Comparing the Looks of Dog Breeds in 1. By Dr. Becker. Not long ago I ran across an article in a U. K. publication titled How a Century of Breeding Improvement Has Turned Once Healthy Dogs into Deformed Animals. It featured some rather stunning pictures of certain dog breeds as they looked 1. The article led me to the blog it was borrowed from, Science and Dogs. The author of the blog post gives permission to use his before and after pictures, so I thought Id share them with my readers here at Mercola Healthy Pets. As a veterinarian, Ive seen first hand the problems created when dogs are bred exclusively to achieve a certain look, without concern for their health, mobility, or quality of life. It is deeply disturbing to me, with all we know about the suffering these animals endure, that breeders persist in exaggerating their dogs physical characteristics, even if it means sacrificing their health. Ooooo Without Your Love Rar' title='Ooooo Without Your Love Rar' />The images on the left are from a 1. Dogs of All Nations. The Tower of Wisdom and Stupidity An erotic RPG created with the concept of More Simple, More Deep in mind. You can play through the game without too much hassle These dog breeds were wellproportioned, generally healthy, and physically active hundred years ago, but now, the oncehealthy breeds turned into deformed dogs. Search the worlds information, including webpages, images, videos and more. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what youre looking for. Hello everyone, The new version all favorite modpack the famous player webium. All mods modpack been updated to a new version and are fully compatible. Tutorial Hacking Facebook using Phishing Method Fake Facebook Website. Ooooo Without Your Love Rar' title='Ooooo Without Your Love Rar' />The pictures on the right are todays poorly bred version of the dog on the left. By Science and Dogs. On the left is a well conditioned, athletic Bull Terrier. The dog on the right has an altered skull and thick abdomen. Todays Bull Terriers are prone to a long list of disorders, including extra teeth and compulsive tail chasing. By Science and Dogs. Look at how low to the ground todays Basset Hound is. His shorter stature is the result of changes to the rear leg structure. He also has surplus skin, and needlessly long ears. Todays Basset Hounds droopy eyes are prone to eyelid abnormalities, and he also often suffers from problems related to his vertebra. By Science and Dogs. See how much shorter the Boxers face on the right isBoxers are brachycephalic dogs, meaning they have pushed in faces. Like many brachy breeds, the Boxers already short muzzle has been bred even shorter over the years, and slightly upturned as well. Brachys have difficulty breathing and controlling their body temperature, which often places extreme limitations on their physical abilities. By Science and Dogs. This unfortunate animal is the poster dog for all that is wrong with exaggerated breeding for looks. English Bulldogs suffer from an endless list of diseases, and according to one survey, their median age of death is 6. The massive size of todays English Bulldog makes normal mating and birthing out of the question. They cant reproduce without medical intervention. By Science and Dogs. Download Outbreak By Robin Cook Pdf. Dachshunds a century ago had short but functional legs and necks in proportion to their overall size. Since then, they have been bred for longer backs and necks, jutting chests, and legs so short their bellies barely clear the floor. Doxies have the highest risk of any breed for intervertebral disc disease, which can cause paralysis. They are also prone to dwarfism related disorders, progressive retinal atrophy PRA, and leg problems. By Science and Dogs. The German Shepherd Dog is another animal that has been ruined by unscrupulous breeding practices. In 1. 91. 5, the GSD was a medium sized dog averaging 5. Todays GSD is a complete distortion of the original. Hes a good 3. 0 pounds heavier, with a barrel chest, sloping back, and often a drunken gait. These dogs used to be magnificent athletic specimens, but no more. By Science and Dogs. The Pug is another brachycephalic dog that has been bred to exaggerate the trait. The result High blood pressure, heart problems, low blood oxygen levels, breathing problems, a tendency to overheatdevelop heatstroke, dental issues, and skin fold dermatitis. At the other end of this poor dog is a highly desirable double curl tail, which is actually a genetic defect that can result in paralysis. By Science and Dogs. Todays version of this once highly skilled working dog is supersized, with a pushed in face and excess skin. The Saint Bernard doesnt do much work these days, because he quickly overheats. Some of the diseases hes prone to include eye and eyelid abnormalities, Stockards paralysis a spinal cord disorder, and bleeding disorders. I agree with the Science and Dogs blogger who concludes No dog breed has ever been improved by the capricious and arbitrary decision that a shorter or longer or flatter or bigger or smaller or curlier whatever is better. Condemning a dog to a lifetime of suffering for the sake of looks is not an improvement it is torture.