Watching "Pedigree Dogs Exposed" on BBC and all I can say is WOW! This is actually very very sad. They are currently talking about the German Shepard (the dog my husband wants to get next). Now I know to get a working line not a show line in this particular breed. Just Wow. |
I saw that, too. I think it's on youtube. Really really sad. |
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No true, died in the wool, dog lover, breeder, exhibitor would purposely breed for the defects seen in this video. |
I saw the video at an earlier time and I too think it's very one sided, but it does point out why it's important to have a great breed club. As I recall, there are about 5 breeds that are in serious trouble because the mother clubs have failed to protect them. The standard has been frivolously changed to suit the buying market or special interest groups rather than what's known to be healthy for the dog. I hope the YTCA continues to monitor health risks, and those breeders who are breeding to suit the latest fads, such as unique colors, flat noses, apple heads, and tinies, never influence the mother club to change standard until all health risks for any changes are known. A great mother club should be similar to the Supreme Court and not buckle under public demands to rapidly change its position. As far as we know, there are no health risks associated with the Yorkshire Terrier and the way standard is written, however, this is not true with other breeds. |
Can someone post the You Tube Video? |
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BTW, I don't believe it was created by an animal rights group. The documentarian has publicly distanced herself from PETA, who wanted to use this video in the US. She says she loves dog breeds, and that was the purpose of the documentary. I encourage everyone to watch it and make up their own mind. It's one piece of the puzzle - people are going to disagree on how big. However, like most things, if the shoe doesn't fit, you don't need to wear it. I don't think good breeders should feel that the documentary is directed at them. |
How sad! When I went out and bought my pug I was purposely looking for one with a long nose. I've watched shows like this and it showed how bad a short nose is for pugs and how flawed it is. It's what show breeders breed for(the super short noses and bulging eyes) bothof which I wasn't looking for! My pug has a happy healthy life. He can breath just fine in this TX heat and walk 3 miles with me with no problems! |
I just thought it was interesting to see the differences in the 'original' photos of these dogs and the current Crufts champions. That pekingese at the end looked all kinds of crazy to me...all that hair....I felt bad for him. |
I went to YouTube to watch Part 1 to 5 and WOW. I do hope there's more good in those breed clubs than bad. Atleast in America. |
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