I hope you can get them.


87 posted on 08/02/2017 5:24:05 PM PDT by lysie
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To: AppyPappy
“Morons. Who breeds a dog to be in pain?” Who crops a dog’s ears and tail?

who pumps silicon in their breast or botox to their lips?...

lets face it...the human race is pathetic...

88 posted on 08/02/2017 5:33:52 PM PDT by cherry
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89 posted on 08/02/2017 5:39:51 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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To: Gennie

Had German Shepherd with a touch of Husky that had none of these problems. Lived 18 years, no pain other than when he broke his ankle and his last day when he had a stroke.

Was a much better looking dog than these breeder GS’s. ...a GS breeder told me upon seeing my dog, “that is what a GS should look like!” He was bigger than a purebred , bigger everything; head, ears, paws, and taller longer legs. Short hair except belly, chest and hind quarters which was medium long hair. Blonde shoulders and upper chest. He talked like a Husky. Smart, loyal and great with kids. Gentle when stroked and deadly when provoked.


90 posted on 08/02/2017 6:16:24 PM PDT by free_life (If you ask Jesus to forgive you and to save you, He will.)
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To: Salamander
Best in Show huh?
That dog is nothing but a human created “F#CKIN FREAK”, that will die young and in pain because those subhuman sh!t stains in the background have a perverted view of what a healthy dog should look like.
I have words for subhumans like that that would get me permanently banned from FR.
Bunch of short d!cked freaks holding trophies that Dr. Mengele won for them.
91 posted on 08/02/2017 6:44:46 PM PDT by 5th MEB (Progressives in the open; --- FIRE FOR EFFECT!!)
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To: Salamander

She’s actually not bad. Compared to what’s been happening in the US for the last 40 years. And shocking that they’d “allow” so much white on the chest.


92 posted on 08/02/2017 7:11:49 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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To: 5th MEB

Oh, you and I could launch into quite a profane soliloquy over this, I bet.


93 posted on 08/02/2017 7:20:31 PM PDT by Salamander (Where is evil? Often where you least expect it.)
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To: the OlLine Rebel

{{{shudder}}}

I grew up next to chain-neurotic junkyard GSD named Bozo that I would take over *that*.

:D


94 posted on 08/02/2017 7:22:14 PM PDT by Salamander (Where is evil? Often where you least expect it.)
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To: chris37

Your right dog is plainly American show type lines. :)


95 posted on 08/02/2017 7:39:19 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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To: Gennie

No, I said that wrong. Really it is the dog breed gods, whatever they are called, who run the show programs, who have decided to focus on looks over health. It does seem that they pay attention to superficial genetics over strength and health of body. I don’t blame the breeders.


96 posted on 08/02/2017 7:41:20 PM PDT by Yaelle (We have a Crisis of Information in this country. Our enemies hold the megaphone.)
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To: free_life

German Shepherds are not huge dogs, though. No GS should really ever be more than 110 lbs lithely built. Average 80. Too many Euro types e.g. breed for bear heads, and large build (even if technically not overweight), when they should be light and agile.


97 posted on 08/02/2017 7:41:54 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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To: xzins

Other poster is correct, it is the 3-point stance, and she actually is quite good. Look around and you’ll find the real butt-draggers, especially in the specialty rings.

The real blame IS the breeders. They control everything - they ARE the directors, the members, the handlers and judges. Try to find several owners/breeders who AREN’T heavily involved in the specialty clubs.


98 posted on 08/02/2017 7:45:42 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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To: Salamander

You are probably right, that two unhealthy specimens can bring some bad genes to the table. Or to the dog uterus.

However, there is a freshening of the lines that two divergent dog breeds mixed will bring. And one probably does want to keep some positive known characteristics, or have hope for them (cuteness, hunting ability, size, personality..).


99 posted on 08/02/2017 7:45:59 PM PDT by Yaelle (We have a Crisis of Information in this country. Our enemies hold the megaphone.)
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To: Joe 6-pack

Best.Gif.Ever.


100 posted on 08/02/2017 7:55:56 PM PDT by Bethaneidh
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