Shepherds
are my dog of choice
I love them
so much
I saw a video today
by a veterinarian
naming the 5 dogs
people might not want to get
Great Dane
heart problems
and other health issues
due to their size
they usually die young
wonderful loving dogs
but heartbreak
from losing them so soon
Shar Pei's
the creases in their folds
can get infected
and cause skin problems
they often need surgery
because their skin folds over their eyes
so they can't see
they also have other health problems
Frenchie's, pugs, etc.
all dogs with a smushed face
health problems
can't breath
eye problems
from budging eyes
Dachshund's
back problems
short legs
other health problems
and finally
German Shepherds
hip dysplasia
and other health problems
as well
ALL of these
dogs have specific health problems
but dogs that can't breath
suffer
gasping for air
unable to walk far
or play normally
wiener dogs
have all kinds of back pain
and problems
he went on
saying they are all wonderful
loving dogs
but they are dogs with difficult lives
because of human intervention
breeding them
for cuteness
or other purposes
I had the feeling that he feels
sorry for the dogs
and the pain and suffering
they go through
during their lives
My Shepherd didn't have hip problems. A Shepherd that slants, his hind legs lower, have a good chance of getting it. My dog was straight across his back. The vet I was going to, at the time, said his hips would be fine. No idea if that's true or not, but that's what he said.
In the end we fall in love with the dog that is meant to be ours. The vet was just saying that in his practice, these were the top 5 dogs he sees all the time. The dogs with the most medical problems.
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FYI...
According to PETA, pugs and other breathing-impaired breeds (BIBs) may not exist for much longer due to genetic diseases that can make their health so poor they can't survive. Pugs have a condition called Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), which is caused by their compact skull structure that can deform their nostrils or soft palate, making it difficult for them to breathe. Pugs are almost five times more likely to have BOAS than other dogs.
Other health issues that pugs face include:
- Laryngeal collapse: The larynx's cartilage becomes stressed by chronic upper airway abnormalities, making it difficult for the larynx to open wide enough
- Hypoplastic trachea: Pugs have narrow tracheas that can degenerate as the cartilage rings weaken and collapse
- Oxygen starvation: BOAS can cause oxygen starvation, which can lead to fainting and other problems
- Skin infections: Pugs have more skin than their face size needs, which can cause skin infections
- Eye ulcers: Pugs often have eye ulcers
- Spine abnormalities: Pugs often have painful spine abnormalities
- Obesity: About 17% of pugs are obese, compared to almost 7% of other dogs
Some say that the extreme characteristics that many owners find appealing, such as squashed faces, big eyes, and curly tails, seriously compromise pugs' health and welfare. Others say that pug mixes breathe better than purebreds, are healthier, and are less expensive.
Breathing Problems in Pugs and Bulldogs Might Have a Genetic Component | Smithsonian
'This is a calamity': the surgeons keeping pugs and bulldogs ...
Feb 27, 2019 — BOAS dogs can suffer from oxygen starvation, leading to fainting and other problems. The constant fight to draw in air...
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Pug health so poor it 'can't be considered a typical dog' - study
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