What do the terms inbreeding and linebreeding mean?
What is inbreeding? Inbreeding is the mating of related individuals who have one or more ancestors in common [1]. Linebreeding...
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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 are able to live a healthy, happy and long life.... -
What are the animal welfare problems associated with Scottish Fold cats?
The Scottish Fold breed of cat has a very distinctive appearance and is a popular companion cat in some countries.... -
What do I need to know about Brachycephalic dogs?
We know that the human families of brachycephalic, or flat-faced, dogs love and cherish these animals. Unfortunately, the exaggerated physical...