After 40 years, BBC is suspending the broadcasting of the famous doggy parade: Crufts. This comes after the BBC documentary, Pedigree Dogs Exposed, (August '08) revealed how aggressive breeding methods can yield health problems in show dogs - shocking.Out of the 229 breeds, 12 are dubbed 'at risk.' The BBC stated they would air the show if Crufts would exclude the 'at risk' breeds, the Kennel Club refused.
Some 'at risk' breeds include:
King Charles Spaniel- Syringomyelia --> when the skull is too small for the brain. A specific concern, because Prince Charles has one (you know what they say....).
Bull Dog - Cannot give birth naturally due to narrow hips. (thank god I dont have that problem)
Boxer - Epilepsy
An example: The Pug.
Now, 19th Century. Notice how the current Pug has no nose, and how the older Pug has a black girl doll.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/dec/12/bbc-suspends-crufts-coverage
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Was he ravaging that black girl doll? Scandalous! She kind of looks like Santogold!
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