Vet checks at HTM world champs.

Taken from one of the judges reports.

<<<After they left the ring, a few competitors were asked to have their dogs examined by the show vet as one or all the judges had concerns but luckily all dogs were passed as fit, which was great. We thank the handlers for their cooperation and apologize for the inconvenience this caused. Using the show vet to make sure all dogs were fit to compete really is a good thing. If the judges thought the dogs looked a bit stiff, wobbly or unstable in the ring, then maybe the audience did too and by getting the vet involved, we can guarantee that our sport is safe and that the welfare of the dog always come first. We do thank the handlers involved for accepting the judge’s decisions and for being good sports about it.>>>

Well done them, lets hope this spreads.

rune

Thats good, all dogs have a right to be healthy. And those in any spot light are still dogs, and still have the right to a healthy and happy life. And their owners should be able and happy to proove that their dogs do.