People Share Their Opinions On Dog Breeds That Should Have Never Existed

Sounds cruel, but it is not.

Damjan

• Published in Animal Stories
• August 8, 2022

Watching your best four-legged friend struggle is one of the most painful experiences a pet owner can go through. Despite all your tender, loving care, health issues could plague the life of your dear pet.

But, that's all part of life, and disease and illness can hit anyone of us. We just have to accept it because it is all part of the Grand Design.

Is it? One Redditor asked, “If you had to erase one dog breed forever as if they never even existed which dog breed would it be?”

And even though this question sounds a bit cruel, it is not. Basically, stopping some breeds from being created is actually a humane thing to do.

How come? Well, it’s all about fog history.

We have been together for millennia, and all the while, people were creating new breeds. But the motives are important.

Because motives bring characteristics. For instance, there were no vets back then, so you would want your dog to be healthy and vital.

It should give birth to healthy puppies without any assistance. Depending on the area, it had to have a thick or thin coat, wet-proof fur layer, and be able to run for miles on mountainous terrain.

You get the picture – every characteristic had its use. But the most important thing was – dogs had to be healthy and in tune with their general breed characteristics.

These days- the only characteristic needed is for dogs to be – cute. And that logic gave birth to many dog breeds that couldn’t survive even a year on their own, without special diets, veterinary care, etc.

Just look at pugs and other flat-faced breeds. Namely, they can’t breathe properly.

Can you imagine not being able to breed? German Shepherds, on the other hand, are bred now to have sloped back, which increases the likelihood of them developing hip dysplasia.

Take a look at the comments people shared:

Someone asked:

This is the first breed that usually comes to people's minds. And there is a reason for it...

The whole breed is prone to a wide range of illnesses.

The most obvious health issue is their inability to breathe properly.

And it's because we've made them that way.

People hate to see them suffer

Teacup-size dogs

Some Redditors shared their experiences:

German Shepherds are also in danger because of the twisted standards.

The American Kennel Club has weird ideas about how these dogs should look

People can't even recognize real German Shepherds anymore.

French bulldogs also have issues

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

Small dog syndrome

Wiener dogs

They suffer from back problems

When choosing a furry companion, it is useful to know which breeds are known for health issues. While purebred dogs are appealing for their characteristic traits, the selective breeding process also leads to the prevalence of a variety of inherited diseases within breeds.

Different breeds are predisposed to problems such as cataracts, hip dysplasia, and cancer. Reputable breeders often offer health guarantees but some diseases are difficult to predict at young ages.

The best course of action is to avoid getting one of the breeds people have mentioned above. that would spare you the torture of seeing your pet suffer.

Damjan