Comments on: Update: Pedigree Dogs Exposed

By: Mixed breed versus purebred « Canine Health Blog, Labradoodles and Australian Labradoodles

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:47:52 +0000

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By: MaryHaight

MaryHaight — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:54:34 +0000

I too have heard those calls for no more pedigrees, which I think would be a terrible solution. I don't think it has to be either or in that regard. What is black and white is the cruelty to animals arising from conforming to a "type" that is harmful to the dog's enjoyment of a healthy life. It's also a fraud on the public.

The ignorance of short term thinking that led AKC to issuing papers to puppy mills is a real transgression, and as with most things of this nature, probably reflective of many other shortcomings. Thank you for reminding us of the Dalmation problem.

By: Fred

Fred — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:08:49 +0000

I am hearing more and more cries for doing away with dog shows and the notion of purebred dogs entirely. The AKC, by being obstinate, is fueling that fire. A reasonable and concerned stance by the AKC would alleviate much of the criticism, but knowing some of the personalities involved, I fear they will follow their current path to ruination.

The AKC was presented with an impassioned plea concerning the Dalmatian issue mentioned here – supported by a large segment (but a minority) of the Dal Club. AKC, in their typical fashion, thumbed their nose at a very serious health problem.

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Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:46:23 +0000

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By: egoebelbecker

egoebelbecker — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:53:12 +0000

It's good to see the KC making moves in the direction of opening up the stud books in order to address these problems. Genetic testing is great, but with each generation more dogs are eliminated. It's kind of like circling a drain.

It's sad that for so long an abstract picture of a perfect specimen was more important than the welfare of the dogs. Hopefully the AKC will wake up too? This is me not holding my breath.

Thanks for the shout out!