Feb 11 2009
Dogs shows are freak shows
As I was trawling through the headlines today, I saw one in the Washington Post saying, “10-year-old Sussex spaniel wins Westminster show”. I’ve never been to one of these shows, and I would never, but from a vegan perspective they are morally repugnant. The emphasis on breed is what disturbs me most and I can see the point of Peta’s KKK’s stunt, although it may not be the best way to put the message across. If anyone is in doubt as to what breeding can do to dogs, besides contributing to canine overpopulation, take a look at this BBC documentary. It is heartbreaking to witness the suffering that some animals endure due to the genetic manipulation that creates their ‘look’. It’s a kind of fetish and a very sinister one. Real dog lovers are the ones who rescue them from the pound, regardless of their shape. Breeding and training animals as a way to make a living is exploitative specieism.
Documentary - BBC - Pedigree Dogs Exposed
