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Pedigree Dogs exposed Part II

emk — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:42:17 +0000

BBC announced that it is intended to air the programme around Crufts and the KC declared that it will not take part because it felt deceived during Part I believing the BBC that a positive programme showing the achievements in breeding healther pedigree dogs would be made public. However the programme was a desaster for the pedigree dog breeding world and after 50 years in pedigree dogs I can image that the editor did really not expect what she finally learned after looking deeper into pedigree dog breeding. After all she cannot have been too wrong because immediate action was taken by the Kennel Club into promoting pedigree dogs “fit for function” .

Also in Germany this led to sanctions against the English Bulldog club and reorganising Bulldog breeding. However, the Bulldog, may it be popular within the current trend of snoring short noses does not play a role in numbers in pedigree dog breeding.

For me research for an article on the Dalmatian was a great disappointment where deaf dogs and a genetic defect causing urine stones and making a special diet necessary are simply accepted just for the sake of pretty dots.

If this goes on we must not wonder why puppy buyers no longer see a reason to buy an expensive puppy from a “serious” breeder.

Johnny Be Good

almstudio — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:44:28 +0000

Dear Friends, after Nikki’s death I could not imagine another dog by my side, but equally not a life without a dog. As it happened his breeder had a litter with a choice of males and at least I took a look at them and watched the puppy test. Unfortunately, the dog Holger had in mind would suit me was my choice as well and so we decided to have a new try. Even if I had wished to travel more relaxed and following invitations to Israel, Dubai or South Africa. Also the Collie National in the USA would be nice… but this is all impossible with a dog. But now that I was “free” nothing seemed more absurd to me than climbing into an aeroplane… Now Johnny has joined us two weeks ago and is turning our life upside down. He is a welcome distraction but on the other hand I realise with sadness that it will be a long way until we have the same partnership as was the case with Nik from the first day on – he was my shadow and my soul, never took an eye off me. Jo is a happy whippet puppy full of power and nonsense but also very good characteristics. Now I feel my age with rusty joints from slow walks with an elderly dog and a few kilo less which I had put on. I try to add two photos of Jo at 10 and 11 weeks with his brother Jimmi.

Heelwork to Music

almstudio — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:41:39 +0000

Congratulations Heather Smith who won third place 12th March at Crufts International Competition in Heelwork to Music Freestyle. What a wonderful achievement for a Bearded Collie to watch worldwide over the internet.

Parson Russel Terrier

almstudio — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:39:44 +0000

Heute nutzten wir das herrliche Wetter zu einem Parson Russell Terrier Fotoshooting für schöne Hundebilder.

German Winnershow 2011

almstudio — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:30:09 +0000

Die Bundessiegerschau ist die bedeutendste deutsche Ausstellung. 37 Langhaars waren für C. P. Fricke gemeldet. Ausführliches in der Dezemberausgabe der Collie Revue. Viel Spaß mit den Hundefotos.