Pedigree Dogs
"We are in fact, breeding them to death." (Pedigree Dogs)
Facts about in-breeding
- "Many dogs develop back problems as a result of their genetic traits. Dachshunds are particularly prone to spinal injuries and back problems. Many similar ‘sausage’ dogs experience such conditions.
"Dogs can develop joint and limb problems that are genetically caused. Some German Shepherds, especially competition dogs, have difficulty walking upright because of careless and irresponsible breeders. Others suffer neurological brain damage.
"By far and away the largest problems associated with breeding dogs, is inbreeding. Many dogs suffer as a result of intensive inbreeding. Such hazardous breeding makes the gene pool so small that inevitably problems result.
"Intensive inbreeding reduces much needed variations in the gene pool. This has detrimental effects for dogs. Some pedigrees of dogs are prone to complications while others are healthy and content.
"It is now known that many King Charles Spaniels suffer from an life-long condition called Syringomyelia. As much as half, perhaps even more of all King Charles are thought to be affected by the disease.
"Syringomyelia is caused by intensive breeding which resulted in the dog’s skull being too small for its brain. This has a severe impact on the dog’s health causing the animal severe pain and headaches.
"People also suffer from the disease which is thought to be one of the most excruciating conditions that exist." (Magpiet)