Pedigree dogs exposed 19th August BBC1

[Anonymous]

That was always my concern about the documentry. Without meaning to offend present company, the public can be a bit thick sometimes & messages get recieved in all manner of wrong ways. When you drum it into the public that pedigree dogs are all falling to bits and are not healthy, the message you can unwittingly give the public is that a crossbreed is somehow healthier & less likely to have inherant problems which we all know is not the case.

It works the same way as drawing up a list of dogs percieved to be ‘Dangerous’ – the message that can & often does give is that other breeds are less dangerous, which of course we know not to be the case.

Of course that’s not to underestimate the intelligence of the public in general but as you have pointed out it is already giving them the wrong idea.

[Anonymous]

This is a copy of the letter sent to a dog show to gain access.
Makes the programme sound a little different to what it was, I have permission to cross post to anyone that is interested so feel free

Thank you very much for talking to me earlier. Further to our
>> conversation, here are a few more details about us, the programme we’re
>> making and why we’d like to film at the Manchester show.
>>
>> Passionate Productions is an independent TV production company based in
>> Wiltshire. Despite our small size, we make some very high-profile
>> programmes, mostly for the BBC. Our last film, ‘The Family That Walks On
>> All Fours’, for BBC2, gained over 3 million viewers in the UK and went
>> on to be shown in over 30 countries worldwide. We only make films that
>> we are passionate about and we take our time in making them to ensure
>> that they are well researched, accurate and make fascinating viewing.
>> This will be our second film about dogs, following on from ‘Can Dogs
>> Smell Cancer?’, a film investigating the remarkable scenting abilities
>> of dogs and their unexpected application to medicine.
>>
>> Our current project is a science documentary for the BBC on purebred dog
>> breeding. We’re looking at the history of dog breeding from the early
>> days of the Kennel Club and how selective breeding has created the many
>> varied breeds we know today. We’re investigating the science and
>> genetics of breeding and will also be looking at the inherited disorders
>> that threaten the health of some breeds. Most importantly, we’re
>> interested in how science can help to safeguard the health of our dogs.
>> The film will look at testing schemes such as those run by the KC and
>> BVA, breeding strategies that encourage genetic diversity and feature
>> inspiring stories of how some breeders have tackled health problems.
>> Overall, we will be exploring how to preserve our much-loved breeds
>> while ensuring they continue to live long and healthy lives.
>>
>> As I mentioned on the phone, we have filmed at many major championship
>> shows over the past year including Crufts, Bath and Southern Counties.
>> During the course of this filming, we have covered many breeds but we
>> have realised that we have missed out on many of the most popular such
>> as the Labrador, Golden Retriever and German Shepherd.
>>
>> More generally, we like to attend shows because it gives us a great
>> opportunity to talk to people from across the whole of the dog world. As
>> I mentioned above, we pride ourselves on thoroughly researching our
>> films and shows like Manchester give us an excellent opportunity to talk
>> to breeders, judges and owners in an informal setting.
>>
>> Apart from the showing itself, I was very interested to note that eye
>> testing sessions were going to be carried out by an ophthalmologist at
>> the show. We’ve spoken at length to Jeff Sampson at the Kennel Club
>> about the KC/BVA health testing schemes and it’d be great to see it in
>> action.
>>
>> Just to reassure you, we are well used to operating at shows in a way
>> that does not interfere with the smooth running of the show. We operate
>> as a small 3-man crew with no lights and so can move around without
>> causing any obstruction. Also, we are of course subject to the usual
>> broadcasting rules that require us to gain consent from anyone we
>> interview on film. If you would like to see what contributors to our
>> previous films have to say about us please have a look at our website:
>> http://www.passionate.co.uk/reviews.htm
>>
>> I am sorry we have left this request so late in the day. If there is
>> anything further you or the other committee members would like to know
>> about us or our film, please feel free to contact me – I’d be very happy
>> to answer any queries. The office number is 01672 811 851, or I’ll be on
>> my mobile this evening and over the weekend – please feel free to call
>> any time: 07723 032275.
>>
>> Thanks very much for your help. I hope that you will consider allowing
>> us permission to attend the show.
>>
>> Yours,
>>
>> Jim Dummett
>> Researcher
>> Passionate Productions
>> http://www.passionateproductions.co.uk

[kizkiznobite]

well well well…..intersting mmm

[Anonymous]

Also at the show they had two vets one cardiovascular the other an ophthalmologist

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well well well…..intersting mmm
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[Izzie]

Kennel Club Answers Back – Live webchat on 27th August at 12 noon
26-Aug-08

Join Caroline Kisko and Dr Jeff Sampson from the Kennel Club as they answer
your questions and dispel concerns over pedigree dog breeding

Chat date: 27th August

Chat time: 12.00pm

Following the recent BBC programme Pedigree Dogs Exposed, the Kennel Club
would like to clear up negative impressions of pedigree dog breeding and
suggestions that the dog community is doing little or nothing to improve the
health of pedigree dogs.

The Kennel Club assisted the production company with the programme and hoped
that what would be portrayed would be a balanced view of the work the Kennel
Club is doing and what needs to be done within the dog world to ensure that
pedigree dogs lead long and healthy lives. Unfortunately the Kennel Club and
the dog community have been left feeling that the programme was very one
sided and so would like to address some of the issues the programme raised
and answer some of the questions that viewers are concerned about by taking
part in an online webchat.

If you are a dog lover and have any concerns or questions following the
programme, then join our webchat to find out how Kennel Club health
initiatives such as the introduction of the Accredited Breeder Scheme and
research funding can help promote healthy breeding of pedigree breeds.

Live Webchat – Join Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary and Dr Jeff
Sampson, the Kennel Clubs genetic advisor live on the 27th August at 12 to
answer your questions and dispel concerns over pedigree dog breeding.

I’m assuming this is via the KC website 
:-\ :-\

[Anonymous]

It’s meant to be here –

http://www.webchats.tv/chats/Petcare/wwwthekennelcluborguk/

[Anonymous]

It appears many people can’t access the live webchat. It looks like there was a high volume of interest in it which is causing problems for the server.  :surprise:

[*Lassie*]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=njPsECODIBs

David Cavill, a breeder and judge, takes a cool, reasoned look at the background and reveals the truth

[Anonymous]

GGrr I can’t get enough sound to listen to this

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http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=njPsECODIBs

David Cavill, a breeder and judge, takes a cool, reasoned look at the background and reveals the truth
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