To the OP: My prayers that life will again be more pleasant for you and your family...
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Originally Posted by Britster  What's the point of having a German Shepherd who has won multiple titles in the ring but wouldn't be capable of any work because he walks like a frog, because that's what the AKC judges like to see and know will win? So they breed for these traits that make it a harder life for the dog... so many bulldogs can hardly breathe or walk, all Cavaliers are doomed to be plagued with heart problems by the age of 8-10, and almost all die from it.
I am kind of on the fence with everything.... because sometimes I think the showing world can be a little ridiculous. But I do understand the importance of a breed standard. If we didn't have them, then Golden Retrievers wouldn't be Golden Retrievers and Border Terriers wouldn't be Border Terriers. People are attracted to different breeds for different reasons, qualities, etc. So we need something like the AKC monitoring this stuff, but at the same time... it can be so sketchy.
I dunno... kind of just rambling, maybe going a little OT. |
I believe in the UK they are trying to 'reverse' breed out many of the harmful characteristics common to many breeds, ie: smushed faces, health problems, etc. Hopefully that trend will trickle across the pond.