What are the problems with breeding dogs

In the world we live in, dogs have become indispensable members of countless families with their lively, cute, loyal, and friendly images. The joy and companionship they bring fills our lives with warmth. And dog breeding, as an important part of continuing the life of dog breeds and conveying beautiful emotions, should be a relay of life full of hope and joy. However, there are many problems in dog breeding in reality, which are like thorns hidden in the dark, not only hurting the physical and mental health of dogs, but also casting a shadow over the healthy development of the entire dog world.

Inbreeding is a controversial and highly harmful issue in dog breeding. From the genetic point of view, inbreeding refers to the mating and reproduction of two dogs with similar blood relationships, such as the mating between father and daughter, mother and son, brothers and sisters. The original intention of this breeding method is often to preserve certain specific excellent traits and maintain the purity of the bloodline. But it has brought serious consequences. Inbreeding greatly increases the likelihood of homozygosity of harmful alleles. When the genetic similarity between parents is extremely high, pathogenic genes that originally existed in a recessive state in the population are more likely to appear in pairs in offspring, leading to a high incidence of genetic diseases. Like German Shepherd Dogs, inbreeding leads to frequent occurrences of diseases such as epilepsy, pituitary dwarfism, and hip dysplasia. During epileptic seizures, the dog convulses uncontrollably, losing consciousness instantly and experiencing unbearable pain; Pituitary dwarfism hinders the normal growth and development of young dogs, causing them to remain in their juvenile size forever, and often accompanied by other health problems; Hip dysplasia causes extreme pain and even paralysis for dogs when walking. These diseases not only reduce the quality of life of dogs, but also put dual mental and economic pressure on their owners.

In addition to inbreeding, unreasonable breeding that pursues extreme appearance features has also brought great disasters to dogs. Under the influence of market demand, some breeders excessively pursue certain exaggerated appearance characteristics in order to cultivate so-called "unique" and "perfect" dogs. For example, in order to make the legs of a dachshund look shorter, breeders constantly engage in selective breeding, but ignore the health risks that this extreme body size poses to dogs. Sausage dogs are already prone to lumbar disc herniation due to their unique body shape, and improper breeding exacerbates this problem. There are also lapdogs, which people pursue for their flat faces, but this facial structure leads to narrow airways, difficulty breathing, and even life-threatening heatstroke in hot weather. The same goes for French bulldogs, who excessively pursue appearance features such as a large head and wide shoulders, often facing difficult childbirth during production, posing a serious threat to the safety of both mother and young dogs.

In the process of dog breeding, the breeding environment and hygiene conditions are also important issues that cannot be ignored. Some informal breeding facilities have small and crowded spaces, and the hygiene conditions are worrying. Many dogs are confined in small cages, lacking sufficient space for movement and unable to receive proper cleaning and care. In such harsh environments, dogs are highly susceptible to various diseases such as canine distemper and parvovirus infections. Once these infectious diseases break out in breeding facilities, they can quickly spread, causing a large number of dogs to become sick or even die. Moreover, harsh environments can have a negative impact on the mental health of dogs, making them timid, anxious, and more aggressive, making it difficult for them to become healthy and friendly pets.

Some breeders lack professional knowledge and sense of responsibility, which also brings many problems to dog breeding. Breeding dogs is not simply about mating and reproduction, but requires a wealth of professional knowledge and a high sense of responsibility. But some breeders have little knowledge about the genetic patterns, prenatal care, disease prevention and treatment of dogs. They blindly breed dogs without conducting comprehensive health checks and genetic screening, leading to the continuous spread of genetic diseases in their offspring. During the pregnancy of female dogs, they also do not know how to scientifically feed and care for them, and female dogs may experience difficult childbirth due to malnutrition or excessive obesity. Some breeders only use dog breeding as a means of obtaining economic benefits, without caring about the health and welfare of their dogs. They casually abandon sick or defective puppies, which not only violates moral ethics but also exacerbates the problem of stray dogs.

The problems that exist during dog breeding seriously affect the health and survival of dogs. In order for dogs to grow up healthy and happy, we must pay attention to these issues. Breeders should learn professional knowledge, abandon unreasonable breeding concepts, and provide a good breeding environment for dogs. At the same time, society should strengthen supervision of the dog breeding industry, establish strict norms and standards, and eliminate unethical breeding practices. Only in this way can we make dog breeding a truly loving and hopeful continuation of life, allowing dogs to have a bright future under the care of humans.