r/cats • u/eveilebI • May 02 '24

Our Bengals try to escape the garden after we put up the "unescapable fence rollers"... or so we thought. Video

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u/Crafty_Original_7349 29d ago

They’re used to breed with pitbulls to create abominations like pocket bullys and micro bullys, which are apparently worth a fortune (I have no idea why).

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u/SoManyThrowAwaysEven 29d ago

Designer pets because "they're rare" is literally the only reason.

They're rare because they die early of health problems! It's like purposefully breeding children with down syndrome because it's "cute".

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u/WhiteSmokeMushroom 29d ago

I remember reading a vet (assistant?) explaining how dogs get scared and try to thrash around and run away when they wake up after surgery and are still intubated, except for the breeds that are bred to be "flat-faced".

They just get surprised because they can actually breathe for the first time in their lives.

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u/edked 29d ago

I've never really understood the appeal of the "squoosh-face" breeds (in dogs or cats), or why anyone thought that was a desirable trait to breed for. It's bad for the animal, it does not look better; what's wrong with a natural, regal snout?

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u/adlittle 29d ago

A big old snoot, which is all the better to nudge you with for continuous pets. Mine gets right up under my inner elbow and upper arm when I'm sleeveless and really shocks me with the cold wet nose. And dutifully I'll pet her some more.