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Curmudgeoness

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3. What they have done with purebreds makes me crazy.

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Fri Aug 8, 2014, 06:52 PM

Aug 2014

Why can't we marry our siblings, or cousins? Why have the royal families in the past had so many genetic problems.

It is called "hybrid vigor". There is less chance of unfavorable traits, especially those passed on by recessive genes. Mutts rule!

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I Don't Care How Cute That Bulldog Is. We Have To Stop Making Them. [View all] eridani Aug 2014 OP

i have 2 victorian bulldogges. there are several breeds coming up that address there issues. mopinko Aug 2014 #1

YOu have no idea of how the bordeer collie owners fought against getting border collies as hollysmom Aug 2014 #2

What they have done with purebreds makes me crazy. Curmudgeoness Aug 2014 #3

purebreds are not family members TorchTheWitch Aug 2014 #6

Breeders who know what they are doing.... Curmudgeoness Aug 2014 #7

nobody buys a purebred without a pedigree TorchTheWitch Aug 2014 #8

I've never even understood why anyone thinks they're cute TorchTheWitch Aug 2014 #4

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel owners fought against the AKC as well, in the 90s. phylny Aug 2014 #5