This Is What Your Dog Looked Like 100 Years Ago

The market these days for pure-bred dogs is absolutely insane.  People spend thousands of dollars for their family dog. I mean, why wouldn’t you? It’s going to be your companion for decades. Many people gravitate toward buying a pure-bred dog because they want to get a classic breed that everyone has grown to love. Whether it be German Shepherds, Pugs, Bulldogs, or even the Wiener dog, there is something special about having a recognizable dog in your house.

Things have gone awry, though. When humans meddle in the business of hand picking the physical traits of dogs, sometimes things become downright unhealthy for the dog that is born. You want the perfect dog, but not at the expense of their comfort and health, right?

Here are some then and now shots of some of the most popular dog breeds. You really need to see what breeding has done.

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THEN: Bull Terrier 

This breed was first created in the 1800s as a mix of an old English Terrier and the Bulldog. This earlier version of the breed had a longer snout than the modern version.

NOW: Bull Terrier

Over decades of selective breeding, the Bull Terrier has developed a much thicker body and a considerably warped skull. 

THEN: Saint Bernard

The original breed is thought to have been a descendant of Roman Asiatic dogs and had a much smaller skull than the modern version. It was a functional breed oftentimes used for work. 

NOW: Saint Bernard 

This dog isn’t a work dog any longer. In fact, the breed has a large number of health issues that include a degenerative condition that affects the spinal cord (Stockard’s paralysis), blood clot formations (hemophilia), and aphakia. Aphakia happens to be the absence of an eye’s lens. They are also prone to overheating.