Tag: Dogs
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Crufts and flat-faced dogs
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have protested at Crufts, on one occasion being met with physical violence from security people. They are calling for and end to the senseless “canine beauty pageant” and the demeaning behaviours the dogs are forced to perform. In particular they are drawing attention to flat-faced or brachycephalic…
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Dogs aren’t stupid
A bizarre article in The Times reports: “A study has suggested that most dogs can link words with familiar objects. The ability had been demonstrated in only a small number of “gifted” canines.” Well no shit, Sherlock. I hate to think how much money is spent on these pointless experiments. Anyone who lives with a…