Is it genocide to kill an entire breed of dogs?

[Oswald Acted Alone, You Kook]

Inspired by Bagel advocating that all pit bulls be killed.

[America Needs R'hllor]

No. It's repugnant and criminal, but genocide is a crime against humanity and targets humans.

[fhtagn]

Using specific definitions, it's not actually genocide, it'd be canicide. However it's clear anyone who would take it to the levels that were suggested has some serious mental health issues and an extreme lack of education.

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

There are several breeds of dogs that ought to be eliminated simply because we humans have purposefully bred them to be so cute deformed that they can't exist without human assistance.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

"Genocide" applies to people.

[fhtagn]

There are several breeds of dogs that ought to be eliminated simply because we humans have purposefully bred them to be so cute deformed that they can't exist without human assistance.

I do agree that there are several breeds that have been bred for features that make the animal unable to function and greatly reduce it's quality and length of life. However, I'd rather see breeders adjust their programs to make the dogs more functional over time rather than the breed as a whole be eliminated.

[Virginiá]

"Genocide" applies to people.

doggocide?

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

"Genocide" applies to people.

doggocide?

Maybe canicide, from "canis"?

Regardless of how we're going to term it, the idea is extremely repugnant. Sure, one may say "they're just animals, there's no comparison", but such line of thinking usually indicates serious issues with a person's basic sense of empathy. I'm not going to try to analyze or label Bagel, but he should seriously rethink his "take".

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

There are several breeds of dogs that ought to be eliminated simply because we humans have purposefully bred them to be so cute deformed that they can't exist without human assistance.

I do agree that there are several breeds that have been bred for features that make the animal unable to function and greatly reduce it's quality and length of life. However, I'd rather see breeders adjust their programs to make the dogs more functional over time rather than the breed as a whole be eliminated.

For some breeds, those defects are precisely what the standard calls for. The rules governing registered breeds effectively make correcting those defects impossible even if the standard were changed.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Should humans have the right to breed animals to their specifications at all? I don’t see how we can discuss the ethics of the “breeding out” of certain types without asking this question.

[Green Line]

Should humans have the right to breed animals to their specifications at all? I don’t see how we can discuss the ethics of the “breeding out” of certain types without asking this question.

No, we shouldn’t.  It goes against God.

[dead0man]

No. It's repugnant and criminal, but genocide is a crime against humanity and targets humans.

There are several breeds of dogs that ought to be eliminated simply because we humans have purposefully bred them to be so cute deformed that they can't exist without human assistance.

I agree with both of these

[🦀🎂🦀🎂]

Is it genocide to kill all mosquitoes that carry malaria?

[The_Doctor]

Anyone who wants to euthanize an entire breed of dogs are disgusting human beings and I unequivocally condemn them. To be fair if the dog breed is unsuitable then correct the breeding standard to make them better and to focus on the welfare of the animal.

[AudmanOut]

Yes of course

[OBD]

Strictly speaking, no. But morally speaking it is just as bad.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Strictly speaking, no. But morally speaking it is just as bad.

We already have decided we can determine who animals can breed with; is that not a lesser sin of the same type?

[Strudelcutie4427]

No. theyre dogs. not people

[DavidB.]

No, and some dog breeds should be bred out.

[PSOL]

If we are taking the breed in question’s view of the matter, yes. By a legal standpoint, no.

[J. J.]

"Genocide" applies to people.

Genocide: "the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation."

Agreed.

[Kingpoleon]

There are several breeds of dogs that ought to be eliminated simply because we humans have purposefully bred them to be so cute deformed that they can't exist without human assistance.

Indeed. The original German shepherd ~130 years ago was half wild and the rest mixed breeds of dogs, but his inbred descendants are already suffering from widespread, genetic hip dysplasia. Most dog breeds have been severely inbred due to the inappropriate lobbying of national kennel clubs, and it is vital to ensure genetic health and diversity among dogs that we start heavy advocacy, awareness campaigns, and breeding mutts to begin bringing up the level of health and lifespans of dogs.

[KoopaDaQuick 🇵🇸]

Yeah but there's nothing wrong with genocide as long as it contributes to the greater good

wait what

[President of the great nation of 🏳️‍⚧️]

Yeah but there's nothing wrong with genocide as long as it contributes to the greater good

wait what

Basically going full "ow the edge" to get a ban.

[KoopaDaQuick 🇵🇸]

Yeah but there's nothing wrong with genocide as long as it contributes to the greater good

wait what

Basically going full "ow the edge" to get a ban.

I mean, what did I expect from a user named "only a few posts from a ban?"