Pet Gazette

Dog welfare film released ahead of Crufts 2012

The Kennel Club has released a film, narrated by Clare Balding, which looks at the issues affecting dog health and wellbeing, and what is being done in 2012 to help ensure that dog welfare stays at the top of the agenda.

The film, Dogs – A Healthy Future, focuses on the main issues that affect dog health and welfare including hereditary diseases, issues created by breeding dogs for the way that they look and the problem of cruel puppy farms that breed dogs for profit without regard for their health and welfare.

The film explores the steps that have already been taken to address these issues and the need for united action in order to ensure that the progress continues in 2012. Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club secretary said: "Huge strides have been made to improve dog health, particularly with the knowledge that has been gained in recent years thanks to the advancement of genetic science, but there is still more to do. As we look towards Crufts 2012 we look forward to introducing even tighter measures to ensure that dog shows play their part in driving change by rewarding, and so encouraging, the breeding of healthy dogs."

To view the film visit www.thekennelclub.org.uk/doghealth or www.youtube.com/thekennelclub

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