In the same way that inbreeding among human populations can increase the frequency of normally rare genes that cause diseases, the selective breeding that created the hundreds of modern dog breeds has put purebred dogs at risk for a large number of health problems, affecting both body and behavior.
Some conditions are directly related to the features breeders have sought to perpetuate among their dogs. As they deliberately manipulated the appearance of dogs to create or accentuate physical characteristics that were considered aesthetically pleasing, like the flat face of a bulldog or low-slung eyelids of a Bloodhound, breeders also created physical disabilities. The excessively wrinkled skin of the Chinese Shar-Pei causes frequent skin infection; Bulldogs and other flat-faced (or brachycephalic) breeds such as the Pekingese have breathing problems because of their set-back noses and shortened air passages; Bloodhounds suffer chronic eye irritation and infection.
The unnaturally large and small sizes of other breeds encourage different problems. For example, toy and miniature breeds often suffer from dislocating kneecaps and heart problems are more common among small dogs. Giant dogs such as Mastiffs, Saint Bernards, and Great Danes are nearly too big for their own good. Researchers have found a striking correlation between a dog’s large size and a frequency of orthopedic problems like hip dysplasia. Large dogs are often prone to heat prostration because they can’t cool down their bodies (tiny dogs, by contrast, have a hard time staying warm), and because of the massive weight they must support, these breeds are prone to malignant bone tumors in their legs. Meanwhile, the huge head and narrow hips of the Bulldog can necessitate that their pups must be born by Caesarean section.
Other health problems among purebreds are the product of both inbreeding and bad genetic luck. The genes responsible for many genetic diseases are “recessive,” which means that two copies of a damaged gene, one from the mother and one from the father, must be present in an individual for the disease to occur. Individuals that carry only one copy of the disease gene don’t have the condition, and are carriers of the disease. Normally, because disease genes are relatively rare, it is unlikely that both the mother and the father will be carriers, and even less likely that they’ll both give the disease gene to their offspring. But that’s not the case for purebred dog breeds, where genetically similar individuals are intentionally mated, increasing the concentration of disease genes. It’s like stacking a deck of cards with ten extra aces and ten extra face cards; the loaded deck increases your chance of hitting blackjack in a game of 21-but what you “win” might be allergies or a predisposition to cancer.
Bloodhounds suffer chronic eye irritation and infection. |
Skin problems
A skin allergy, atopic dermatitis, inflicts itchy, inflamed skin on as many as 15 percent of all dogs, but certain breeds are particularly susceptible. Dog breeds prone to atopic dermatitis include Dalmatians, Vizslas, and several terriers, such as the Boston Terrier, Bull Terrier, and the West Highland White Terrier. The numerous skin folds of a Chinese Shar-Pei, so valued by some breeders, can become breeding grounds for staphylococcus and other bacteria, which cause frequent skin infections. Also, excess wrinkles of skin on the face can rub on the eye, causing lesions and, potentially, blindness.
Immune system disease
In autoimmune disorders, an individual’s immune system, which normally works to fight off foreign invaders, launches a misguided attack against its own tissues and cells. A number of inherited diseases compromising the immune system have been noted in dogs, including primary severe combined immunodeficiency (a dog version of the “bubble boy” disease) among Basset hounds, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, and Dachshunds. Addison’s disease, an autoimmune disease that affects the hormone-producing adrenal glands, occurs more frequently among several particular breeds, including the Bearded Collie, Portuguese Water Dog, and Standard Poodles. Diabetes mellitus, an autoimmune disorder affecting the body’s response to sugars, shows up more frequently among Samoyeds and Australian Terrier dogs.
Blood disorders
Bassett Hounds are prone to an inherited abnormality the effects the ability of the platelets in the blood to clump together after an injury. The blood doesn’t clot properly, leading to hemorrhage and bruising. Clotting problems also plague dogs with von Willebrand’s disease, a genetic condition frequent in Doberman Pinschers.
