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Is it true that mongrels are healthier than purebred dogs: a dog handler's opinion
10.11.2024 13:16
Updated: 11.11.2024 16:58
For a long time, it was generally accepted in society that mongrel dogs were healthier than their purebred counterparts.
But dog experts call this another myth that has nothing to do with natural selection.
Popular myth
It is important to take into account the fact that the health of purebred dogs is studied more. Each breeder conducts careful selection, during which those animals that do not fit the breed standard or have any diseases are excluded from breeding, - the YSIA portal quotes the words of the head of the Russian Cynological Federation Vladimir Golubev.
Therefore, there is no reason to claim that mongrel dogs are healthier than purebred dogs.
But supporters of this theory are sure that weak or sick mongrel puppies die at birth, and only the strongest survive.
In the case of purebred dogs, things are different. Every breeder cares about the dog giving birth to healthy offspring.
What does a dog's health depend on?
In reality, a dog's health depends on genetics and heredity, conditions of keeping and feeding, living conditions and the dog's health during pregnancy. These are key factors.
Other things to remember include a balanced diet, proper grooming, your pet's lifestyle and physical activity, and regular veterinary checkups.
