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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly 
Sally, it doesn't surprise me your countrymen don't dress or do topknots. They are true let-dogs-alone dog advocates and I love what you all are doing about breeding less for current popular breed trends that hurt a dog's health or function such as the bulldog ultra short muzzle, huge head/shoulders, tiny pelvis, bowed forelegs. Is it catching on much? |
I think it is, yes. Our Kennel Club is becoming more and more strict and regulated. I used to go to Crufts every year when it was at Earls Court in London - it was very huge and basic and natural. Then it became more of a superstar kind of event - and it changed. Crufts used to be aired on the BBC - now it is on a much less aired channel and it's popularity has dropped. I think maybe with all the new legislations it will (hopefully!) regain it's rightful, more normal place in British hearts!
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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly So I take it you don't have the pet boutiques filled with net tutu's, zillions of bows, headbands, fancy bandanas, jewelry, shoes, houseshoes, clothing, pj's, collars with flowes glued on, etc., (and all so tiny in size you couldn't get most of them anything much larger than a small Minpin) as we have all over Dallas and Texas?  Dogs here are getting smaller and smaller. Before long, we can just use Barbie clothes on them. |
We CAN buy all of this, but mainly over the internet really. There are a few pet stores in London that really go all out, but it's not the norm. Our Pets At Home is like your Petsmart.....BUT - the clothes for doggies bit has maybe a dozen coats and a few jumpers for tinies (sort of chi sized) and that's it really.
We DO tend to go slightly over-board on collars etc (I say WE, I think really it's ME!!!
) - there are some fabulous ones, even in the most basic shops. I wonder if things will change over here? Sally x