Ok so I am obviously alone here but I feel it is ridiculous to subject these animals to this (however little pain people claim they feel) for mere cosmetic reasons and because some panel sat down and decided this was going to be the "standard" for the breed. I am not trying to be argumentative and do not wish to incite anyone (we have had enough of that lately). i am just merely expressing my opinion (albiet a rather unpopular opinion, but one I stand behind
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