The Bizarre Truth About Purebred Dogs (and Why Mutts Are Better) - Adam Ruins Everything
Dropout2 HN recommenders · recommended in 2 months, 2017–2021
comedy · general · evergreen · 2017–2021 on HN
An Adam Ruins Everything segment arguing that purebred dogs suffer from inbreeding and genetic disorders, and that mutts are healthier. It follows the show's comedic debunking style.
Shared in dog-breeding threads as a snappy summary of the genetic-diversity problem.
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3 comments from Hacker News
I'm not the person you're replying to, but: I love dogs, I have a dog, and I think dog breeding is a net evil. I wish it would stop. Edit: While it's admittedly over-the-top snarky, this video sums up my feelings nicely: ▶ this video
There was a great video I saw about how "purebred" dogs are essentially a cesspool of genetic disorders, and how we need to start taking active steps to bring back genetic diversity in our dogs. It was eye opening to see that the pedigrees we put on a pedestal are actually putting our dogs through a host of abnormalities and health complications. ▶ this video
When I saw "purebred" and "AKC", my mind immediately went to: The Bizarre Truth About Purebred Dogs (and Why Mutts Are Better) - Adam Ruins Everything ▶ this video