Some German Shepherds have a genetic condition known as hip dysplasia, in which the hip joint is misaligned. Photo: 123rf.com
Pet issues tend to be hot-buttons and, when it comes to debating whether pedigrees are healthier or not than mutts, hackles go up instantly.
On the one side are the pedigree breeders who point out that ethical breeders will spot and breed out inherited health problems. They also look to preserve bloodlines and produce dogs that fulfill certain characteristics.
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