Neurological, behavioral, and sensory
Neurological and behavioral problems afflict many pure breeds. Bull Terriers, for example, often compulsively chase their tails. Pugs are be predisposed to Pug Dog encephalitis, a fatal brain disease. Scottish Terriers are affected by Scottie Cramp, a disorder that causes the dogs to lose muscle control when they get excited. German Shepherds may inherit degenerative myelopathy, a crippling spinal cord disease that causes weakness and eventually paralysis.
Hearing and vision
Hereditary hearing loss is common in Dalmatians, Australian Cattle Dogs, and English Setters. Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies, Samoyeds, Bichon Frise, and more than 60 other purebred dogs suffer from inherited forms of cataracts, while progressive retinal atrophy, a common cause of blindness in purebreds, is particularly a problem in Old English Sheepdogs and Papillons.
Heart disease
Sudden death from cardiac disease is recurrent in several dog breeds, including Doberman Pinschers, Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, and German Shepherds. Boxers can be genetically predisposed to an irregular heartbeat. High blood pressure afflicts many small breeds including Poodles, Cocker Spaniels, Staffordshire terriers, among others.
Other organs and systems
Low thyroid function crops up most frequently in Alaskan Malamutes, English Setters, Golden Retrievers, Keeshonds, Samoyeds, and Siberian Huskies. Gastric torsion, or bloat, a potentially life-threatening inability to expel gas from the digestive system, is common among deep-chested breeds such as the Great Dane, Doberman, and German Shepherd. An inherited form of kidney disease affects English Cocker Spaniels, while Dalmatians are prone to kidney stones and Basenjis suffer from Fanconi Syndrome, a potentially fatal inherited disease in which the kidneys fail to reabsorb nutrients. Liver damage and cirrhosis are common in Bedlington Terriers because of an inherited condition called copper toxicosis, in which high levels of copper accumulate in the liver.
Cancer
Cancers are strongly influenced by genetics, and so it is not surprising to find various types of cancer among different dog breeds. For example, bone cancer, or osteosarcoma, is considerably more frequent among large and giant breeds of dogs, such as the Irish Wolfhound, Great Dane, Rottweiler, Labrador and Golden Retriever, Greyhound, and Saint Bernard, because their bones are stressed by carrying so much weight. High rates of malignant blood vessel tumors are seen among Golden Retrievers, which are also prone to leukemia and brain tumors. German Shepherd Dogs and Chow Chows are predisposed to gastric cancer, while Scottish Terriers are 18 times more likely to develop bladder cancer than are other breeds.
Orthopedic
Hip dysplasia, in which looseness in the hip joint causes excessive wear that eventually leads to arthritis, is most common among large dogs, especially those like the German Shepherd Dog and the Saint Bernard which have heavy, broad hips. The long neck and large head of breeds such as the Great Dane and the Doberman can cause the compression of the spinal cord in neck vertebrae, leading to wobbling and falling (”wobbler syndrome”). Selective breeding of the disproportionately short legs of breeds such as the Basset Hound and the Dachshund has led to bowed legs and chronic problems with elbow dislocation; the short legs and long back of Dachshunds causes them to suffer more often from ruptured vertebral disks. Because of their small bones, toy and miniature breeds are more likely to experience patellar luxation, the slipping or dislocation of the kneecaps.
I thought that this was a very helpful article. It will help me with my dog!
This article will help me to give better care to my dog and understand what signs to look for to maintain approproate medical care for him.
I enjoyed the program on WTTW, Chicago. I have a mixed breed, and I think that’s what makes him so healthy..a combination of genes.
This article reinforces my belief that the best dogs in terms of health and temperament are good ol’ mixed breed mutts! There are lots of these wonderful mixed breed pooches at your local shelters. Give one a chance!
I loved this show series it was very insightful and answered a lot of questions I had. I’m going to buy it!
