What was the primary motivation for Aaron Silver to cross the Pug and Shar-Pei?

Answer

To create a companion smaller and healthier than the purebred Shar-Pei.

Silver was deterred by the Shar-Pei's propensity for hereditary health problems like skin issues and hip dysplasia, aiming to create a companion that was both smaller and ideally healthier.

What was the primary motivation for Aaron Silver to cross the Pug and Shar-Pei?
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