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Dogs Trust joins Crufts boycott over cruel breeding
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JoElla is wrong about it being an old wives' tale. There's no evidence that people with mongrels are less willing to spend money on their pets, it's just that fewer things go wrong with them. It's called 'hybrid vigour' and is well recognised, particularly by insurance companies - lower premiums!
Beverley Cottrell, Meldreth, UK
As I watch my healthy, happy, well-cared for and well-bred setters effortessly power across the garden, I feel sorry for those who have become disconnected from the world of animals. They choose to dictate from a place of little understanding where dogs are abstracted and anthropomorphized concepts.
Rebecca, Redlands, CA, USA
The rescue charities should look at all the breeders who's 'accidental litters' they rehome. These dogs don't have any history to look at and see what health problems lie behind. They don't belong to any clubs or health programmes let alone the Kennel Club. Who's taking the blame for them?
Kathy, Arundel, UK
I disagree that mongrel dogs are healthier than purebreds;this is an old wives tale that just will not die.Most owners of purebreds will spend lots more money on the health of their dogs than those who own mongrels. This brings them to the attention of vets. Mongrels are many times left to suffer
JoElla Young, Tampa, FL, USA
it will not stop the BYB or puppy farmers
they will be rubbing their hands in glee
and more of the naive public will be taken in
you will see more designer cross breeds being bred by these people
as for pedigree being more unhealthy, you need to take your rose coloured specs off
gaye, northants, uk
Excellent news, this suffering has to stop, "puppy farms" also need to be controlled if not banned altogether.
Ian Guthrie, Falaise, France
It has been known by many that 'mongrel' dogs are often healthier and live longer than their pedigree cousins, yet people still insist on picking animals like fashion accessories. The animals health and temperament are most important to me. I want my pet to be as happy as it makes me.S
Stuart Cross, Preston, GB