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I have a mix dog does that mean i put 2 dogs in danger
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There are no fewer instances of these issues in mutts than in purebred dogs. For example hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia are actually more common in mixed breeds.
Good breeders health test for everything and spend over a thousand dollars per dog doing so. Healthy dogs have healthy pups PERIOD
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I enjoyed reading this article. I used it to help with my IB paper for biolody on selective breeding.
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In the same way that inbreeding among human populations can increase the frequency of normally rare genes that cause diseases, the selective breeding that created the hundreds of modern dog breeds has put purebred dogs at risk for a large number of health problems, affecting both body and behavio
RE: Fred’s Comment
“Good breeders health test for everything and spend over a thousand dollars per dog doing so. Healthy dogs have healthy pups PERIOD.”
There is no health test (yet) for a genetic predisposition for a condition caused by the onset of old age. Just like in humans, certain breeds/races are predisposed to certain disorders.
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I hate cats. Every time we’ve had a cat all I ever wanted to do was stay away from it. And I’d get pissed if it was near me. LOL!
My favorite dogs are chihuahuas and australian shepherds, but I have a lot of favorite breeds. I’m aware of the dogs in shelters now, but I am just not a mixed-breeds kind of person. I’d help with rescuing them, but let those who love large, mixed dogs adopt them. I’ll work with purebreed rescues and stuff like that.
I am a breeder of GRs & I breed quality dogs that have won titles both in shows & in dog sports like OB, Agility, Flyball & Canine Freestyle. Both Dam & Sire have health clearances & we make sure both of their ancestors have been clear of any health problems, 4 generations down the line. We breed to improve the breed, not just breed to make quick bucks. A quality, well bred, sound dog will unlikely to have serious health problems like mutts & lousy bred Pedigrees.
Fred, I completely agree!
Yes, some “breeders” don’t health test or breed unrelated dogs, and are breeding solely for money. Then there are the good breeders, the ones who do every health test (like hip scoring for potential hip dyplasia), only breed the best dogs, show/compete to prove the quality of their dogs, and then sell these fantastic well-bred puppies on spay/neuter contracts, into families who are guaranteed a well-bred puppy.
I HATE articles like this! They make all purebreds out to be disease riddled and inbred, but they’re not!
Mutts are just as likely to inherit crappy genes. In fact, if only responsible breeders bred purebreds (the only dogs which should be intentionally bred) then mutts would be less healthy.
A well-bred purebred from a responsible breeder you know has the best genes, the best breeding, and the best start in life.
i believe this site and i believe that in 20 years quality purebreds will be a thing in the past..there will only be mixed breed that’s why DS breeds are more popular than purebreds now they are going to take over in the breeding industry…
I dont condone strict inbreeding, but *safe* close breeding in dogs is a whole different arena than in humans because dogs have 39 pairs of chromosomes, humans only have 23. Dogs have almost double the number we have. I agree with Bob wholeheartedly. Reputable breeders watch health closely and try to improve poor health conditions in a breed. In fact most all breed clubs REQUIRE their breeders to track health issues and promote improving problems by requiring breeders to only breed to a strict code-of-ethics. This article is so one-sided its a shame.
I don’t believe purebred dogs will ever be a thing of the past. There are so many breeders out there that screen there dogs for health tests and improve them generation by generation. Purebreds can be and usually are a whole lot healthier then mutts.
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Very interesting, but doesn’t go into much genetic detail.
i thought it was sad…. :( but the dogs are really cute ;D
THIS WAS SOO SAD ALL THESE POOR WITTLE PUPPIES HAVE ALL DEES DISEASES! !
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This article will help me to give better care to my dog and understand what signs to look for to maintain approproate medical care for him.
I think that the people who are breeding these dogs are mean because most of these dogs that have a genetic disorder might/will die quickly so if I were the person breeding these dogs I would try to help them instead by breeding superior dogs whose lives would be easier.
