Straylight
New member
Hey guys!
Loki is my first dog ever, so I don't really know much about the dog world. I'm curious about the health of show-quality Newfies; I know that show-quality German Shepherds are often cited as the quintessential example of sacrificing health for an arbitrary "quality" standard (their back legs are just terrible, right?), but it seems that show-quality Newfies are pretty healthy.
I don't want to start a religious war, I'm really just curious!
Loki is my first dog ever, so I don't really know much about the dog world. I'm curious about the health of show-quality Newfies; I know that show-quality German Shepherds are often cited as the quintessential example of sacrificing health for an arbitrary "quality" standard (their back legs are just terrible, right?), but it seems that show-quality Newfies are pretty healthy.
- What's the show scene like when it comes to health of the breed?
- Are people actively working to breed healthier Newfies?
- If there are known health problems with show-quality Newfies, what are they?
- How would you characterize the trajectory of the breed's overall health?
I don't want to start a religious war, I'm really just curious!