Posted on 07/28/2017 3:17:50 AM PDT by C19fan
German Shepherds are living and dying in misery due to intensive breeding for “cosmetic” reasons, a major new report by the Royal Veterinary College has found. A survey of data collected from 430 clinics across the UK reveals arthritis, cancer, aggression and sloping backs are afflicting the breed at higher rates than others due to aggressive selection. Nearly one in two German Shepherds is being put down because they are unable to walk, experts said.
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That is so heartbreaking and satanic IMHO.
Have one sleeping on my bed right now, I will yell at her to get off when I go out to start the irrigation.
Do you have dependable kids?
My Mother extracted a promise out of me before she died, that I would take care of her four footed boys and girls.
Mom knew I was a dog type of guy and knew I would take good care of them.
My vet took a look (full medical workup) at them and told all 3 that they had won the lottery, made me laugh.
Doctor Nickerson sees all of my boys and girls 4 times a year, and more often if there is any problem.
The local animal control has to keep adding names to our pack license.
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