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TIL German Shepherds are prone to getting hip displasia as a result of breeding for specific cosmetic traits. This unethical breeding has turned a once robust breed into a frail breed disproportionately prone to musculoskeletal disorders, osteoarthritis, diarrhea, obesity, and behavioral problems.

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