Scottish kennel club championship show is right aloud the corner. It is already getting criticism and backlash from animal activists. Because the authorities were using flat faced dog breeds. According to a study and research. Of the Royal veterinary College, it is concluded that. Dogs with flat faces such as pugs and the flat face Bulldogs cannot participate in the competition.
The decision depends on the study because they cannot breathe properly due to their health conditions. The decision was made by PETA. According to Kate Werner, the participation of puppies with the deformities should be cancelled. Because these pups face health conditions.
When they run after a ball, it gets harder for them to gasp for air. That is why this could put their health in danger. PETA thinks it is best to take the pups that are waiting in the shelter homes to be adopted. Instead of using the ones with deformities it is best to utilize and use the ones that are healthier but nobody adopts them.
after the mandatory health testing in crufts. The flat faced pubs were to undergo a special test. Where the breathing quality of the pups will get checked. If they pass the test, then they can participate in the competition. The RFG holds licenses in 15+ countries.
RFG is also known as. Respiratory function grading scheme that the university of Cambridge uses. A small pup surgery specialist Jane Ladlow along with Dr Nai- Chei-lui came up with a breath testing method. This test helps determine the breathing quality of brachycephalic dogs.
According to the results it was concluded that the dogs who have grade 3 of this breathing disease will not take part in any competition that requires running. To think about it, the health of your dog matters the most. If the dog were to develop any serious condition, it is divisible to get him checked.
What would you do if your dog could not survive while running? If he gets out of breath then the whole scenario will change completely.
Brachycephalic dogs are always under some kind of controversy. Because they develop breathing conditions easily. They are at a high risk of health conditions. The conditions can be worse if you breed from the brachycephalic dogs. The offspring of these dogs will have excessive conditions of breathing.
Many countries like the UK, New Zealand and other two are making it illegal to breed brachycephalic dogs. Do not get in trouble over these little things it is always advisable to remain within the bracket of the law. Because at the end it is the matter of your dog’s health.