[ SHOWGSD-L ] FWD: Pedigree Dogs Exposed: A Positive Moment for Canine Health

From: Stormy Hope <Stormy435@xxxxxxx>
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Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:00:36 -0800
dog magazine UK -
  Wed Dec 9, 2009 1:52 pm (PST)

  Pedigree Dogs Exposed: A Positive Moment for Canine Health

Submitted by Ryan O'Meara on December 9, 2009 ? 2:29 pm2



http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/4557/pedigree-dogs-exposed-a-positive-moment-for-canine-health/



Back when it aired in 2008, the documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed,

which is about to be aired in the USA, caused a firestorm. In amongst

the chest beating from small pockets of the organised dog world, came

much praise from canine health advocates. Today we examine some of the

changes that have unfolded since the documentary made it to our

screens.Since Pedigree Dogs Exposed was first broadcast on the BBC?.



? The Kennel Club (KC) will no longer register the progeny of

father/daughter; mother/son or full-sib matings (unless convinced of a

strong scientific reason for doing so).



? The KC is running a prominent ?fit for function, fit for life?  
campaign

(http://www.fitforfunction.org.uk/)



? The KC has made changes to 78 breed standards in order to

discourage/reverse exaggerations and has added the following clause to

every breed standard:



?A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal

characteristics, temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures

that the breed is fit for function.



Absolute soundness is essential. Breeders and judges should at all

times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which

would be detrimental in any way to the health, welfare or soundness of

this breed. From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may

be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds

adversely, and judges and breeders are requested to refer to the

Kennel Club website for details of any such current issues. If a

feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right

measure.?



? The KC has commissioned an independent enquiry into dog-breeding

that will report in January. Headed by Professor Sir Patrick Bateson

it is expected to make strong recommendations regarding the need to

preserve/improve genetic diversity.



? Two other independent enquiries ? one from the RSPCA and one an

all-party parliamentary group ? have come to the same broad

conclusions as the film ? that there are serious welfare problems that

need to be addressed urgently. Both have favoured self-regulation

rather than new legislation and also recognise that there is not a

one-size-fits-all solution.



Original research

http://www.genetics.org/cgi/content/full/179/1/593

The APGAW (Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare) report is

downloadable from here:

http://www.apgaw.org/reports.asp

More at link at beginning of article
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