Lightning-Wings said:
I personally think the bully breed, pug breed, etc. (the dog who is born to suffer basically) should go extinct or be bred so their offspring can live better, more healthier lives.
As for bully-type dogs, such breeds were created to fight with other animals. This is a terrible thing.
As for pugs, it is generally assumed that they originated from China and are an old breed of dog. In the past, they were mainly used as companions for the Chinese aristocracy. I found a source that claims their origins date back to 400 BC.
I began to assume that pugs were a pure breed of dog, but their appearance probably came from man's preference for a particular look and mixing with other breeds of dogs.
NinRick said:
Pubs, chihuahuas, dachshund, the list goes on and on. Apparently the further the dogs have went away from Wolfes genetically speaking the worse it gets.
I used to think about owning a Chihuahua. They are one of the oldest dog breeds in America. The Toltecs bred dogs that were similar to the Chihuahua and they were considered sacred. The Mayans and Aztecs also owned them. Generally it is their appearance that has changed, because in the past they were a little larger than they are today. Finding the exact history of a particular breed of dog is difficult, and it is also likely that they may have been mixed with other breeds of dogs.
NinRick said:
Wolfdogs are very healthy dogs for example, and are probably the smartest dog breeds out there, those are a hybrid of wolves and dogs.
Yes, I agree with this statement. If anyone is curious, pure dog breeds (wolf type) are: Siberian Husky, Alaskan malamute and Samoyed.
Other dog breeds that are pure breeds: Chow chow, Lhasa apso, Pekingese, Shar pei, Tibetan Terrier, Basenji, Akita and Shiba.
The Saluki dog breed is also one of the oldest dog breeds. They were originally bred in the Fertile Crescent. It is dated that they were found as far back as 6,000 years ago. Saluki were favored by pharaohs and members of the aristocracy and their images appeared in ancient art and reliefs. They were buried with their owners so they could accompany them to the afterlife.