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Posted on 06th Oct 2008 at 18:05
Just seen the following press release -
Earlier this year Margaret Carter was featured on the BBC documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed speaking about problems within the breed she loves, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. The documentary highlighted some truly harrowing health problems with this beautiful, friendly little dog breed. The footage sent shockwaves through the population who watched in horror at the dogs who were suffering with a condition called syringomyelia. Margaret Carter was brave enough to speak honestly and openly about what was happening. Margaret Carter did the right thing. She did right by the breed she loves. She did right by dogs full stop. And her reward? She was hauled up on a charge by the Cavalier club of ‘not being a credit’ to the club or the breed. And at a meeting today, this is what happened:
204 voted for removing Margaret from the committee of the Cavalier Club
31 voted against her removal.
4 people abstained.
Of the people who spoke, just one person spoke in favour of Margaret. As Margaret read out her defence the Chairman had to silence hecklers.
And the world of organised pedigree dogs finds itself under the microscope yet again as it lurches from one public relations disaster to another.
How revealing it is to see such an absolute travesty, a sheer mockery of ‘justice’ being carried out.
If dogs had more Margaret Carters on their side, they would NOT be in the state they’re in today.
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Posted on 06th Oct 2008 at 18:34
Why would she even want to remain in the Cavalier Club, based on what was on that documentary?
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Posted on 06th Oct 2008 at 19:05
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Why would she even want to remain in the Cavalier Club, based on what was on that documentary?
I would think to try and save the breed she so loves. If she does the easy thing and walks away, who will fight their corner 
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Posted on 06th Oct 2008 at 19:20
But I thought the whole point was, the breed she loves is fundamentally genetically flawed due to inbreeding, and thus the breed that she loves is destined to an uncomfortable life?
I dunno, maybe I've got the wrong end of the stick, but to me that doesn't correlate with animal lover.
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Posted on 06th Oct 2008 at 19:28
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Posted on 07th Oct 2008 at 07:59
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the whole concept of breeding dogs and owning them is ethically wrong IMO (sorry Nina)
Do not apologise for feeling that way Jorge. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, even though you are wrong lol
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Posted on 07th Oct 2008 at 09:07
With regard to Crufts, I don't really see it has much of a future. Dogs Trust and RSPCA have withdrawn their support and I beleive there is some doubt over whether it will be aired on TV. The way the various breed organisations and th Kennel club advocate this breeding of freaks is repellant. Look at dogs like the Bull dog and Pug, let alone the king charles. The sooner the whole process is stopped the better. God forbit, though, it should go "underground" as this would make it even worse.
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Posted on 07th Oct 2008 at 09:13
i saw that programme and it still comes up in conversation with my hubby every now and again. the whole idea of in breeding is scary - like they say it should be just as legal for dogs as humans... so, NOT then.
it's very sad and makes me glad to be a mongrel owner!
;O)
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Posted on 07th Oct 2008 at 15:04
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the whole concept of breeding dogs and owning them is ethically wrong IMO (sorry Nina)
Definately J
Tyson-Doodle-Burton-Thorpe rocks tho
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Posted on 07th Oct 2008 at 15:13
haha! Holy shit! It's a horse!!
You could ride that!
/ahem, in the strictest innocent fashion only you understand.
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Posted on 07th Oct 2008 at 15:21
I've seen those films also..
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Posted on 07th Oct 2008 at 15:24
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Posted on 11th Oct 2008 at 00:56
Cute dog Brad. Soz Nina, I want one, but can't, if I take on any more pets I will be Geralda Durell.
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Posted on 11th Oct 2008 at 14:39
Phew....Brad I thought was your hairy chest!!
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Posted on 11th Oct 2008 at 18:21
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