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QuickSilver · 03-13-2009, 08:24 AM

Mardelin, what do you think of the dogs that were shown in the UK documentary?

I'd like to think that KCs take dog health seriously, but I can't believe that such unhealthy dogs are taking home best in breed. Surely there is something wrong there?

I'm not a fan of PETA at all, and I haven't seen the Dateline special. I have to think there is some truth to the accusations though, because it seems like the health provisions in the UK were enacted last month, and your earlier post says the YTCA is working now to add them. I think that's great, but it does seem like a response to public pressure, no? It just seems like if it were all about the health of the dogs, no scrutiny would be required.

I don't doubt that the show dogs themselves are treated fabulously. My concern is their trickle down effect on the breed, both directly by having pups, and indirectly by encouraging extreme standards.

I'm really asking.

03-13-2009, 08:24 AM	#36
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	Mardelin, what do you think of the dogs that were shown in the UK documentary? I'd like to think that KCs take dog health seriously, but I can't believe that such unhealthy dogs are taking home best in breed. Surely there is something wrong there? I'm not a fan of PETA at all, and I haven't seen the Dateline special. I have to think there is some truth to the accusations though, because it seems like the health provisions in the UK were enacted last month, and your earlier post says the YTCA is working now to add them. I think that's great, but it does seem like a response to public pressure, no? It just seems like if it were all about the health of the dogs, no scrutiny would be required. I don't doubt that the show dogs themselves are treated fabulously. My concern is their trickle down effect on the breed, both directly by having pups, and indirectly by encouraging extreme standards. I'm really asking. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.