In bread pedigree dogs ?

Question

,after watching a documentary last night about in bread pedigree dog breading is this ethical? ,you would not accept incest in to days society so why do wee accept this in the animal world surely this is wrong what do you think????

Answer 1

I think the more important point to take from that show is if dog breeding is all about breeding the best with the best, then surely a dog with a disease or a disfigurement is not the best so it should be excluded from breeding purposes. The breed standard for any pedigree dog should include "FREE FROM ALL KNOWN DISEASES". With all the evidence that close inbreeding creates problems breeders will then be less inclined to breed such close relatives.

Answer 2

I seen that show too!!

I was actually crying! It just showed me how cruel some humans are!

I'm so gonna buy mutts from shelters from now on!

Did you see the poor boxer with epilepsy!!

Their really are some bas*ter*ds out there!!

Amanda-Lee

Answer 3

This article might be of interest to you:

http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/0...

Answer 4

don't believe all you watch on TV

IT IS NOT AS BAD AS THEY MADE LOOK

NO ONE SHOULD BREED WITH A DOG WHO IS NOT FIT TO BE BRED FROM

Answer 5

How sad that people watch 1 hour of Television and really believe that a show which set out to shock gives a true picture of ALL breeders.

By the way - that would be inBRED

Perhaps you should do a little more research before making sweeping pronouncements.

Why not do something positive and focus on cutting out the real suffering caused by puppy farmers and backyard breeders?

Answer 6

that's what DNA test are for!! required by all responsible breeders have faith not all breeders are stupid.

Answer 7

i watched it as well and it's really turned me against it i thought it was horrible! ;(

Answer 8

i have put a question in on bbc kennel club documentry, see my replies

Answer 9

Like a sandwich? Hot dogs?