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Originally Posted by Nirvana
When you combine the problems and genetic defects of several breeds this is basically untrue and has seemed to play out in the case of the dog MTP's family adopted.
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That's why I said 'often' rather than 'usually'. It all depends on the mix. There are some breeds of dog I just would not keep, even though I like them. Because I know that their breed is peculiarly prone to distressing genetic conditions. Much of it is because of the extreme breed standards imposed on these breeds in show circles. A situation that is thankfully changing, but which has left a legacy of problems.