Yo, USA Network: Drop the Dog Show, Already!

Sadly the real problem are the irresponsible dog owners that let their mixed breed dogs continue to breed and then when they become a problem or too old they drop them off at the shelter where they have about a 30 to even be considered as adoptable by shelter staff. Close to 70 of shelter dog are unadoptable and are just being housed until they can euthanize or rescue. This will not change due to liability for aggression and the public not wanting to adopt senior animals. People who responsibly breed purebred dogs communicate about health issues fund research for more solutions guarantee their dogs for their lifetimes and insist they be returned to them if any problem arises microchip or identify their dogs teach their dogs good manners and love their dogs like their own children. Don't be so convinced of what is right until you really know a responsible breeder and meet their dogs.

Whoever it is that is responsible for the PUPPY MILLS needs counseling mandatory time volunteering in rescues and shelters HUGE fines jail time and never be allowed to own any animal again. To breed a dog for cuteness and condemn that poor baby to a life time of health problems needs ......to stop doing the disgusting and cruel breeding.... Not to mention the heartache and sorrow you cause the family that loves him or her. If I was a dog I'd bite you!

This program is so outdated and ridiculous! I'm glad we're finally speaking out about it! Thanks PETA!!

There are very few if at all people that show dogs that actually abuse dogs or don't like them. People show dogs to better the species and more specifically their particular breed. I show my dogs to create an even stronger bond. I love my dogs more than anything. They are my everything and I would NEVER put them in danger. I am appaled that people don't read up on their facts before coming to conclusions. If anything purebreds have less health problems than muttsmixes. I myself have a mutt and he is one of the best dogs in the world. There are very good reasons to own a purebred dog. 1 You can compete in AKC sanctioned events to win titles and awards and just spend even more time with your dog. 2 Some people love dogs but are allergic like myself. These people in particular need to know exactly what they are getting. They will be getting a dog that they know won't shed and is clear of health problems. If you get your dog from a RESPONSIBLE breeder they will provide health clearences on the dam and sire so that you know that there are no genetic problems. Breeders will also give you references. You can contact other people who have that person's dogs and they can tell you if they have been pleased or not. 3 You can get a pedigree on your dog and check their lines to assure you that your dog isn't inbred. Most health problems described are traits that will be given to a dog when they are inbred. USA should air Westminster Kennel Club dog show because we do NOT abuse our dogs. If we did do you think that the law would let us continue in this sport??!! You can't force a dog to be a show dog. There is no way to do this!! If a dog doesn't want to show it's not going to show and that's final! They have to be willing because most breed standards that judges judge by say that the breed should be "merry and full of energy". This isn't abuse at all! My pointer goes NUTS when you ask him if he wants to go to a dog show! His brother doesn't have the same reaction so he isn't a show dog. He started out loving it and he quickly got his Championship title and then soon after he started dreading the trip. He became very anxious and started becoming bored with the whole thing. I never have taken him to a dog show since then. He now is an obedience dog and we have started in Rally and Agility as well! He's one of the happiest dogs out there!!! No 2 dogs are the same at all and not every dog is cut out for the dog show life. My english setter gets a bath almost every day with pleasure and I take him on bike rides every other day. It is his favorite thing in the world next to being in the show ring! As for Uno there is NO dog in the world that loves to be a show dog more than Uno. Aaron loved Uno more than anything!!!!! Uno was SO excited when I saw him in New York City last year before he won. He was jumping up and down and barking his little head off! He would do anything for Aaron and Aaron did everything with Uno. All of the dogs that you will see on TV on USA Network love this and please don't think that we abuse our dogs because you aren't any more wrong...

Why are you throwing the "baby out with the bath water"? Why not work with reputable Breed Clubs and help them overcome the AKC registering what you call "puppy mill" animals from disreputable money hungry breeders. Dog show's on TV can be educational and with your help they could be more so and reach a lot more people than you can alone. Why not join with dog show and TV producers to make them more educational. You could bring a lot more of these issues to the forefront by doing so.