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By Jennifer Peltz Updated 3:56 PM EDT, July 8, 2025 NEW YORK (AP) — The animal rights group PETA sued Tuesday to try to force the American Kennel Club to abandon the standards it backs for hyper-popular French bulldogs and some other breeds, contending that the influential club is promoting unhealthy physical features. The lawsuit turns up the heat around one of the biggest flashpoints in dogdom: the attributes that have been honed to define some breeds, including the Frenchie, which the AKC ranks as the United States’ most popular breed. “The AKC’s official breed standards for the bulldog, French bulldog, pug, dachshund and Chinese shar-pei provide blueprints for the breeding of deformed, unhealthy dogs,” PETA says in the suit. The AKC said it’s committed to protecting “the health, heritage and well-being of purebred dogs” and that responsibly bred dogs that conform to the standards are healthy. “We categorically reject PETA’s mischaracterizations of specific breed standards and their assertion that these standards create unhealthy dogs,” the club said in a statement, adding that dog health and welfare is “paramount and at the core of our mission.” Founded in 1884, the New York-based AKC is a nonprofit that acts like a league for many canine competitions and runs the United States’ oldest dog registry, where owners may choose to document their dogs’ existence and accomplishments. Mixed-breed dogs and rescues can be registered as “canine partners” and compete in some sports, but the club’s history is closely tied to fanciers who cultivate and show purebreds. Each breed has its own club that sets the “standard,” or ideal characteristics, for the dogs. The AKC reviews, approves and promulgates them. PETA, also called People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, describes itself as an animal liberation organization. Its advocacy includes boycotts and litigation. Its supporters are known for staging sometimes disruptive protests in settings including a papal audience, a Starbucks and sporting events such as the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. The Norfolk, Virginia-based nonprofit opposes dog breeding in general and has clashed for years with the AKC. Peppered with photos and diagrams, PETA’s new lawsuit runs through health problems that can beset short-legged, long-backed dachshunds (“the animal equivalent of a poorly designed bridge,” in PETA’s view) and shar-peis, which can have spates of fever and inflammation known as “shar-pei autoinflammatory disease.” The complaint points to pugs’ risk of injuries to their marbly eyes and susceptibility to breathing problems and overheating because of their flat faces. The suit zeros in on those and other parts of bulldogs and Frenchies, including the big heads that often prompt caesarian births. The various problems that PETA cites don’t afflict all dogs of these breeds, and some do agility, dock diving and other sports. But the conditions can be serious for those that have them. In the U.K. — where research involving about 24,600 dogs suggested that Frenchies have “very different, and largely much poorer” health than do other canines — the British Veterinary Association campaigns against advertisements that feature flat-faced breeds. The Netherlands has prohibited breeding very short-snouted dogs. Norway’s Supreme Court, however, declined to block the breeding of English bulldogs — but upheld a lower court’s prohibition on breeding cavalier King Charles spaniels, citing a different set of health concerns. The AKC says the breed standards it approves reflect “decades of collaboration with veterinary experts and breeders.” Some breed clubs donate to and participate in dog health research, and the AKC says it has given over $40 million since 1995 to its canine health research charity.
"A recent study led by Dr. Bonnie Beaver at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) reveals that over 99% of dogs in the United States exhibit behavior problems, highlighting the importance of awareness and training for dog owners. While many of these issues are seen as minor or not worth addressing by owners, the study emphasizes that these behaviors are common and should not be ignored. Common Behavioral Problems - The study, published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior, identifies the most prevalent behavior issues among U.S. dogs: Aggression: 55.6% of dogs Separation and Attachment Issues: 85.9% of dogs Fear and Anxiety: 49.9% of dogs These findings are based on data from the Dog Aging Project (DAP), an ongoing study that includes over 50,000 dogs from diverse backgrounds. Owners were asked to rate their dogs' behaviors on a scale from zero to four, with four indicating a potentially serious issue." NOW ... Ah-hem This study was a questionnaire to unknown dog owners, who self diagnosed their own dog. It never addressed - Diet Exercise Daily Training Early Appropriate Socialization Emotional and Social balance in the household I caution you all when reading through studies to be super discerning, use critical thinking, and always be curious and ask yourself why. I can honestly say that our client base has a DEEP education in raising their puppy and going forward - both TRAINING and HEALTH! ?https://mailchi.mp/81609de12dba/sexy-eggs-17444064
"Morocho, the Dogo Argentino, is a remarkable story of bravery and loyalty. This video delves into the incredible tale of Morocho, who heroically defended two young girls from a puma attack in the mountains of Argentina. Known for their strength and protective instincts, Dogo Argentinos are revered as national treasures in Argentina, and Morocho's story exemplifies these traits. We explore his background, the fateful day of the encounter, and how his actions have made him a celebrated figure. This is a story of courage, the bond between humans and dogs, and the extraordinary capabilities of the Dogo Argentino breed. #dogoargentino #dog"
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