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HumaneWatch - What I Learned at the Dog Show
HumaneWatch's editor recently traveled down to the Palmetto State in order to attend his first dog show. Here's his report.
http://www.humanewatch.org/what_i_learned_at_the_dog_show/
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Are Dog Shows Hurting Dogs? - SFGate
In response to the BBC documentary, Britain's Kennel Club undertook some aggressive housekeeping, warning breed clubs that the most extreme traits wouldn't be tolerated any more.
http://www.sfgate.com/pets/yourwholepet/article/Are-dog-shows-hurting-dogs-2481938.php
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Pedigree Dogs Exposed - The Blog
From the makers of Pedigree Dogs Exposed, the latest news and views regarding inherited disorders and conformation issues in purebred dogs.
http://pedigreedogsexposed.blogspot.com
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In Defense Of Dog Breeders - How Animal Rights Has Twisted Our Language
In Defense Of Dog Breeders - How Animal Rights Has Twisted Our Language - American Shih Tzu Club.
http://americanshihtzuclub.org/adoa
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What's Wrong With Dog Shows?
What are the arguments against dog shows, and how can both breeders and animal rights activists both say they are concerned about the welfare of the dogs?
http://animalrights.about.com/od/companionanimalspets/a/Whats-Wrong-With-Dog-Shows.htm
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The Purebred Paradox - The Humane Society of the United States
Is the quest for the "perfect" dog driving a genetic health crisis?
http://www.humanesociety.org/news/magazines/2010/05-06/the_purebred_paradox.html?referrer=https://www.google.com
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Worst In Show - The Humane Society of the United States
Why won't the American Kennel Club protect dogs from the filth and neglect of puppy mills?
http://www.humanesociety.org/news/news/2015/02/the-akc-worst-in-show.html
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The Cruel Cost of Extreme Dog Breeding - WhoWhatWhy
You wouldn't expect to find animal cruelty among those who claim to love animals most-those who proudly breed and show off pets. But show breeders want their dogs to stand out from the crowd. As a result, we are seeing more dogs bred to develop exaggerated features, leaving the animals in chronic pain, or with respiratory issues, heart defects, and even seizures.
http://whowhatwhy.org/2014/04/07/cruel-cost-extreme-dog-breeding
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Criticism of Dog Shows - HowStuffWorks
At first glance, conformation competitions seem like innocent fun generated by people with a genuine love and enthusiasm for dogs. However, some critics have lodged impassioned complaints or even disapprove of the whole system. What is it about dog shows that have these critics up in arms?
http://animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/dog-show4.htm
