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In reply to the discussion: Since the dog show was just on I'd like to bring up something that has been bothering me for awhile. [View all]AngryOldDem
(14,061 posts)26. Look too at the dogs that have developed major health issues because of breeding.
English Bulldogs and Rhodesian Ridgebacks are two that come immediately to mind. All because of kennel club "perfection standards" that don't consider what is best for the dog.
What you're describing sounds like a high-end puppy mill.
We have a Dachshund that most likely came from a puppy mill. We saw her at a pet store and there was no way we could leave her there. She is not "show quality" (that's what her papers say) but we could care less. She is the sweetest, most loving little dog there is, and we wouldn't trade her for anything -- who cares what the AKC may say.
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Since the dog show was just on I'd like to bring up something that has been bothering me for awhile. [View all]
Maraya1969
Feb 2013
OP
I like the "dog shows" where kids bring in their pets -- mongrels or "mixed breed" or what-have-you,
MADem
Feb 2013
#1
Am with you on that. I have 3 little dogs and wouldn't trade them for anything. All three
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2013
#27
There are good breeders, but they are far from typical. You mentioned hip dysplasia and
Egalitarian Thug
Feb 2013
#22
Exactly. The breeds were almost all created to perform some specific function.
Egalitarian Thug
Feb 2013
#35
After reading all these posts I think its high time we do something about it. I'd say a petition to
Maraya1969
Feb 2013
#6
A good point. I recall an incident walking down a sidewalk and seeing a poor cat near death.
freshwest
Feb 2013
#10
The Crufts standards are actually getting less extreme in the last few years--and geared to health.
MADem
Feb 2013
#30
Just found this out but in 2008 the BBC stopped broadcasting all dog show coverage
Maraya1969
Feb 2013
#24
Look too at the dogs that have developed major health issues because of breeding.
AngryOldDem
Feb 2013
#26
Give it time. Those dogs just happen to be very popular right now. What is he going to do
Maraya1969
Feb 2013
#41
That woman paid money for her dog yet was willing to have it euthanized. It says
Maraya1969
Feb 2013
#46