I don't think that is a sweeping statement really, just talking about the ones that wont walk their dogs or let them indulge in doggy activities

id say fair point,she doesnt say its all of them.....

but its the same in any discipline.. theres good peeps and bad

It really doesn't help though that it is comments from the winner of Crufts that has made the statements that have prompted the remarks

shameful but i have a gut feeling it is made up, surely she must know this is going to give her negative press.

its crufts, its beauty pageant mentality.

its just fits the model of what people like me have associating with that whole scene for decades, it would be a surprise to me if i heard that this sort of thing doesnt happen.

lets face it, show dog people arent exactly cross representative of society.

well considering its showing they has produced this awful lifestyle, one hopes retirement from showing should be a benefit.

Well ifthe article is true , and that's how she keeps her dogs, in the big scheme of things it's not the end of the world in canine health issues is it,

The dog looked healthy and happt in the ring , she must have been In good condition for frank cane to have placed her best in show.

We may not agree with the way she lives, but she is not mistreated, neglected, starved or abused, Now that is shameful.

7 is to old for a dog to have her first litter, in my opinion, but it's not against the kc rules, and if her owners think she is healthy enough then it's up to them if she does or does not have a litter.

Not allowing a dog to get dirty is not the way I would keep one, but it's not The worse thing that can happen to it either.

I will take the article witha pinch of salt , it may be true or it may be exaggerated,

Who knows, now she is no longer showing, she may have a brill time doing all those doggy things she may have missed out on , or she may be one of those dogs that hates mud and dirt and demand to be keep in the luxury she is accustomed to.

Sadly - there are many many dogs who are never walked. Not because they are `too precious` but because their owners are too idle, ignorant or mean.
And many more who `get a nice walk at the weekend`.
And thousands whose idea of a walk is a march to the shops and back.
Very sad.
What pleasure all those owners are missing.

The dog has all her physical needs met, no one can argue with that. I'm sure her owner loves her too but that doesn't negate the fact that she's not providing something that is a basic requirement of dog ownership - proper exercise and mental stimulation.

And none of then have anything to do with the show world.