I think that the people that do this are very mean. Its pro for more dogs but it is con- that they are making them suffer more.
I think that there is a lot of pros and cons of selective breeding. One con is that it puts the pure bread dog in danger which would not be good. A pro is that it will give a more varitiy of dogs. selective breeding with dog can cause a lot of problems to the off spring like skin problems. It would also make most of the dogs die faster because of gentic disorders. some dogs can be blind from to many wrinkles on there skin. this article shows that a lot of things are not as people would think they are like the fact that larger dogs have more of a chance of having cancer than small ones. This article tought me a lot about what can happen with selective breeding.
this article, well I had to write somthing for it for school and It told me a ton of things I needed to know for science
i thought this article was very helpful for people who have dogs or for scientists who are studying selective breeding. it is a very informative article and it helps people understand that selective breeding can be awful.
I had a dog that we had to put down and he was a purebred. He had cancer and heart disease. I loved him a lot and he was a Bernese Mountain dog. The dog I have now which is the same breed has low thyroid and his grandmother had hip displaysia.
sad
i think that a con would be that the dogs are in danger of dying and that isnt good. But there are a lot of varietys of dogs.
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As a long time employee at a veterinary clinic, I have seen just as many or even more unhealthy mixed breed dogs as purebred, so the belief they are healthier is a myth. In purebred dogs it is just easier to predict specific problems due to their smaller gene pools. Mixed breeds also exhibit a much larger variety of health issues than is typically seen in purebred dogs.
In Padgett’s book, “Control of Canine Genetic Disease”, there is a list of dog breeds, including mixed and their identified problems. Mixed breeds top the list for number of problems with at least 220. The next highest on the list is poodles which have 145 problems and cockers 116. Still a high number, but still far fewer than mixed breeds. A great many mixes include crosses to poodles with one or more other breeds, so the risk for something going wrong in dogs with this sort of pedigree is even higher. More often than not, there’s no health testing or pedigree history and no breeder to consult, so mixed breeds may suffer longer or have to go through much more expensive testing to correctly identify their problem before they get adequate treatment
In spite of all the negative hype, inbreeding is only a problem when breeders fail to health test their dogs, research pedigrees and share important health information with one another. A truly ethical breeder is committed to their breed, is willing to openly discuss health issues in their breed and does all they can to provide healthy canine companions not only for the show ring, but as loving family companions.
One more note. The article talks about severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) in some breeds, but fails to mention that this problem has actually been eliminated in cardigan welsh corgis through the develoment of a DNA test and responsible breeding. PRA has also been nearly completely eliminated in cardigans through the same method and the newly available DNA test for DM (degenerative myelopathy, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease in humans) will provide many responsible breeders with the means to eliminate this debilitating problem from their dogs over time.
Further, the research on these and other disorders, funded through organizations such as The Canine Health Fund will not only help dogs, but will also help to provide benefits for humans with similar health problems.
This article was nothing compared to the documentary…it was difficult to watch to say the least. Maybe things aren’t as bad in the US as in the UK (where the documentary was filmed). Otherwise, how could there be so many arguments in favor of selective breeding. It’s almost like the purebred owners – no question dog lovers – are brainwashed into believing that the resulting mutations don’t pose health risks? Just look at the deformed hind legs of the winning German Shepherd. How does the owner sleep at night? Hugging their Best In Show ribbon no doubt.
Don’t just read the article, watch the documentary. There are vets, orthopedic surgeons, genetic researchers, gait/locomotion experts (not just self interested breeders or a vet clinic employee) , who all agree that this level of inbreeding is a tragedy. The British government is considering taking over the privately owned Kennel Club unless they re-evaluate their standards for pedigrees.
I was angry watching this program, basically because there is no need to be breeding AT ALL . . it’s not like we need more dogs! Until there is a home for EVERY dog born today breeding should be stopped completely. Breeders are selfishly causing pain and death to millions animals every year. Don’t shop, ADOPT!
