About this episode

Dale and Ryan discuss how show ring selection pressure is erasing the distinct characteristics that once set each breed apart.

People in this episode

Host: Dale

Guest: Ryan

Topics covered

• show ring selection
• breed characteristics
• animal breeding
• dog shows
• livestock

Keywords

• show ring
• breed distinctiveness
• selection pressure
• animal breeds
• dog shows

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