To know what dog breeds were like, it is necessary to go back to 1873, when appeared the Kennel Club, the breeder’s club of the United Kingdom, the first standardized morphology of dog breeds.However, you can also find ancient works of art that show the dogs of the time.
In this article by Animal Expert, we will show the breeds of dogs of yesteryear and now, a very striking and fundamental time tour to understand why today’s breeds suffer so many health problems or with the possibility that dogs are the only species with such a varied morphology… Discover 20 breeds of dogs before and after, and let yourself be surprised!
- Pictured on the left.
- We can see Trump.
- A Carlin by William Hogarth in 1745.
- At the time.
- The breed was not standardized but was already known and popular.
- Of course.
- We don’t see the snout as flat as the current one and the legs are much longer.
- You can even estimate that it is larger than the current pug.
Currently, pugs suffer several morphological health problems such as soft palate, patellar entropion and disuxuration, as well as epilepsy and Legg-Calve Pethers disease, which can result in loss of muscle mass in the upper thigh and pains that limit the movement of the dog.sunstroke and suffocation on a regular basis.
The Schottish terrier has certainly undergone one of the most drastic changes in its morphology, you can observe the shape of the head much longer and a drastic shortening of the legs.The oldest photograph dates back to 1859.
They usually have several types of cancer (veins, intestine, stomach, skin, and breast) and are susceptible to von Willebrand disease, which causes abnormal bleeding and bleeding.They may also experience spinal problems.
In the image we can see a Bernese cowboy from 1862 painted by Benno Rafael Adam, important animal painter of the nineteenth century.In this realistic painting, we observe a cowboy with a much less marked and rounded cranial region.
He usually suffers from diseases such as dysplasia (elbow and hip), histiocytosis, dissecting osteochondrite and is also susceptible to gastric torsion.
The attributes of the Bobtail or former English shepherd have changed a lot from the 1915 photograph to the current standard, it can be seen mainly that the long hair, the shape of the ears and the cranial region have been highlighted.
Hair was undoubtedly one of the factors that most influenced your health, as it is sensitive to ear infections and allergies, as well as being affected by hip dysplasia and other joint and mobility-related diseases.
The morphology of the bedlington terrier is undoubtedly one of the most striking, we look for something resembling a sheep, which ended with an abnormal shape of the skull, the photograph shows an example from 1881 (left) that has nothing to do with the current one.
It is susceptible to various diseases, such as heart murmur, epiphora, retinal dysplasia, cataracts and a high incidence of kidney and liver problems.
It is impressive to observe the official description of the Bloodhound of 100 years, as we can see have much improved wrinkles, which are now a distinctive feature of the breed, the ears also look much longer these days.
This breed has a very high rate of gastrointestinal diseases and skin problems, in the eyes and ears, it is also likely to suffer a heat stroke, finally, we highlight the age of death of the breed, which is between 8 and 12 years.
The English Bull Terrier is undoubtedly one of the most popular breeds today, either standard or miniature, the morphology of these dogs has changed radically since the time of photography, in 1915, to the present day, there is an important deformation of both the skull and a thicker and more muscular body.
Bull terriers are highly prone to skin problems, as well as heart, kidney, deafness, and patella joint, and they can develop eye problems as well.
The poodle or poodle was one of the most popular breeds in beauty contests, the morphology changes chose it to show different sizes, as well as to show a particularly soft and manageable character.
You may suffer from epilepsy, gastric torsion, Addison’s disease, cataracts and dysplasia, especially in giant specimens.
In the 1915 photo we can see a doberman pinscher thicker than the current one and with a shorter snout.The current standard is much more stylized, but we are concerned that it will continue to accept the amputation of your limbs.
He is very prone to spinal problems, gastric torsion, hip dysplasia or heart problems.You may also develop Wobbler syndrome, which is a neurological deficit and disability, being more common in women than in men.
The Boxer is one of the most popular and beloved dogs, but it has also undergone a great transformation, in this photo we can see Flocky, the first known registered boxer, still, the photograph may not reveal it, but the shape of the jaw has changed a lot, like the lower lips, which are much more fallen.
The Dog Boxer is susceptible to all kinds of cancer, as well as heart problems, also tends to twist gastric and usually presents dizziness from excessive heat and breathing problems, due to its flattened snout, in addition to having allergies.
It is curious to observe this portrait of a fox terrier by the thread hair of 1886, unlike the current one, has much less curly hair, a less elongated snout and a totally different body position.
Although the incidence of health problems is not as high as with Boxer, for example, they do have common problems such as epilepsy, deafness, thyroid problems and digestive disorders, among others.
The German Shepherd is one of the most battered breeds during beauty contests, at this point there are currently two types of German shepherd, beauty and work, the first being the most altered, since the second remains similar to the model of 1909 that we see.pictured.
