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Bonobo

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4. The big takeaway seems to be two points.

Reply to baldguy (Original post)

Thu May 30, 2013, 01:19 AM

May 2013

1) People make a lot of mistakes when identifying breeds.

2) There is variation in behavior between individuals of the same breed.

I am certain both are true.

But saying that there is variation among members of the same breed is NOT the same as saying that breeds do not have an influence on behavior and no one in the videos you posted said that -AND I AM SURE they would, in fact, readily admit that although variation among individuals exists, there is also tremendous behavioral variation between breeds generally.

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There is little correlation between visual breed identification and the DNA of mixed-breed dogs. [View all] baldguy May 2013 OP

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You didn't even bother to look at Dr Irizarry's video. baldguy May 2013 #2

I do believe about the training and socialization, but what about herding and swimming instincts? NYC_SKP May 2013 #3

I would not allow myself to be dragged into woo-woo land. Bonobo May 2013 #5

Really: Fuck with my Lion and I'll chew your ass off your pelvis. cliffordu May 2013 #9

Well, you know. Cats... NYC_SKP May 2013 #10

The big takeaway seems to be two points. Bonobo May 2013 #4

The point is that ignorant people want to subject Pit Bulls to wholesale slaughter baldguy May 2013 #7

Well that may be your point. Bonobo May 2013 #8

If you're worried about behavior baldguy May 2013 #11

That's a good point, baldguy. Bonobo May 2013 #12

...and somewhere, Merritt Clifton wept. flvegan May 2013 #6

+1000 PD Turk May 2013 #13

My dog thinks she is a cat... Kalidurga May 2013 #14

Kick for the AM crowd. baldguy May 2013 #15

Another kick for the morons. baldguy May 2013 #16

And ^ this is why you're going on Ignore. Sheldon Cooper May 2013 #17