Comments on: Selective Breeding Problems http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/dogs-that-changed-the-world/selective-breeding-problems/1281/ The premier natural history series Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:13:26 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Jessica http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/dogs-that-changed-the-world/selective-breeding-problems/1281/comment-page-1/#comment-15634 Jessica Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:17:41 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/15/selective-breeding-problems/#comment-15634 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. 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.

]]> By: Chris http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/dogs-that-changed-the-world/selective-breeding-problems/1281/comment-page-1/#comment-12402 Chris Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:28 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/15/selective-breeding-problems/#comment-12402 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 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.

]]> By: boo http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/dogs-that-changed-the-world/selective-breeding-problems/1281/comment-page-1/#comment-12192 boo Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:10:21 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/15/selective-breeding-problems/#comment-12192 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 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…

]]> By: Sarah http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/dogs-that-changed-the-world/selective-breeding-problems/1281/comment-page-1/#comment-12007 Sarah Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:36:57 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/15/selective-breeding-problems/#comment-12007 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. 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.

]]> By: Tessa http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/dogs-that-changed-the-world/selective-breeding-problems/1281/comment-page-1/#comment-11949 Tessa Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:41:34 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/15/selective-breeding-problems/#comment-11949 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. 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.

]]> By: Timmyfan http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/dogs-that-changed-the-world/selective-breeding-problems/1281/comment-page-1/#comment-11714 Timmyfan Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:37:11 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/15/selective-breeding-problems/#comment-11714 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 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.

]]> By: emma http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/dogs-that-changed-the-world/selective-breeding-problems/1281/comment-page-1/#comment-11546 emma Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:43:00 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/15/selective-breeding-problems/#comment-11546 This was very helpful =] This was very helpful =]

]]> By: Andrew http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/dogs-that-changed-the-world/selective-breeding-problems/1281/comment-page-1/#comment-11510 Andrew Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:26:58 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/15/selective-breeding-problems/#comment-11510 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. 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.

]]> By: that dog in the picture http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/dogs-that-changed-the-world/selective-breeding-problems/1281/comment-page-1/#comment-10562 that dog in the picture Mon, 11 May 2009 13:56:31 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/15/selective-breeding-problems/#comment-10562 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 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

]]> By: cat http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/dogs-that-changed-the-world/selective-breeding-problems/1281/comment-page-1/#comment-10330 cat Mon, 04 May 2009 20:35:38 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/15/selective-breeding-problems/#comment-10330 bloodhounds are gross bloodhounds are gross

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