Its dog shows like Crufts that are killing dogs, they are breeding beautiful mutants rather than healthy dogs. A number of Cavalier King Charles spaniels are suffering from syringomyelia, a condition which occurs when a dog’s skull is too small for its brain, because the small skull is desirable. How about the adorable Pugs that struggle to breathe or dogs suffering with genetic disabilities, like Boxers with epilepsy. Until recently it was acceptable to allow mother-son, father-daughter, sister-brother matings. The former RSPCA chief vet Mark Evans said: “The welfare and quality of life of many pedigree dogs is seriously compromised by established breeding practices for appearance, driven primarily by the rules and requirements of competitive dog showing and pedigree dog registration.” We need to celebrate healthy dogs not let our best friends suffer. Sorry for the rant, but I just love dogs…
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