I dare you to name one breed that isn't jacked up genetically.

I dare you to name one breed that isn't jacked up genetically.

I see pugs and bulldogs getting a lot of hate on this site, and it really grinds my gears. Yes, English Bulldogs are probably the unhealthiest purebred dog, they are predisposed to a plethora of medical conditions. But so are the loveable Labradors (cancer, skin masses, hip dysplasia, degenerative joint diseases, ect) and the quirky Corgis (Patellar Luxation, degenerative disc disease, eye issues, ect) and even the misunderstood Pit Bulls (Bloat, skin allergies, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and deafness).

And for those of you who are going to retort with, " Well, if you just get a mutt from a shelter then you won't have any of those problems. Those dogs only have those issues because they were bred to." My Affenpinscher/Cavalier Spaniel mix had a history of GI issues, liver issues, and heart issues and she died of congestive heart failure, which are all breed specific risks for Cavaliers. Just because it's a mix doesn't make it safe, and yes ANY dog can be susceptible to any illness or ailment, some more then others. But get off your friggin high horse about how you saved your dog from a shelter instead of paying a breeder to make more deformities. If you like a breed specific dog, why not look at a breed specific rescue like Chicago English Bulldog Rescue, or buy it from a breeder, I don't give a flying fuck, as long as you research what you're getting into and you take care of your friggin animal.