Bulldog mutations
It is obvious that through each decade the various bulldog types and breeds have been building upon new mutations. The bully is, in fact, mutation upon mutation.Perhaps the English Bulldog is the best example of the damage mutated genes can cause. Most of the modern bulldog breeds either came down off of EB blood or were influenced by it. The unfortunate thing, is that many novice or "newbie" breeders are constantly playing with these mutated genes and trying to create greatness with unsound dogs. The more mutated and exaggerated a dog is, the more people praise it. There is even a breed that has introduced an "Extreme Class" for all the breeders who don't have a clue what correct canine structure is. An observation I have made when looking at genetics is : MUTATIONS CAUSE GENETIC INFORMATION TO BE LOST, NOT GAINED. In my opinion, when we add new mutations or more exaggerated mutations into a genetically consistent line of dogs, we alter the overall genetics, and immediately lose a vast amount of genetic consistency. So it had better be worthwhile to introduce that mutated gene, because we have to work hard for awhile to re-establish consistency in related dogs. The best way to consistency is inbreeding and linebreeding. Outcrossing (which is the common practice of 90% of breeders out there) is the quickest way to inconsistency, unpredictability, and genetic mess. In my opinion, the only reason to outcross is if a dog has something so valuable to your program that you are willing to alter the genetic code in your line and work to get back the consistency. For those of you who are pet owners and not breeders, if you buy dogs from those who inbreed and linebreed rather than constantly outcross, I think you will be much happier with the results of your investment.
It is obvious that through each decade the various bulldog types and breeds have been building upon new mutations. The bully is, in fact, mutation upon mutation.Perhaps the English Bulldog is the best example of the damage mutated genes can cause. Most of the modern bulldog breeds either came down off of EB blood or were influenced by it. The unfortunate thing, is that many novice or "newbie" breeders are constantly playing with these mutated genes and trying to create greatness with unsound dogs. The more mutated and exaggerated a dog is, the more people praise it. There is even a breed that has introduced an "Extreme Class" for all the breeders who don't have a clue what correct canine structure is. An observation I have made when looking at genetics is : MUTATIONS CAUSE GENETIC INFORMATION TO BE LOST, NOT GAINED. In my opinion, when we add new mutations or more exaggerated mutations into a genetically consistent line of dogs, we alter the overall genetics, and immediately lose a vast amount of genetic consistency. So it had better be worthwhile to introduce that mutated gene, because we have to work hard for awhile to re-establish consistency in related dogs. The best way to consistency is inbreeding and linebreeding. Outcrossing (which is the common practice of 90% of breeders out there) is the quickest way to inconsistency, unpredictability, and genetic mess. In my opinion, the only reason to outcross is if a dog has something so valuable to your program that you are willing to alter the genetic code in your line and work to get back the consistency. For those of you who are pet owners and not breeders, if you buy dogs from those who inbreed and linebreed rather than constantly outcross, I think you will be much happier with the results of your investment.
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