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Some of the most popular dog breeds in the country, including types of bulldogs like the Frenchie, have genetic features considered by experts to be disorders. A new bill in New Hampshire wants to limit breeding of two individual animals with the same birth defects which are known to cause suffering.
New Hampshire lawmakers state in House Bill 1102 that birth defects and deformities like brachycephaly, or intentional breeding of animals with these defects, causes hardships in dogs' lives. The legislation groups breeding of this kind in with cruelty or inhumane treatment of dogs by their owners. The group said,"While it may appear that this bill only targets a subset of breeders, its expansive language actually targets breeders of all dogs."
The animal rights group Four Paws says selective breeding is focused more on appearance than behavior, and that it disregards the effects breeding can have on a dog's behavior. The group says that selective breeding can lead to behavioral issues including aggression and anxiety.
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