The average inbreeding based on genetic analysis across 227 breeds was close to 25%, or the equivalent of sharing the same genetic material with a full sibling. These are levels considered well above what would be safe for either humans or wild animal populations. In humans, high levels of inbreeding (3-6%) have been associated with increased prevalence of complex diseases as well as other conditions.

For snub-nosed dogs, it's more like 34 percent inbreeding (more than a full sibling)

[–] DerEwigeAtheist@hexbear.net 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There is a reason I prefered mixed breeds. Way less health problems, and also avoids participating in the industry.

[–] HexBroke@hexbear.net 7 points 1 year ago

meow-hug

[–] Moss@hexbear.net 6 points 1 year ago

People who set out for a certain breed of dog and buy from breeders suck. Adopt a rescue dog if you want one and you can care for one. My dog is a rescue and it took us a while to teach her what she can and can't do, but she's a perfectly innocent dog and has never hurt anyone.