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In reply to the discussion: Disturbing new study regarding purebred dogs [View all]Silent3
(15,441 posts)19. Just so you know, I wasn't responding to you in particular...
...as I just updated my post to say. I'm inclined myself to believe it very likely that the excesses of breeders cause problems for dogs too.
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I have two mini doxies, ennui is not at all a good description of their attitudes
Fumesucker
Apr 2013
#4
Yes. My dogs' higher purpose is to seek food, cat vomit, bunny turds...
TwilightGardener
Apr 2013
#5
But not kitty poop? My mutts just love kitty poop! I had to build a big box to keep them out.
SharonAnn
Apr 2013
#82
Oh, they love kitty poop. Litter boxes are now in the basement, though, and the stairs
TwilightGardener
Apr 2013
#83
I can't imagine three dachshunds. I feel like I have enough of a circus with two.
TwilightGardener
Apr 2013
#41
I have one that's all about eating, sleeping and being in daddy's lap every possible moment
Fumesucker
Apr 2013
#62
True, but there is now scientific proof that purebreds are predisposed to this problem.
Tommy_Carcetti
Apr 2013
#15
I don't know about the study, but my purebred beagle has plenty of "soul". n/t
hughee99
Apr 2013
#21
My bullmastiffs have been incredibly empathetic and are able to communicate their feelings
byeya
Apr 2013
#24
Got all the AKC papers and the breeder, who only handles 4 litters per year, is well regarded in dog
byeya
Apr 2013
#72
I know that if you don't socialize a puppy at week five, they have all kinds of issues.
IdaBriggs
Apr 2013
#36
We did rescue - 87 puppies went through my house before my children were born.
IdaBriggs
Apr 2013
#50
I love dogs, but "sense of greater purpose" should not be used in the same sentence.
lumberjack_jeff
Apr 2013
#55
You mean Assistant Professor of Veterinary Sociology Dr. Danny Myshrall didn't throw you off?
Tommy_Carcetti
Apr 2013
#60
Kinda like the rich interbreeding with the rich to keep it rich ...with the same results. n/t
L0oniX
Apr 2013
#61
That explains what is wrong with my collie. I got him from a shelter and the only emotion he
appleannie1
Apr 2013
#66
There is no such field as veterinary "sociology", LOL. Happy April Fool's Day to you!
kestrel91316
Apr 2013
#70
But there will be! If there's money and tenure in it, and dupes the gullible like me, then we shall
byeya
Apr 2013
#73
Horse feathers! My Toy Poodle is smart, affectionate, energetic,etc. I have owned a mutt, and
patricia92243
Apr 2013
#76
Not true with the ones I've had; perhaps not all are the same in this regard but
DeschutesRiver
Apr 2013
#79
Well, it's comforting to know that if the Republican party does disappear,
winter is coming
Apr 2013
#98
Sorry no dice if these results could be reproduced and proven outside this study I may give it
Arcanetrance
Apr 2013
#100