Apparently not, according to new research.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/b...hier-purebreds
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Apparently not, according to new research.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/b...hier-purebreds
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the math never added up, most mixed breeds are the result of unplanned breeding. No thought went into the lineage, hereditary issues, temperament, may have been some thought about looks.
Mixed breeds are probably outselling pure breds now. Hyphenate the name of the litter of mutts and people will throw money at you. I doubt any type of health due diligence in matching up breeding pairs happens much. Kachinnnng $$$$$.Quote:
Originally Posted by thunderbelly
Good lord this has been discussed before. People will pick whatever suits them ,informed or not.
Not everyone has been on here as long as we have Vince. :) Many want to talk about these topics, let them have a go at it. :)
Fascinating article with some solid data:
"Some canine diseases known to have genetic basis have been virtually eliminated in purebred dogs but are still sorting their way through mixed breed populations. For example, Beagles were susceptible to a severe anemic disease (pyruvate kinase deficiency), which through careful screening of pedigrees and genetic testing has been completely eliminated in the breed but not in mixed breed dogs. "
Yes, careful breeding does make a difference.