[Dailydrool] Changes to UK breeds

[Stanton Rebecca (RQ8) Mid Essex Hospital]

Yes, this was on the BBC news last night - specifically focusing on the bulldog, to be made leaner, have longer legs and have a not-so-squashed face.  The only thing I will say is that I do agree with any changes that need to be made when the health of the dog is compromised.  The dogs shown last night on the news looked healthy, but despite the owners saying the dogs have no problems breathing, the bulldogs were constantly panting (in winter) and were making snuffling  noises all the way through.  I know that some Pekingnese dogs have had similar problems.  In these cases, I think they may have a case.   Also, I previously owned dachshunds, and I do think certain breeders are breeding them too long - which causes horrendous back difficulties, which one of my dachshunds did have, losing the feeling his back legs for some weeks.  With the basset, they are thinking of making the ears shorter, making them leaner and  making the legs longer I believe.  I am not quite sure of the reasoning behind the shorter ears and longer legs.
If anyone does want to reply to me privately, could they please use my home email? (rebecca.stanton at yahoo.co.uk)

Becky, Morse & Pumbaa ATB x

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