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Breeding selectively for a purpose (example: Dachshund hunting Badgers, etc) has not been the problem. Actually when you think about it these breeds they, in the beginnings, were “mutts”..bringing together many breeds for the purpose of producing a “specific type”. The problem lies in what -others- have -done- with the breed from that point on. What ever hybrd vigor there was was literally bred out of the dogs by doubling up or even tripling up on specific individuals to “improve” the type for success in the show ring. When that happens the potential for disaster looms even larger. Its not the breeder who suffers but the poor person who comes along to buy a puppy (kitten, horse,rabbit,etc) as a pet. Almost a ticking time bomb.
I have never bred dogs, but have had experience with purebred cats and can see the similairities there. With any specie of animal not paying attention to your bloodlines and breeding for the show hall can spell disaster.
I agree though about “mutts”- the potential for any disease to manifest itself is there, but maybe not to such a
high percentage rate.
I have considered myself buying a specific breed of dog..but first and foremost, I am doing my reasearch and educating myself to the breed and its health problems first…then trying to find a responsible breeder who follows good breeding guidelines. My thought is never rush into purchasing a animal. Take your time and research, research, research…
This is all in my humble opinion.
Hi,
I enjoyed reading your website but I do not necessarily agree with everything written. I love my dogs (Sharpei) and they are happy and healthy. My Leo is a shar pei stud dog and I chose him because he has not too many wrinkles, no eye problems and has not needed tacking. Take a look at his website if you want to see some pictures of him. Leo the shar pei stud dog
Thanks
Leo’s responsible Owner
Get rid of those dogs and get a cat!
Good sound selective breeding helped to ‘produce’ helpful dogs. When done responsibly, it made sense. NOW these poor dogs are being bred into deformed practically nonfunctioning state and it is simply not fair to them. Do mixed breed dogs suffer from bad gene mixes? of course! But nothing like the deformaties that humans have forced upon these poor creatures such as English Bull dogs who can rarely breed without a laboratory–either at conception or delivery. Something wrong with that!
Let’s get off the PUREbred idea and get back on the Purpose BRED idea.. with one of the purposes being healthy dogs.
dD
I would have liked a chart that identified the main problems by as many of the breeds that is known. Then I’d know what to look for in a particular breed.
This article forces me to read through it, hoping that information was available (probably not). I’m already familiar with the information in it, so I’m looking for something different from your regular visitor.
Aw, I was hoping to see all of dogs, part 2. All I found was a preview. My friends come over Sundays, so I can’t watch then, I can’t afford a Tivo, and I can’t stay up late enough to watch a rebroadcast. If these episodes are stored on another site, please provide links.
On the other hand, I do very much appreciate the text versions of parts of the episode. With ADD, I have much better recall for print than for audio sources. Thank you.
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ALL THE DOGGIES ARE DEAD BECAUSE OF THESE DISEASES!!!! ITS SOOO SAD!!! I WANT TO GIVE ALL THE PUPPIES A HUG AND TELL THEM ITS OKAY!!! I LOVEE DOGGIES!!
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This helped me realize why my cat lived longer than my dog, my cat wasn’t a selective breeding cat, but my dog was and suffered the heart disease
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Um, ok. Thats great, I look foward to it. /Sarcasm
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Whats this about atheists? I thoguht this was about cute puppies! well puppies that get sick then die really fast and sadly.
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This is why I love mutts. They aren’t subjected to breeders’ focus on appearance over health and end up generally being much stronger health-wise than their purebred counterparts. There are still issues (large breed dogs will always be at risk of joint problems, for example) but it’s not nearly as bad as with dogs that were poorly bred.
Not saying that all purebreds are poorly bred – but most people buying purebreds don’t know what to watch out for. Stick with mutts :)
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I didn’t know so many risks were linked to breeding!
