Kennel Club Research Paper

For being man’s supposed best friend, humans too often make choices to benefit themselves instead of dogs. People decide what traits make a dog cute and disregard what traits make them healthy. Dog breeding is a harmful practice for dogs both biologically and culturally due to superficial standards. These dogs are bred to be cute, but that cuteness can inadvertently carry a gene that can lead to disease, or even the cuteness itself could be debilitating, such as with the poster pug’s flat face makes breathing significantly more difficult. Dogs are living, breathing creatures and the standards set for their reproduction should factor their well-being into the standard of the dog.

Puppy mills have been notorious for keeping the puppy trade industry alive and as big as it is today. With thousands of puppy mills, both known and under the radar, they provide easy access and cheap puppies to sell at pet stores at inflated prices. While they do keep the business booming and keep pure breeds that may specialize in important roles, they continue to put countless numbers of dogs through terrifying pain. To stop the agonizing torture the lovable pups go through, stricter rules must be applied to these puppy mills, a new license regulation must be used, regular inspections, and awareness of alternative options must be made.

A former UW-Madison veterinarian who oversaw the treatment of Double Trouble and other cats used in this laboratory recently issued a letter confirming this abuse, stating that many of the cats "suffered unnecessarily." However, no peer-reviewed papers have been published in any scientific journals as a result of the suffering that Double Trouble endured. Correspondence between UW experimenters and their collaborators acknowledge that there was a problem with Double Trouble's surgery; the experiment was a failure.” (PETA)

Everyday, animals worldwide are discriminated upon strictly because of their appearances. Could you imaging your beloved chihuahua being taken out of your home and killed for the sole reason of it looking “aggressive”? For many, this vision is a harsh reality. Dogs of several breeds are becoming banned and illegal to own because some consider them an aggressive breed or a threat to the safety of others around them. This discrimination is inhumane and should ultimately be stopped.

by breeders of fighting dogs, along with ear cropping, but it was also used for other reasons.

Myths of fixing your animals can stray people to think it’s not good. There are many myths out there and all of them are miss leading. One popular myth is “It's better to have one litter before spaying a female pet.”("Myths and facts," 2009). The truth is its not you might find a home for all the puppies your dog has to a home, but what happens to those puppies grow up do they get spayed? Even though they have a good home they may be bread for puppies and those puppies who don’t get homes might be taken to the pound. Some dogs have had litter and then been abandoned because they now have a new dog to love. Another popular myth is that owners say, “I don't want my male dog or cat to feel like less of a male.” ("Myths and facts," 2009). Your pets do not know there sexual identity, once they have been fix they do not act any different and they do not know that there any different than before. One of the last popular myths is “My pet will get fat and lazy.”("Myths and facts," 2009). They do not become fat and lazy because of the procedure they become fat and lazy because they are feed too much and then they

Imagine what life would be like living in a cage. Imagine being enclosed in a space that barely clears 6 inches of room in either direction, not allowing any area to stretch out, sit, or even sleep comfortably. Imagine not being able to shower, or feel the underfoot sensation of soft wisps of grass, or embrace the comfort of a bed. Now, imagine living like that for an entire decade. For dogs raised in puppy mills, imagination is not necessary to experience these conditions. As proven through Oprah Winfrey’s special exposé of puppy mills, the aforementioned depictions are nothing but factual about the conditions of the puppy mills inspected in the nationally-broadcasted episode, as well as the standards that the 10,000 other puppy mills in the United States run on (Oprah Investigates). The puppy mill problem has universally been established as a horrid, unethical way of supplying animals to the pet buyers of the world, but the problem is never solved. While the government can write down law after law of standards for ethical animal treatment, nothing will change because it is so loosely enforced, as many other issues take priority over inspecting the millions of pet breeders producing in America. Instead, this issue can be taken into the hands of the caring individuals who make up the population of pet consumers in America. Since 99% of pet store puppies are actually supplied by puppy mills, any business that is given to pet stores will, in turn, support the puppy mill

After dogs get their tails docked, they can develop easily avoidable pain and distress. While the wound heals, inflammation and damage to the tissue can cause pain. There is also a risk of the dog getting an infection or having other complications from the surgery. Docked tails can also develop a neuroma, also known as a nerve tumor.

East Side Kennels is a boarding and grooming facility serving Cincinnati, Ohio and its surrounding areas. It was incepted in 1993. They have partnered with rescue group and shelters. East Side Kennels has special privileges for rescues like office visits, and complete, written, comprehensive examinations for new intakes. For dog and cat package, they offer veterinary physical exam with report card, heartworm test or feline leukemia/FIV testing, fecal exam, ear mite and flea check, and vaccinations as needed (rabies, distemper, parvo, bordetella, feline leukemia).

For millions of years dogs have remained a constant companion of man. Bred from the aggressive and formidable Gray Wolf tens of thousands of years ago the domestic dog now lives in many homes across the world. Where in the far distant past the domestic dog was bred as a guard animal, a beast of burden, and even a food source the dogs of today are bred for a far more endearing purpose-companionship and love. Finding a pet dog that is more of a joy than a chore is necessary when asking: How much is that puppy in the window?

There are people who do not understand when dog owners, of both working and non-working dogs, do not want their canines to be stroked. According to the Royal National Institute of Blind People, it is dangerous to pet dogs who are working because these canines will be distracted from their jobs and it might endanger the lives of their owners. But, sometimes, even guide dogs are wearing their vests with messages like, “I’m working” or “Do not disturb”, many people do not understand what it means.

Rotting flesh, burning skin, chopping toes, cutting tails, and slicing ears are all forms of body modifications performed on those without a voice. Animals of all kinds are subjected to these awful treatments nationally and internationally on a daily basis in animal clinics and households alike. Some argue that these modifications aid owners in identification and allow them to provide their pets with a warm and loving home. Although there is truth to this claim, new research and further developments have formulated better ways to keep animals safe and identified. Therefore, animals should not be subjects to this abuse. Rather, they should be protected against body modifications through the use of federal law as they inflict unnecessary

Animal science is a very broad topic. Form General Animal Science class I have learned that animal science is concerned with the science and also with the business to produce livestock such as cattle, horses, sheep, swine and poultry. In this course I have also learned that the scientists apply various genetic modifications on animal to increase production and management of livestock. To supply for the demand of animal in worldwide the industries of livestock are responsible for maintaining the well-being of the animals. The three concepts that I learned after taking this class are choosing the right breed of animal is necessary for mass production, genetic selection, and food safety.

One of the most meaningful acts a breeder can do is provide their puppies with the best start in life, but it doesn't stop there. As a responsible breeder, your dedication surrounds helping prospective puppy owners raise happy and healthy dogs. As a dog lover, connecting caring, responsible individuals and families with their forever pet is your passion. By encouraging and endorsing products that promote the wholesome development of dogs, particularly during the first year of life, breeders can be a part of ensuring a long and active life for the pups. Breeders hold themselves and their clients to the highest standards and the goal is improving the life of each puppy.

Listener Relevance Link: Have you ever looked at your dog and wondered why? Why do you do the things you do. Well I have and that’s what lead me to do a bit of research on her breed.