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Would you consider that large and medium-sized dogs should be phased out?

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mokryna Sat 22-Jan-22 15:13:39

Would you consider that large and medium-sized dogs should be phased out to protect planet as their carbon paw print is the same as an SUV car?
Mark Howell, a councillor for Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council claimed that pets consume 20% of the world’s meat and fish and this demand adds to pollution as it has to be transported.
This is not to have present pets euthanized but in the in future would you try to think about the size of the family pet?

Josieann Sat 22-Jan-22 17:10:00

Then next week they'll be telling us we should all have big dogs so we cover more miles exercising to keep fit.

Yiayia4 Sat 22-Jan-22 17:04:48

Hope all the big dogs bite him in the bum.

MayBeMaw Sat 22-Jan-22 17:00:01

Mark Howell, a councillor for Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council claimed that pets consume 20% of the world’s meat and fish
Rosie also strenuously denies consuming 20% of the world’s meat or fish - but was caught munching her way through a whole bag of treats last night which I had failed to put out of reach. ??

Maggiemaybe Sat 22-Jan-22 16:59:41

He’s a brave man. My opinion is that when it comes to the future of our planet, there’s no subject that should be off the table. We are in an emergency, after all.

MayBeMaw Sat 22-Jan-22 16:57:22

Riverwalk

Maybe he's thinking of Operation Big Doggrin

????

MayBeMaw Sat 22-Jan-22 16:57:01

GrannyGravy13

Large and medium sized dogs are often working dogs, not sure that small breeds could be a substitute.

Could you see a chihuahua rounding up sheep? Or rescuing mountaineers with a (miniature ) bottle of brandy round it’s neck?
Daft idea says one medium to large (but small for her breed) greyhound.

Daisend1 Sat 22-Jan-22 16:52:23

Who the thought that one up.

Georgesgran Sat 22-Jan-22 16:45:02

Silly man - is he taking some sort of medication?? ?

Iam64 Sat 22-Jan-22 16:40:04

Riverwalk

Maybe he's thinking of Operation Big Doggrin

???

I’ve usually had a Big Dog to share my life with one or two smaller dogs. So of course I’ll say don’t be such a misery guts. I do understand not everyone loves dogs. That dogs should be properly exercised and not allowed to pester people or other dogs but big dogs are often big softies whereas little terriers, watch out

Riverwalk Sat 22-Jan-22 16:32:09

Maybe he's thinking of Operation Big Doggrin

sparkly1000 Sat 22-Jan-22 16:29:50

So no guide, assistance, sniffer and police dogs then?

Sweetpeasue Sat 22-Jan-22 16:24:17

25Avalon

Life is getting very joyless.

My thoughts25Avalon
Guide Dogs? Working Dogs.
Mental Health of us humans count for anything at all.
Give us a break!

ElaineI Sat 22-Jan-22 16:24:17

What about large and medium people? Or large and medium cats? Saw a picture of a Maine Coon? cat in Russia the other day and it was huge! Almost as long as the owner stretched down her.

Tulpia Sat 22-Jan-22 16:23:58

Of course not. hmm

grannysyb Sat 22-Jan-22 16:19:25

Stupid man! Watching the sniffer dogs on the Royal Institution lectures was incredible!

lavendermine Sat 22-Jan-22 16:03:51

Oh for heavens sake! NO.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 22-Jan-22 16:00:45

Blimey in the scheme of things perhaps we should ask ourselves which species is doing the most damage to the earth.

I think that you will find that it isn’t large dogs.

Aveline Sat 22-Jan-22 15:51:27

NO!!

janeainsworth Sat 22-Jan-22 15:47:06

I’ve never kept a dog or cat and wouldn’t want one, but what a ridiculous claim, that a big dog’s carbon paw print is the same as an SUV.
Is that an SUV that is driven 200 miles a week or 20, or the carbon footprint of just manufacturing it?

Bibbity Sat 22-Jan-22 15:45:17

I would want them to prioritise phasing out breeds that are barbaric and cruel.
Pugs etc

rosie1959 Sat 22-Jan-22 15:41:07

Then the world would have gone totally mad

Mollygo Sat 22-Jan-22 15:40:48

No! Even though my little 11kg dog is classed as medium.
People who support this, should be aware that the next step after downsizing your dog might be downsizing people. Watch out all medium and large people.

Blossoming Sat 22-Jan-22 15:37:07

No, though I think people shouldn’t be keeping large working breeds in flats and other totally unsuitable environments.

Charleygirl5 Sat 22-Jan-22 15:36:23

Absolutely not.

MerylStreep Sat 22-Jan-22 15:34:53

There’s big and the. There’s F**&§$G big. Although this one isn’t one of the biggest pin.it/547XLjG