On the topic of unethical breeds, morphs, etc...

I think it’s important to take into consideration not just what pain, discomfort, or health conditions a selected-for trait adds to an animal, but also what said trait removes from an animal’s experience of life.

Basically, does the trait deny an animal the ability to adequately perform the natural behaviors of its species: Does it prevent a cat from climbing, jumping, and playing normally? Does it prevent a python from being able to strike at and constrict its prey without assistance? Does it prevent a dog from being able to run and play vigorously without risking injury, overheating, or other issues? Does it affect an animal’s ability to see or hear or restrict their basic range of motion?

The freedom to perform natural behaviors is a very basic, well-established measure of welfare. We should not be intentionally producing animals that are physically or neurologically incapable of performing such behaviors.

@arrows-for-pens: #like: pugs can't breathe properly#they all have asthma#some Persians have been bred so far#their sinuses barely exist#and any foreign particle in their lungs can kill them#& if they sneeze their eyes can fall out#please stop asking for flat nosed pets