I pit dog show freaks, especially in the UK

I don’t think you are a “tard”. I think you have taken an unreasonably dogmatic position here, one not based on any real evidence, and are sticking to it with much of your, ah, trademarked 'tude. :smiley:

I understand your point perfectly; I merely disagree with it.

Just pointing out that today is Thanksgiving, meaning the Macy parade, followed by…Ta da! A big celebration of those poor genetically abused dogs.

(But they all look so happy, don’t they?)

Happier than the turkeys I expect.

There are show dogs at the Macy’s Parade?? :confused:

“the curlcoat float” sponsored by 1-800 PETMEDS.

Pugs are one of the oldest and most beloved breeds. Many of their common health problems can be prevented just by keeping their weight down. Sure, they have no ability to cool themselves, but that problem can be solved by keeping them inside in air conditioning.

You, sir/madam/whatever, are extremely immature.

The thing with pugs, and other breeds with severe exaggerations, is the original breed didn’t have things like a smashed in face. The show ring revolves around exaggerations unfortunately, so as the decades pass, many of the breeds ended up having trouble breathing, walking or get buried in hair. Last weekend I was at shows and watched two judges award a major win to a dog that was completely unsound, in a sporting breed that is still frequently used by hunters, because “she has a lot of leg under her”. Which is an exaggeration of that standard. Eventually all show dogs of that breed will look like they are on stilts and will no longer be useful in the field.

Hooray for dog shows! :smack:

Buy from a performance breeder…

You’re right, that was a little low even by my standards. I apologize.