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BBC Issues Crufts TV Coverage Position re Pedigree Dogs Exposed

August 19, 2008 by Ryan O'Meara

The BBC has issued an official statement regarding the continuing speculation that they are considering dropping its association with Crufts dog show in the wake of controversial documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed.

“The BBC remains contracted to broadcast Crufts for the next two years. We will be discussing the matters raised in the film with the Kennel Club.”

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BBC Issues Crufts TV Coverage Position re Pedigree Dogs Exposed at ANIMALBLOG.CO.UK on August 19th, 2008 10:11 am

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KAza on August 20th, 2008 12:04 am

Pedigree Dog Business Exposed At Last !

For far too many years some KC (accredited) breeders have dragged dogs down to human level. They have exhibited dogs that have been unfit for purpose when we consider why the KC was established in its original form. They have then perpetuated canine disease by inbreeding (line breeding) and producing progeny from lines that are far too close. It’s only now that we are hearing from breeders throughout the World who are stating clearly that imports from the UK since 1976 have brought with them severe genetic problems , as such UK dogs have an appalling reputation World-Wide.
We started a global website (www.eurobichons.com) a couple of years ago to inform the public that many breeders from UK breed clubs were producing dogs with health problems, as such club committee members were seen to be telephoning other breed clubs to ensure that we were not members.Now ask yourself, what does that achieve for dogs?… In short it does them a disservice, it perpetuates this closed shop scenario that created genetic problems in the first place. Breed clubs in the UK and its members ARE CREATING animal suffering , they continue to use lines with problems, popular sires , then they export the progeny to places like Australia, Canada, Germany, Holland…. ALL these places are now with us and giving the names of the lines that are producing problems such as heart murmurs, patella luxation, elbow luxation, cataracts, PRD, and many many more…Sadly all those we know about are the founders of UK breed clubs, they are the ones dictating to YOU about ethics when in reality they have NONE. Some have even been seen cheating at dog shows in order to win, why ? , Why, because its for THEM and not the DOG !
These breeders make money but would like you all to believe they do it at a loss , I find that pathetic, naïve and patronising, they do it to make money and give them social standing within the small insular world to which they belong. They parade about in KC Jackets and judge their friends dogs to receive the treatment in return, they judge by favour and NOT by quality. Isnt it really about time that the KC took a stand and brought judges into the real world. Isnt it about time they listened to those outside of the breed clubs and paid attention to who and what is doing for dogs like all should ?
I read on one site that a KC judge thought the KC was simply a club, not a business, now how is that for naivity, oh by the way she is a judge.
Pedigree dogs in the UK suffer at the hands of those they entrust to care, they are bred by those who say they breed for betterment of the breed, ok if that is true, why do many diseases exist in abundance, why when an emerging health problem exists do you allow breeding without mandatory testing?
People go on about puppy farming and rightly so, but come on, far worse issues in the canine world exist like poor gene pool management by those who should know better and if they don’t they should NOT be breeding. Practices that permit coated dogs to be shut away and not exhibit doggy behaviour in case it breaks their coats, that under the animal welfare act would be an offence, so why sit on your backside and allow this to continue ?
EVERY dog owner in the UK should sit up and listen , they should read about dogs and protest at the way showing and breeding have become such buxom buddies, at why they have a huge vets bill for their pedigree dog because their breeder refused to test. Frankly many breed clubs in the UK should be BANNED from breeding, they understand nothing about dogs, welfare, gene pool management and get very confused as to why dogs are exhibited.

I hope the programme on the BBC makes us all understand that dogs here SUFFER because of the way in which they are managed by those entrusted to care.

K Clark-Stapleton

http://www.eurobichons.com
Kathy Shuttleworth on August 20th, 2008 3:27 pm

I am not surprised at all by this exposure ….. 10 years ago when I bought my ‘defect’ German Shepherd from a Kennel Club registered breeder who lied about age of puppy and provided false pedigree (I was very naive this was my first puppy purchase) I had to search my conscience to opt to forego the automatic health insurance provided by the KC or expose the breeder. My reward from the KC for forking out over £2000 in vet bills from my own pocket was basically ‘WE DON’T CARE’ !!!
I guess if you’re a paid up KC member they really don’t care what you do ?
What is obvious is that they have no animal welfare concerns whatsoever and therefore the KC membership stamp of approval is totally worthless.
lisa on August 22nd, 2008 1:02 am

I really don’t think that it is fair to brandish crufts as a parade of mutants, I my self show Siberian Huskies, our breed go through health checks prior to mateing and look the same today as they did 100 years ago and I can assure you all that no puppy is ever put down for not looking perfect.
Dog showing has been given a bad name due to a minority group of bad breeders and owners only being interested in money and winning.
To most owners a dog is a pet first anything else is a bonus.
I will say that over the years I have been aware of people buying dogs and if they don’t win they simply get rid and bring in a new one unfortunately this cycle repeats its self over and over. The Kennel Club should be aware of this through their registrations, ie, is it normal to register 30 dogs in 10 years yet only live with 4. As for breeding with close relatives the Kennel Club should refuse to register the pups and as for breeding with sick dogs the kennel club should refuse to register any pups and be able to assist in prosecuting these sick and evil people.
Another contributing factor to changing breed confirmation is the old face judging trick.
A great but very sad programme but please do not judge us all. Most breed clubs really do care and most breeds still look like they did 100 years ago.
Lets not ban Crufts, just ban the sick dogs and people from entering.
chris hyde on September 12th, 2008 12:12 am

I totally agree Lisa.

KAza grow a brain! get off your animal rights high horse and read up on the facts!
Durham on October 8th, 2008 3:42 am

It should be stopped as it stands, see APPROVED Government Petition, please pass around :- http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/Crufts/
Real Dog Handler on October 9th, 2008 12:41 am

Lisa writes:

‘Lets not ban Crufts, just ban the sick dogs and people from entering.’

Who are these sick people though Lisa?

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