Feature:
Born to Suffer
Bred for Looks, Born to Suffer
December 2011
New RSPCA research shows that many people still think pedigree dogs are healthy, quality animals that come from good breeding stock.
In fact, many pedigree dogs are vulnerable to unnecessary disease, disability, pain or behavioural problems. This is because they’re bred primarily for how they look rather than with health, welfare and temperament in mind.
The RSPCA is concerned that people are continuing to buy puppies that are prone to serious health and welfare issues because they are choosing dogs for the way they look - such as the current trend for toy breeds and ‘handbag dogs’ - and aren’t doing enough research before they buy.
If you agree that the health, welfare and temperament of dogs should be prioritised over their looks, please join our campaign now. The first step to protecting pedigree dogs from suffering is adding your name to our petition to change breed standards.
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