I'm just having fun with the hybrid/purity arguments...mileage may vary. Just poking a stick....besides, everyone who reads my threads knows I love parrots. I like flowerhorns too, but not at first. Shoot, humans are hybrids according to scientists, so there you go. Any extreme view is liable to hit a wall since nature always mutates and adapts new characteristics over time. Hybridization occurs naturally although some species don't do it. When species overlap geography is where diversity usually occurs. Its unknown if even the current natural strains of fish aren't genetic mutations/hybrids that stabilzed from ancient past. Artificially created strains is a different deal. At the end of the day if the species is healthy and functional who cares what they look like. I said in another thread it isn't a beauty contest (where humans have their own prejudices and opinions over what is beauty).
The thing with dogs goes beyond goofy looks. A lot of the breeds that drool can't close their mouth due to genetic deformity (sound familiar?). Or they have chronic breathing issues, kidney and heart conditons, or prone to weak bones. Larger the dog breed, shorter the lifespan. Or the longhairs who get constant eye infections from hair in their eyelids called tear eye or black eye. Crazy stuff. I used to trim/disinfect dog's eyes. Not fun.
I've always been big on personality over looks. Beauty is only scale deep. LOL You can like a pretty fish, but you'll love one with personality.
