Breeding Bans Threaten Popular Dog Breeds

0:00On March 5, a new tool from Britain's all-party parliamentary group on animal welfare could lead to breeding bans on 67 popular dog breeds. The 10-point checklist flags extreme physical traits, like short legs, excessive skin folds, bulging eyes, and breathing issues from short muzzles. Right now, it's voluntary, but campaigners warn it might become mandatory law in about five years, affecting licensed breeders. The guidelines aim to end breeding dolls with traits linked to lifelong pain, joint problems, and spinal issues. Breeze like docksons, shit-sues, Scottish terriers, and even Pimbroke Welsh, corgis score too low to pass. Corgis, prize for herding with their low stature to dodge cow kicks, would fail due to legs less than one-third of shoulder height. Owners and experts are pushing back hard. Breeders argue the visual test is too subjective, ignore nuanced health checks, and could wipe out beloved family dogs. The Welsh corgily calls corgis very healthy overall, while critics say it lumps them unfairly

1:03with problem breeds. Even the late Queen's favorites wish she owned over 30 of, spark outrage among fans. The Kennelcliffe shared the at-risk list with members, and says the tool lacks data tracking for real improvements. Supporters like the RSPCA and dogs Trustback it, noting current laws already van harmful breeding, but need better enforcement. Some councils already use it, and scoring starts at 8 out of 10, rising to a perfect 10 in 10 years. As Croft's kicks off this week, four of the last 10 top winners wouldn't pass, highlighting the stakes. Breeders hope for tweaks before any banned stick, keeping these icons around for future generations.