The Bizarre Truth About Purebred Dogs (and Why Mutts Are Better) - Adam Ruins Everything
Why Hacker News recommends it
Shared in dog-breeding threads as a snappy summary of the genetic-diversity problem.
What it is
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.
Recommended by 2 HN commenters across 2 different months, 2017 to 2021.
What Hacker News said
Recommends whack · 2017-02 · on “Pugs are anatomical disasters. Vets must speak out–even if it’s bad for business”
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]
Recommends hairofadog · 2021-12 · on “Study: Most Dog Breeds Highly Inbred”
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]
Cites GICodeWarrior · 2019-06 · on “Only 37 dogs of each breed can have the same name”
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]