Following the story we published on Tuesday; The BBC to Continue Crufts Coverage? we have today heard from the BBC who have sought to clarify their current position with relation to their ongoing broadcast plans relating to Crufts dog show.

The BBC’s Keith Jones, head of communication and complaints, tells us:

I must apologise that a mistake made in our complaints handling system meant that you (and one other person) were sent an explanation of why the BBC shows Crufts.

This was our reply to viewers who had contacted us telling us they generally felt that the event was cruel and pre-dates the transmission of ‘Pedigree Dogs Exposed’.

Following the broadcast of ‘Pedigree Dogs Exposed’ we are in discussions with the Kennel Club about our coverage of Crufts and this has been our reply to others who also contacted us following the transmission of the programme.

So I would be grateful if, on your blog, and its comments, you would now correct the wrong impressions which have arisen following our error.

We have ensured this should not happen again and I hope this now makes the BBC’s position clear.

K9 Magazine is happy to ensure the BBC’s current position is given due clarity and an update to the original story has been made.

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