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What sort of people do dog shows and are they unethical?

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Georgesgran Mon 15-Aug-22 19:39:36

Sodapop has replied perfectly. Dog shows are harmless - fun and competitive, although it must be remembered that the puppies of show winners can usually bring a higher price.
Dogs get used to being groomed, titivated and are taught to stand, walk and show themselves. Is that better than having a bored pet that’s hardly exercised? Probably.

DH bred, competed with and judged working spaniels. A totally different kettle of fish with looks being immaterial and ability paramount.

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sodapop Mon 15-Aug-22 19:30:29

I don't have a problem with dog shows it's the breeding issues which concern me more. Its unethical to breed dogs purely for their looks without considering how this will impact on their health & well being.
I think the larger shows like Crufts and their ilk really need to look at where they are taking the canine world. Smaller dog shows are a lot of fun for everyone and of course dog lovers want to show off their pets.
I think your colleagues should keep their unkind criticism to themselves Schoolofnursing

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Schoolofnursing Mon 15-Aug-22 19:17:33

There was a conversation at work today which turned to a woman on our team who was not there. She and her partner keep dogs and show them. There was a lot of making fun of the fact that she time and effort in to the shows and saying that she and her partner have nothing better to do and how silly they look in the show ring. I said they are not harming any. one and one of the girls turned on me and said that dog shows are ridiculous, unethical and cruel. Are they harmless fun or do they do damage to dogs at the expense of the owners showing off? Does anyone do dog shows and is there a certain type of person who does them?

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