Breeding doesn’t pay any attention to actual genetics. Clearly many purebreds desperately need some new genes. Time for these dog “show kingdoms” to join science and shape up. Each breed should start mixing breeds in a nice, controlled way, to get their genetic lines stronger. Why be proud to have weak, unhealthy genetics and shorter life?
I think breeds should control for a certain look, a certain personality, enough intelligence, but also HEALTH should be a huge priority. Blending in new genes will benefit everyone. The only reason not to is “we’ve always done it this way, we are kings, we rule over all purebred dogs, we are wrong and your dog will cost thousands and live a short life with long pain at the end, but again: we are the boss.”
“Breeding doesn’t pay any attention to actual genetics. Clearly many purebreds desperately need some new genes. Time for these dog “show kingdoms” to join science and shape up. Each breed should start mixing breeds in a nice, controlled way, to get their genetic lines stronger. Why be proud to have weak, unhealthy genetics and shorter life?”
I don’t understand this statement, are you saying that anyone who breeds dogs doesn’t pay attention to genetics?