It’s all about what it looks like, and the only health features discussed are that the nostrils should be open. Never mind the rest of the dog’s respiratory and cooling system! He also repeats the Pravda-esque line that the undershot jaw is of some sort of utility in bull baiting. Like this dog could ever be used for that purpose!
I suppose if the only dogs you ever spent much time with were bulldogs, you’d think they were just fine.
The conformation of this breed is a disgrace to the species Canis lupus familaris.
They, of course, don’t see it that way.
Better to breed freaks and win ribbons than pay any attention to animal welfare.
As I noted a few months ago, it’s actually an insult to call these dogs bulldogs. There are plenty of working breeds of bulldog in the United States.
No. I think a far better name for these animals is the Toaddog.
It’s not worthy of the history of the English butcher dog’s name.
It’s a freak, a monstrosity.
A burlesque.
A great tragedy.
My sentiments EXACTLY.
Exactly as the cat breeders have done to the Persian – and other pedigree breeds. The standard of points persistently describes only the external, to the detriment of the unseen factors, like health, in-breeding producing deleterous gene characteristics etc.- ultimately producing animals that are high maintenance and with a poor quality of life.
But the animal fancies just carry on (and on…)
The expose’ on the pedigree dogs in the UK started to stir things up a lot – and none too soon. Noteworthy for causing fur to fly, are the dogs who are still being awarded BoB, but then failing the vet check. Hmmm – seems a few judges need to go back to learn what they should really be looking for.