Prioritization of Appearance over Health and Temperament Is Detrimental to the Welfare of Purebred Dogs and Cats

Prioritization of Appearance over Health and Temperament Is Detrimental to the Welfare of Purebred Dogs and Cats

Fashions in the appearance of purebred dogs and cats are encouraged by celebrity culture, social media, and online impulse buying. The popularity of characteristics perceived as cute, quirky, and anthropomorphic has driven increasingly exaggerated breed features appealing to aesthetics rather than h...

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Main Authors: Elodie Morel, Laureline Malineau, Charlotte Venet, Virginie Gaillard, Franck Péron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
brachycephaly
breed
breed-related diseases
BOAS
conformation
extreme
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/7/1003

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