BYC Café

[sourland]

Goldens were initiated with a very limited pool of individuals; therefore, they are a rather 'closely' bred breed. There is no question that there is a breed tendency towards developing cancer. Our two earlier dogs both died of cancer in their early teens. Dani is pushing 10, and so far so good, but we know what the probability is.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Goldens were initiated with a very limited pool of individuals; therefore, they are a rather 'closely' bred breed. There is no question that there is a breed tendency towards developing cancer. Our two earlier dogs both died of cancer in their early teens. Dani is pushing 10, and so far so good, but we know what the probability is.

So they are more closely bred than some other breeds? I feel like a lot of the show dogs are closely bred. That makes sense, thanks for explaining it. I had heard about the cancer but not the ear stuff. Do you think the cancer is dependent on the lines or all Goldens prone? I think I had heard it was a common problem in American show lines? Or maybe it was European. I heard working lines have a bit more energy or maybe directed drive? But then again the calm loveable goof is kind of the appeal of the Golden, I'm not sure I'd want a higher drive or energy one. But maybe the working/field have less cancer risk? Maybe not though. Either way, my dad says he loves Goldens and they are calmer than Labs, so I would think getting a field one would defeat the purpose of calmer. But he says he loves them but doesn't love the ear problems

 

[ShrekDawg]

My dad still doesn't believe it aha

 

[scottcaddy]

Good Morning! Café
it is finally Friday Morning here
Coffee and Tea water are ready.
Have a good weekend!
Scott

 

[Mtn Margie]

Morning! I got to show my brother the classic moose pose,
being belly deep in a pond and a baby curled up in the tall grass on the bank. He took some pics and enjoyed the scene.
Today DS# and I are going to start a mitigation project for a neighbor and we shall see what we can get done before the rain comes in.
Have a good one and stay cool!

 

[sourland]

Good morning, Café.

 

[Mtn Margie]

Morning back to you.

 

[ronott1]

I started cinnamon rolls this morning--I will have some espresso with them.

 

[pertnear09]

I started cinnamon rolls this morning--I will have some espresso with them.

. Come along grandkids

 

[scottcaddy]

. Come along grandkids

Mine will share with yours
Scott