What do the terms inbreeding and linebreeding mean?
What is inbreeding? Inbreeding is the mating of related individuals that have one or more relatives in common. Linebreeding is...
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How can owners of dogs with exaggerated physical features help their pets?
Owners of pet dogs with exaggerated physical features need to be fully aware of the specific health and welfare problems... -
What can breeders do to avoid exaggerated physical features that compromise dog welfare?
Every breeder has an important responsibility to ensure their dogs live a healthy, happy and long life. A number of... -
What animal welfare problems are associated with pedigree dog breeding?
There are a number of significant animal welfare problems associated with pedigree dog breeding. These include exaggerated physical features, inbreeding... -
What are the health problems with Scottish Fold cats?
The Scottish Fold breed of cat is a very popular pet in the USA, due to its affectionate and gentle... -
What are the welfare issues associated with narrowed nostrils in dogs (stenotic nares)?
Some dogs have a condition from birth where their nostrils are narrowed or constricted; this is called stenotic nares [1].... -
What is Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)?
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is a breed related disorder that significantly compromises the welfare of affected animals who are...