Extinction of the Pure Bred Canine Species

The Following AKC Recognized Breeds are endanger of extinction. early art dog

Salukis

Belgian Tervuren

Belgian Sheepdogs

Retrievers (Flat-Coated)

Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens

Bedlington Terriers

Spaniels (Welsh Springer)

Wirehaired pointing Griffons

Briards

Spaniels (American Water)

Lowchen

Spaniels (Clumber)

Black and Tan Coonhounds

Anatolian Shepherds

Pulik

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs

Miniature Bull Terriers

Kuvaszok

Spinone Italiano

Finnish Spitz

Scottish Deerhounds

Retrievers (Curly-Coated)

Komondorok

Canaan Dogs

Spaniels (Field)

Spaniels ( Irish Water)

Greyhounds

Sealyham Terriers

Skye Terriers

Pharaoh Hounds

German Pinschers

Spaniels (Sussex)

Dandie Dinmont Terriers

Ibizan Hounds

Plotts

Foxhounds (American)

Harriers

Otterhounds

Foxhounds (English)

This page is devoted to an examination of the problems facing pure bred dogs today and a discussion of possible solutions to the problems.

Articles
Breed Extinction
	A Healthier Future for Pedigree Dogs Although Purebred Dogs Can Be Best in Show, Are They Worst in Health? Analysis of Genetic Variation in 28 Dog Breed Populations With 100 Microsatellite Markers Analysis of the canine genome and canine health: A commentary Analysis of the canine genome and canine health: Bridging a gap Are Pure-Bred Dog and Pedigreed Cat Breeds Endangered? Breed Dilemmas and Extinction Breeding Strategies for Prioritising Health in Pedigree Dogs Building effective systems to manage inbreeding in pedigree dog breeds Characterization of the genetic profile of five Danish dog breeds Comparative Analysis of Genome Diversity in Bullmastiff Dogs Disease burden in four populations of dog and cat breeds compared to mixed-breed dogs and European shorthair cats Dog breed standards and breed-related illness Dog Breeds Vulnerable to Extinction in the United States Diversifying Selection Between Pure-Breed and Free-Breeding Dogs Inferred from Genome-Wide SNP Analysis Evaluation of inbreeding and relationship coefficients in hovawart dogs and analysis of trends in coat colour changes Eugenics or Dysgenics Flourishing dogs: the case for an individualized conception of welfare and its implications Founder's Effect Four things puppy buyers need to know about health, disability and racism in the world of purebred dog breeding Future Dog Breeding for Gene Soundness Genetic diversity of dog breeds: within-breed diversity comparing genealogical and molecular data Genetic status of purebred dogs in the UK Genetic variability in Bracco Italiano dog breed assessed by pedigree data Half of 23 Belgian dog breeds has a compromised genetic diversity, as revealed by genealogical and molecular data analysis How serious is inbreeding in show dogs? InbreedIng In Pembroke Welsh CorgI PoPulatIon In Poland Managing the Genetic Health of the Basenji Population Pedigree dogs are becoming stupid as we breed them for looks, not brains Pedigree Dogs Exposed Purebred Dogs and Canine Wellbeing The Pox of the Popular Sire History and Structure of the Closed Pedigreed Population of Icelandic Sheepdogs Population structure and genetic heterogeneity in popular dog breeds in the UK Population structure and inbreeding from pedigree analysis of purebred dogs Prevalence of inherited disorders among mixed-breed and purebred dogs Purebred vs Mixed Breed Dogs: Various Disorders Recent breeding history of dog breeds in Sweden: modest rates of inbreeding, extensive loss of genetic diversity and lack of correlation between inbreeding and health Rosettes to Ruin The breeding of pedigree dogs: Time for strong leadership The Eugenics Man and the Kennel Club The Francis Galton Dog Show (beginning of the closed registry of dogs) from the Terrierman's Daily Dose The History of Dog Breeds Victorians, genetics, and the importance of diversity The Ins and Outs of Pedigree Analysis, Genetic Diversity, and Genetic Disease Control The challenges of pedigree dog health: approaches to combating inherited disease The Mismeasure of Dog The Pox of Popular Sire The Queen's Corgis and Other Breeds at Risk of Extinction The Origin and Consequences of Canine Eugenics The Relation between Canine Hip Dysplasia, Genetic Diversity and Inbreeding by Breed The Truth About Dogs Part 1 The Truth About Dogs Part 2 The Truth About Dogs Part 3 Trends in genetic diversity for all Kennel Club registered pedigree dog breeds Westminster Eugenics Show Whole-genome sequence, SNP chips and pedigree structure: building demographic profiles in domestic dog breeds to optimize genetic-trait mapping Why Breeding Pedigree Dogs is just another name for Eugenics This is an a chapter from Michael Brandlow's book "A Matter of Breeding: A Biting History of Pedigree Dogs and How the Quest for Status Has Harmed Man's Best Friend." You can get the book through Amazon.
Politics
	A Gathering Storm Bring New Measures A Proposal To Stop Breeding Dogs The Politics of Dogs: Criticism of Policies of AKC We're Breeding Dogs to Death
Rebuilding Breeds
	1. Landrace vs. Purebred Scotch Collies
Outcrossing	A scheme of the outcrossing project of the Norwegian Lundehund to increase genetic diversity International Outcross Programme Irish Red and White Setters and Irish Red Setters Wetterhoun Outcross Program (You will need to translate this page from Dutch to English)
The Politics of Showing Dogs	An Ugly Truth - Dog Show Politics The Dog Show Game ? Telling It Like It Is