I think this article is really sad. People need to learn to be more careful with their actions.
hey ayanna! what kind of dog are you going to get? does it have a genetic disease?
im getting an sustralian sheperd and i hope not!!!
oppss meant Australian Sheperd
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Its quite worrying to see the real extent of problems that can strike dogs just becasue of selective breeding.
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Find a breeder that has a degree in genetics, doubt you will, all these breeders use pseudoacientific justifications for the harm they cause and they pander to the narcisism of people who are “not mixed breed kind of people”. Eugenics (the so called science use to determine akc purebreds) was the science hitler used to justify the extermination of the jews. Sounds like a pretty bad company to be in to me!
From GMO to breeding dogs we have always tried to play God. Appears that we will leave nature to nurture only after we have destroyed our own existence
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Thank you, I’ve recently been searching for info about this subject for a while and yours is the best I have found out so far. But, what about the bottom line? Are you positive in regards to the source?
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Wish I could se the whole episode!
Only responsible breeders (working to improve or continue a breed, or breeding working dogs) should be breeding, the rest of us should adopt. That said, there are many responsible breeders out there(one of my personal favs is Karen Ramstead who breeds Siberians who excell in the showring (”pretty”) and the Iditarod Trail (working dogs)).
A story I read in Whole Dog Journal suggested the Dalmation genetic problem had been worked on: by introducing outside bloodlines (I think it was another type of hound). The genetic issue was solved, the “crossbred” dogs looked and acted precisely like Dalmations, but the breed registry would not accept them. Sticking to the “purity” of your bloodlines at the expense of a breed’s health is ridiculous.
As for ‘Designer Dogs” (back in the day, we called them mutts), they are no different from various crossbreeds that have been done over the years in the horse world; crossing different available types or breeds to create a new type for a specific job (ie: the Thoroughbred, created from Arabian stallions and heavier English mares).
My first Bernese Mountain Dog (male) was a wonderful companion but lived only nine years, a bit younger than what I’ve read about this breed. He was a great dog who was smart and easily controlled. After his death I decided to get another Bernese. I went to the same breeder who I consider to be very ethical about breeding practices. Along came another Bernese male pup that turned out to be an exceptional friend and companion. He lived only six years and died of a major organ failure that spared him, and me as well, the horror of a lengthy disease process. He died lying in his favorite spot beside the front door while I was petting his beautiful double coat. He allowed me to issue my wishes by sight or sound. I never needed a leash for him. Both of those dogs are buried side-by-side in the rear of my property.
After a pause for some thought I felt I didn’t want to deal with another short lifetime again and decided against another Bernese. I visited an SPCA with the thought of getting my name on a list for a mixed breed pup in the springtime. I was shown a one year old male Great Pyrenees and spent an hour with him in a run and decided then and there to take this gentle large dog. That was a year ago and I have no regrets, even though he chewed up a couple pair of new socks that I had not put away. So Enzo and I are good friends now and I have learned to put things like socks in a drawer. I’m looking toward a good future with this dog.
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This a question: brachycephaly gene in bulldogs has that all was been there and became worst with inbreeding or is this cause by cross breeding with a Pug. There is no proof that a Pug and a bulldogs was cross bred. I will like if some with knowledge about this can contact me. Please please
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Come to think of it, my dachshund’s breath is much worse than any of the other dog’s iv’e had. Sounds like this is a trend. Try a baking soda and water mix to bruch their teeth.
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It’s a shame that your article doesn’t include information from National breed clubs that have worked tirelessly to eliminate many of the disorders you site. The Canine Health Fund has and is working with most purebred clubs to help identify and erradicate many of the diseases you mention. There are tests for almost all of the disorders and good, responsible breeders test for them. The myth of “mutt” or hybrid vigor is just that. The problem is that there are no consistent gene pools of “mutts” to test for disease.
You do a great disservice to the vast number of purebred breeders who test before breeding and to those who love specific breeds for very sound reasons.
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