PETA Urges Westminster Kennel Club to Ban Breathing-Impaired Breeds from Dog Show

The Westminster Kennel Club is facing pressure from animal rights activists to ban certain breeds from their prestigious dog show. PETA has sent a letter to the club’s president, urging him to prohibit dachshunds and breathing-impaired breeds like French bulldogs and pugs from competing.

These breeds are often the result of “torture breeding,” where dogs are intentionally bred to have physical deformities that lead to a lifetime of health problems. Germany and New Hampshire have recently proposed bans on breeding dogs with skeletal anomalies and flat-faced dogs, respectively.

PETA argues that disqualifying these deliberately deformed dogs from competitions like the Westminster dog show is the least the club can do to prevent further suffering. They emphasize the importance of adopting dogs from shelters rather than supporting breeders who perpetuate these harmful practices.

Many popular dog breeds suffer from various ailments due to generations of selective breeding, contributing to the homeless animal crisis. PETA’s message is clear: animals are not ours to abuse in any way, and every animal deserves kindness and compassion.

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