00:04Genetic diversity is known to be a boon for all species.
00:07So are purebred dogs more prone to diseases and health issues than others?
00:11Especially as dog breeding and the ethical issues related to that have come to light.
00:15But a new study hoped to give a definitive answer once and for all.
00:18Researchers with the Royal Veterinary College surveyed some 9,400 crossbreed dog owners,
00:23specifically mixed breed poodle varieties.
00:26They then compared their health with their purebred counterparts.
00:28The study looked in particular at the most common varieties of health issues these animals face,
00:33including eye and ear infections, diarrhea and cruciate ligament rupture,
00:37finding that the crossbreeds and purebreds shared the same health issues 87% of the time.
00:43So what does that mean?
00:44Well, it means that at least with these particular breeds,
00:46they show no signs of what is often referred to as hybrid vigor
00:49or an increased ability to stave off illness and other issues.
00:53However, the researchers say this isn't the only reason to consider alternatives to purebreeds.
00:57With the experts imploring prospective dog owners to carefully consider the conditions
01:01in which your future pet might be bred and the animal's temperament and health.
01:06So let's do this.
01:07So let's look at this.
01:09Let's look at this.
01:10You
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