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Are you really so concerned about who they are ?
author : Miss Flora Daphne Ho

Golden Retriever, Beagle, Cocker Spaniels, Schnauzers, GSD, Jack Russels,
Poodle, Pomeranian Siberian Husky........, Persian Cat, Bermese, English Short Hair ,
Mackerel Tabby, Somali........ These are the breeds that most people will not be unfamiliar when told.

Golden Retrievers are really good tempered.
Beagles are very active,
Schnauzers are clever......

My xxxx breed own a particular award in xxxx year.....

Indeed, in the eyes of many, Pedigree means a " guarantee " for a good animal.
Pedigree is also referred as being a standard in some sense.
Pedigree is also, to many, a symbol for a social status. We are not saying that Pedigrees
are no good. Indeed we believe maintaining a certain standard for a particular breed of animals
is always important. However, when people are offered any mix-breed animals,
the first reaction is mostly a " certainly- not ". However, when we come to the area
of companionship, what is the difference between a pedigree and a non-pedigree? Let's see the questions below.

1. Which breed will accompany you more? Pedigree or Non -pedigree?
Answer : No difference

2. What breed will be more obedient?
Answer : It's the matter of the owner to introduce proper training to the animal.

3. What are the common Heredity disease that pedigree will suffer?
Answer :
Dogs :
Cataract - for Collie , miniature Poodle, American Cocker Spaniels, Miniature Schnauzers
Hip Dysplasia : for large breeds such as GSD, St Bernards, Labrador Retrievers

Cats :
Cataract - for Persian Cats, Birman Cats, Himalayan Cats.

4. Which breed will avoid problems like heartworm, fleas and ticks?
Answer : Both Pedigree and non-pedigree have the same risk factor.

5. Which breed is normally healthier?
Answer : Non-pedigree animals are less prone to hereditary diseases and
have better anti-bodies and most of the time healthier than pedigree animals.

6. Which breed has better temperament?
Answer : Non-pedigree animals are most of the time more friendly towards animals
and humans because the dominant genetic characteristics of their pedigree counter
parts are hidden.

Viewing the simple survey above, would it time for us to eliminate the bias against
non-pedigree animals and consider giving them a lovely home which they all well deserve?
Are you really so concerned about who they are ????

updated :25 Jan 2004 - all rights reserved