The Purebred Paradox

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Abstract

The quest to create the “perfect” dog may be contributing to a genetic health crisis among purebreds. A lack of genetic testing, mating of closely related animals, and breed standards that encourage extreme features over health have been blamed for a host of health problems facing scores of breeds today.

Recommended Citation

(2010) "The Purebred Paradox," Animal Sheltering 2010-12: Vol. 2010: No. 5, Article 6.
Available at: https://www.wellbeingintlstudiesrepository.org/animshel/vol2010/iss5/6