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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 14, 2022 21:19:43 GMT -5
www.barkandwhiskers.com/2024-02-23-dogxim-caseStory at-a-glance Researchers in Brazil used genetic testing to confirm the existence of the first verified dog-fox hybrid, dubbed a “dogxim” The female dog-like creature was hit by a car and taken to a wildlife rehabilitation center, where staff took notice of her fox-like ears, appetite for rodents, and her dog like bark Genetic testing revealed the dogxim was the offspring of a female Pampas fox and a male domestic dog Experts believe the dogxim’s existence is concerning as it relates to the impact pet dogs might have on animal populations and their survival My notes: I don't know what people get out of (besides greed) to crossbreed domestic with wild animals. The animal is the one who suffers! Now it's happening in the wild. Edit: Link is no longer available so replacing it with valid one.
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Post by lainee on Apr 15, 2022 17:57:50 GMT -5
Yes, it is tragic...and mostly for greedy purposes. To make it worse, these same people just don't care.
Countries should not even consider it, and actually ban this practice. It's wrong...on so many levels.
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Post by Bob on Apr 15, 2022 18:51:15 GMT -5
That's screwed up!
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Post by nomad on Apr 27, 2022 12:06:31 GMT -5
Aren't Bengal cats domesticated cats? I am also against cross-breeding with wild species, I am also against in-breeding to create deformed animals. However, I think cross-breeding foreign species with local species can be good
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 29, 2022 20:46:54 GMT -5
Aren't Bengal cats domesticated cats? I am also against cross-breeding with wild species, I am also against in-breeding to create deformed animals. However, I think cross-breeding foreign species with local species can be good Bengals seem to be domesticated. I don't care for breeding wild with tame. The animal has both characteristics & it's not necessarily a good thing having a "wild" side when it's supposed to be a pet.
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Post by ravenfreak on May 6, 2022 21:00:44 GMT -5
I think it's terrible that people crossbreed animals. It's even worse when it comes to french bulldogs, they literally have issues breathing and it's got to be torture for them to be alive. We need to take care of animals and nature.
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Post by ZandraJoi on May 8, 2022 9:50:14 GMT -5
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Post by Bob on May 8, 2022 17:15:25 GMT -5
That's bullshit! It has no benefit to the animal whatsoever.
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Post by lainee on May 8, 2022 18:06:41 GMT -5
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Post by ZandraJoi on Feb 23, 2024 13:51:58 GMT -5
lainee, Bob, nomad, ravenfreak, I edited the first link as it wasn't available. But I put in a new link with a hybrid cross of fox & dog members may find interesting.
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Post by Bob on Feb 24, 2024 19:11:21 GMT -5
Unbelievable! But it makes sense.
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