SO INTERDEPENDENT are humans and dogs, that we may even have co-evolved. Yet we seem to struggle to maintain their quality of life. Last month, for example, argued that winners of dog shows are selected chiefly on appearance and movement, at the expense of their health and well-being.
Since it was screened, leading animal welfare charities such as the Dogs Trust and the RSPCA have spoken out against pedigree dog breeding, and , the UK Kennel Club’s flagship event. It is time for a new approach to dog breeding: one based on…
