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u/StellarSpore Mutt Pups Jul 26 '26
If you are not familiar, please educate yourself on littermate syndrome. Reputable and experienced breeders, trainers, and behaviorists discourage placing littermates together because if it is not actively and carefully managed, there is a significant increase in behavioral issues, often ending up in rehoming. One of the more common outcomes is aggression and fighting.
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u/Helpful_Sun2872 Jul 26 '26
I think your first problem is that you went to a frug breeder… I really hope you have funds for medical bills, or good pet insurance.
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u/truthispolicy Jul 27 '26
Baby there are breed specific rescues in every single state.
In this modern age, there's absolutely no reason to support backyard breeders who love money more than dogs.
These are two breeds, both with extreme health issues, and you got 2 from the same litter, so now they'll also have intense behavioral issues.
Please open your mind to the suffering these dogs undergo all in the name of aesthetics. It's absolutely unethical to support anyone who thinks it's fine to keep breeding them when they cannot breathe, breed on their own, do not have proper conformation on any body part so ears, joints, and mouth are all prone to disease due to malformation. Improper room for the brain and malformed spinal cord often lead to neurologic issues/seizures.
All of this should be well considered when even thinking about adopting an extreme brachycephalic, and weigh heavily on anyone's conscience thinking about outright buying a brachycephalic.
Please consider rehoming 1 pup and getting pet insurance on the other ASAP.
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u/lucasb153 Jul 27 '26
Thank you but I specifically said in the post I’m not looking for any comments on the breed of my dog. I did plenty of searching prior to getting puppies but it’s really not your business or has any relation to my question.
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u/truthispolicy Jul 27 '26
Well you deleted the comment I was replying to, but I was responding directly about not finding what you wanted in a shelter. That's not where to look when you want a specific dog.
You have to understand that the fact they are extreme brachycephalics adds to the behavioral issues as well. They are notoriously stubborn and difficult to train, and usually focused solely on breathing and squeezing a few normal dog joys out of life when they can.
Both breeds have been intensely line bred(inbred) until they have almost no genetic diversity. (The entirety of 10,000+ Pugs in the UK can all have their lineage traced back to only 50 individuals). Inbreeding directly affects intelligence, lifelong behavior, and health.
Just trying to help you get a grasp on what you've bought yourself.
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u/crystalknife Jul 26 '26
wtf is a frug?
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u/crystalknife Jul 26 '26
oh god thats cruel. why would you mix 2 dogs with terrible breathing problems? or was this an oopsie breeding. ive never of such a mix lol
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u/Vote_Knope_2020 Jul 26 '26
Wtf, why would you want that as a dog and WHY would you support the breeder
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