Ep 26 - Dangers Of Selective & Unscrupulous "Fashion" Breeding with Dr Ciara Clarke
A topic thats hot at the moment! People, sometimes celebrities finding themselves in tragic situations with puppies bred for their looks. Dr Ciara Clark from 'Vet In The City' and Oli talk about poor breeding, unscrupulous selective breeding, and everything related to this terrible and yet very common practice bot here in the UK and all around the world.We’ll talk about Lucy’s law and the wonderful work people like Mark Abraham and the team at Pupaid are doing. We’ll talk genetic problems your dog may carry. Are some breeds healthier than others?Are cross breeds or mongrels more robust than pure breeds or is this a myth? Can tiny or teacup dogs be that small and yet be healthy? How do they create such small dogs? Is an expensive price tag indication of a great breeder? What is the real financial and emotional cost linked to getting a poorly breed puppy? Of course, we’ll talk bulldogs, French bulldogs, dalmatians, dachshunds, pugs, and many other breeds, BUT be ready for some good news too: Some breeders have started to selectively breed for longer noses and bodies in bull breeds. Showing that selective breeding can be used for good too.You can catch Dr Ciara on Instagram @vet.inthe.citySponsors - Tractive.com GPS Pet Trackers 20% off a Tracker - click above or visit www.tractive.com/?dogsbestfriend for automatic discount.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.