研究者声称：并非所有宠物狗都该绝育_BEC初级作文

研究者声称：并非所有宠物狗都该绝育

We argue there's room for responsible pet owners and breeders to work together, breeding ideal companion animals and reducing the number of unwanted or unsafe dogs left in shelters.

我们认为负责任的宠物主人和饲养员有合作的空间，培育出理想的陪伴型动物，减少留在收容所的不受欢迎或者危险的狗狗数量。

People want their dogs to suit their family's needs: tall or short, short-coated or non-shedding, couch potato or running buddy. We have created hundreds of breeds to meet these preferences. However, Australian pet-owners most value dogs that are affectionate, friendly, obedient and safe with children.

人们喜欢满足家人需求的狗狗：或高或矮、短毛或不脱毛、肥宅或喜欢锻炼的。我们培育出了数百个品种来满足这些需求。但澳大利亚的宠物主人最看重的是那些有情义、友好、温顺、适合陪孩子的狗狗。

Such dogs are a combination of nature and nurture. Most temperament traits in dogs, including aggression, have a genetic basis. Dogs bred for working roles, such as police work, have physical and behavioural assessments to make sure they can do their jobs well.

这样的狗是先天与后天的结合。狗的大部分性情，如攻击性，都是受基因影响的。为某些工作培育的狗狗，如警犬，要进行身体和行为评估，以确保他们能做好工作。

If we treat being a happy and safe companion as a job, we need to select breeding dogs with the right characteristics to succeed. This begins with carefully selecting parents who also have these traits. Many dogs who would breed perfect family pets are themselves family pets, and owners have years of observation to rely on.