Currently his main health problem is hip dysplasia, although he may also suffer from elbow dysplasia, digestive and eye problems. The photo we show is that of the winner of a 2016 beauty contest, a dog that probably won’t be able to walk.in a few rings due to the large deformity of his spine.However, the “current standard” requires German shepherd dogs to present this completely abnormal curvature.
The Pekingese is one of the most popular dogs in China because, at one point in history, they were considered sacred animals and lived with royalty. As in previous breeds, there is a significant morphological change, with the most flattened snout, the more rounded.head and the extent of his evident nostrils.
Although at first this may not seem so different (as is the case with the German Shepherd), the Pekingese is very resentful with health problems such as respiratory problems (stenosis or soft palate), several eye problems (trichiasis, cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy or dystkiasis) as well as mobility disorders, mainly due to patellar dislocation or degeneration of intervertebral discs.
The English Bulldog has undergone a radical change, perhaps much more than the other breeds we have named in this list, we can see how the structure of his skull has deformed from 1790 to the present day, his body was also selected in search of a strong and muscular profile.
This is probably one of the breeds with the most hereditary problems.He often suffers from hip dysplasia, skin problems, breathing difficulties, predisposition to gastric torsion and eye problems.
The Cavalier King Charles spaniel is one of the most popular dogs in the UK.Part of the young Charles I can be seen in the photo on the left, posing with his favorite dog.The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was the exclusive dog of the nobility.and the young laps put him on his lap in winter so it wouldn’t get cold.King Charles was one of the first to start selecting specimens to obtain a concrete and desired morphology, based simply on the “beauty of the dog”.
William Youatt, a veterinarian specializing in diseases, was one of the first critics: “King Charles’ breed is currently materially altered.The snout is very short and the front is ugly and prominent, like that of a bulldog.it has twice its original size and has an expression of stupidity with which the dog’s character corresponds exactly.”
Dr. William was not mistaken, today this breed is prone to many diseases, including the inherited disease of syringomyelia, extremely painful, they can also suffer mitral valve prolapse, heart failure, retinal dysplasia or cataracts, in fact, 50% of puppies of this breed die from heart problems and the last cause of death is old age.
Sao Bernardo is one of the most famous cattle dogs, perhaps for its appearance in Beethoven, a well-known film.In the photo on the left, we can see a smaller dog, with a smaller head and less marked features.
Genetic selection has made him a dog prone to dilated cardiomyopathy, as well as obesity and dysplasia; It is also susceptible to heatstroke and stomach twists, so active exercise with it is not recommended.
The Shar pei is one of the most demanded breeds today, but as with the English bull terrier, the exaggeration of its attributes makes the breed prone to many health problems, the well-known wrinkles it presents give it an incomparable appearance, but also an discomfort and various diseases.
You are likely to have all kinds of problems in both the skin and the eyes, also because of their wrinkles.He also often has a very specific disease, Shar Pei fever, and often has food allergies.
The Schnauzer is one of the most popular and popular breeds of today, we have three types: the miniature, the standard and the giant, you can observe its evolution since the photograph of 1915, the body has become more compact, the elongated snout and the characteristics of the fur, such as the beard, are much more accentuated.
It is sensitive to schnauzer comedy syndrome, which is a type of dermatitis that usually affects the digestion of the animal, causing allergies, in addition to having problems with pulmonary stenosis and vision, sometimes related to the hairs of the eyebrows.
The West Highland White Terrier, also known as “Westy”, comes from Scotland and, although once a fox and badger hunting dog, is now one of the most popular and appreciated companion dogs.
In the photographs of 1899, we can see two specimens quite different from the current standard, because they do not have hair as dense as the one we know and even their morphological structure is quite distant.
They usually have carniomandibular osteopathy, abnormal growth of the jaw, as well as leukodystrophy, Legg-Calve-Pethes disease, toxicosis or patellar disorders.
In the English Setter it is clear the exaggeration of the characteristic attributes of the breed from 1902 to the present day, improved the elongation of the snout and the length of the neck, as well as the presence of hairs on the chest, legs, abdomen and tail..
Like all the above breeds, it is susceptible to various diseases such as diverse allergies, elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, its life expectancy is between 11 and 12 years.
Breed dogs, especially breed dogs, have been bred for generations with brothers, parents and children, and even grandparents and grandchildren; today this is neither a common nor desirable practice, however, even some respected breeders include the cross between grandparents and grandchildren.The reason is simple: it seeks to enhance the attributes of the breed in addition to not losing lineage in future puppies.
The consequences of inbreeding are obvious, the proof is society’s enormous rejection of this practice In ancient Egypt, especially during the 18th Dynasty, members of the royal family were more likely to perpetuate hereditary diseases, aggravate existing hereditary diseases, juvenile mortality and, ultimately, infertility.
As already mentioned, not all breeders practice these practices, but we cannot fail to say that they are common in some cases.For this reason, it is strongly recommended that you be well informed before taking a dog home, especially if you are considering using a breeder.
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