The Weaknesses of the UK Dog Breeding Industry: What Can We Do?
December 24, 2008 by Ryan O'Meara
In 2008 the issue of dog breeding standards could not have been more prominent. The topic, usually debated amongst a relatively small group made up of those either directly involved in the breeding of domestic dogs or those who comment on the issue professionally, has made it to the mainstream consciousness thanks to the hard hitting film, Pedigree Dogs Exposed.
Now though, moving in to 2009, thoughts must turn to addressing the issues raised and ensuring those involved in the regulation of dog breeding are given all the support and encouragement required to make life better for dogs and their owners. We all - surely - want a similar goal: A UK populated with happy, healthy dogs.
So with this in mind, I am urging all dog enthusiasts to take a look at the following proposal written by dog health campaigner Carol Fowler in conjunction with the members of a canine health interest group.
READ THE PROPOSAL: Addressing the weaknesses of under-regulated dog breeding practices in the United Kingdom
(and have your say, either at the source or here on DogMagazine.net)
Author DetailsRyan O'Meara is editor-in-chief of K9 Magazine, the lifestyle magazine for dog lovers. He lives in the East Midlands with his own two dogs, Mia and Chloe. Ryan's homepage. - See this author's webpage
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'Authorise and fund an independent welfare organization, such as the Companion Animal Welfare Council (CAWC), to monitor the work of the Kennel Club and breed clubs.'
CAWC seems to be a Kennel Club official free zone, check out:
http://www.cawc.org.uk/council-members
A high point is that amazingly the President of the National Dog Warden Association is a member of CAWC, how long before that error is noticed and Sue Bell is removed from CAWC?
Looks like a good idea!
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