AKC and KKK: BFFs in Some Ways?

This is so true, the AKC and the KKK are pretty similar. I have a Morkie (Yorkshire mixed with Maltese dog) and live in NYC. People here are so arrogant regarding purebreed that they look down on my dog for not having all the pure traits of a Yorkie despite that he looks like one and is only 5lbs. We need to change that mentality. I live in an apartment so a small dog is a must and there are endless shelters you can adopt small dogs from that have been abandoned by stupid owners that because they were expected to grow only 3lbs and ended up being 5lbs have given them away.

Well I have to agree puppy mills are beyond bad. Theyre bad to the dogs they breed create the problem of overpopulation the dogs bought from puppy mills can have seiouse health issues etc... but the purebred thing its kinda like this If you cross every dog of a certain breed of dog and not breed another generation of that breed the breed will die out. And most breeds cannot be brought back. Its like wolves going extinct. Theres some extinct dog breeds that Id like to have seen but like the dinosaurs theyre extinct and no one can see them alive. I think there should be dog breeders but ones that dont over populate and that treat their dogs right. Id be upset if the dog breeds were bred out. But I think there should be more mutt shows.

I have been breeding and showing dogs for my entire life. And I would like to touch on a few things. Jadey said "The AKC makes most of its money from puppy mill registrations from some of the most cruel dog breeding factories in the country" And that is far from the truth the good breeders are the ones supporting Westminster. Yes some puppy mills are still able to register their puppies with the AKC. But the good breeders out here are reporting the puppy mills you need to be after the pet store that sell the puppies and anyone who is selling "designer" dogs. They are the puppy mills 98 of us who show our dog are breeders and we are not involved in breeding for money we are in it for love and passion about our dogs. Oh yeah and we pay taxes too. and harlie said "Even Show dogs suffer. They have to remain in "mint" condition. So this mean solitary confinment so their coats don't get messed up from playing with other of their own species. Most breeds aren't even allowed to step foot on grass because it may stain their coat and hurt the breeders chances in the show room." Yes we do take care of their coats. But every one of my dogs goes and runs in the grass back yard with their playmates every day. And my dogs are white and I live on red clay. It just mean that you have to keep them clean ie. if it is muddy you rinse the mud out of their hair when you bring them back into the house just like you would do with your house pet to keep the floor and furniture clean...but they still need to have fun and get exercise. So maybe instead of attacking all the good breeders you should look into going after all the puppy mills that supply the local pet stores and anyone who is selling a dog with CKC papers that is the kennel club created by the puppy mills so they can sell registered dogs. They are the people who treat the dogs with cruelty.

True there's strong evidence for a biological basis for mate selection with the attendant expectation of passing certain traits onto offspringin nonhuman and human animals. But that is far different from genetically engineering nonhuman animals solely to suit OUR wants and needs. I question the ethics of manipulating and controlling the reproduction of nonhumans to gratify human desires. And this doesn't begin to address the health issues involved with selective breeding of nonhumans.

I like it! Except for the whole "in some respects" thing. Like obviously they're not literally best friends forever. But still great stuff. It's awesome to see this campaign taking off on the internets.