The result is that many modern breeds suffer from ailments that dog lovers never would have deliberately selected for.

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Shannon McCulloch "felt deflated" when people urged her to give Bruce up, but she was adamant that he could overcome his aggressive tendencies.

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Shelters can be very overwhelming places for animals, which can often mean that their true personality is subdued until they found the perfect home.

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