alt.hn

8/20/2026 at 7:05:52 PM

Scientists use gene editing to create hypoallergenic dogs

https://apnews.com/article/hypoallergenic-dogs-crispr-pet-allergies-f5bd8cb438dfd1a9d1cccd4a1d46fd2a

by gmays

8/21/2026 at 2:03:16 AM

Cool technique but… a beagle? Odd choice to me.

I can’t get too bothered by the “whataboutthe shelter and rescue?” song and dance. This is experimental, even when it’s not it won’t be cheap, and it’s not like this is a huge market. Shelter dogs are always iffy; they don’t deserve misery but realistically most won’t ever make good pets and there are only so many barn dogs needed.

I have had good luck with rescues but neither was ever abused, just neglected by people who realized they couldn’t take care of them and wanted them to have a good home.

by devilbunny