Pedigree Dogs Have More Medical Problems
If you drive a luxury car, you've probably discovered that maintenance doesn't come cheap. But did you also know that the same principle applies to your pets? It's true.
A study released in 2000 examined the medical records of more than 200,000 dogs in the U.S. and Great Britain. It found that expensive breeds such as Boxers, Irish Wolfhounds and Great Danes are more likely to have at least one illness every year. A similar report by Swedish veterinarians confirms the theory - mixed breed mongrels (i.e., good ole companion dogs) are sturdier and healthier than purebred pedigrees.
26 percent of Boxers are likely to have expensive medical issues. Irish Wolfhounds came in second at 24 percent, followed by Great Danes at 23...
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