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27-09-2012, 10:24
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Re: Model Dogs
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Handbag dogs were originally bred as lap dogs with the purpose of sitting on the lap in order to attract the fleas from off the owner.
As such it is not 'designed' for exercise.
Dog breeding practices are responsible for many genetic defects and suffering.
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A bit like tail docking and the noses of pug type breeds. Shocking.
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27-09-2012, 10:30
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Re: Model Dogs
I know, some pug-type dogs can hardly breathe it seems ![Frown](http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif)
That's before we even look at the less extreme breeding which we've known for years can be responsible for genetic defects e.g Alsations and their weakened hind legs, golden retrievers and cancer more likely to develop at a young age.... Boxers are prone to epilepsy and a few other things that slip my mind at the moment. I hate the selfishness of it all ![Frown](http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Nothern Inuits haven't been around long enough for any thorough research to be done. I know they're bred to have strong back legs, despite having Alsation ancestors, and a calmer temperament than a Malamute. My Kya defies this though!
Sorry for threadjack!
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27-09-2012, 13:43
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Re: Model Dogs
Dogs have been purpose-bred for centuries. Sadly there is nothing we can do about that. And it does pee me off that dogs are being used as fashion accessories ... however, maybe we should save our outrage for those who abuse and abandon their animals ... cats too, there folks ... and those who run puppy mills. Support your local humane society. Don't buy puppies from pet stores. Neuter your animals (unless you are a registered breeder). And if you are thinking of adopting a dog, consider something like this:
Mature Dog Adoptions Celebrates March as Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month
My best friend chases squirrels ![Gooddog](http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/images/aprilsmile/gooddog.gif)
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27-09-2012, 13:52
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Re: Model Dogs
I think far worse than dressing dogs up are these so called pageants where young children are dressed up as adults and put on show, a five year old child is exactly that, a child, why make them look the way strange people would find them attractive?
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27-09-2012, 14:34
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Re: Model Dogs
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Dogs have been purpose-bred for centuries. Sadly there is nothing we can do about that. And it does pee me off that dogs are being used as fashion accessories ... however, maybe we should save our outrage for those who abuse and abandon their animals ... cats too, there folks ... and those who run puppy mills. Support your local humane society. Don't buy puppies from pet stores. Neuter your animals (unless you are a registered breeder). And if you are thinking of adopting a dog, consider something like this:
Mature Dog Adoptions Celebrates March as Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month
My best friend chases squirrels ![Gooddog](http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/images/aprilsmile/gooddog.gif)
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ITA X1000000000 lol .Well it's more or less what I said in my first reply.
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I think far worse than dressing dogs up are these so called pageants where young children are dressed up as adults and put on show, a five year old child is exactly that, a child, why make them look the way strange people would find them attractive?
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It is a bit wrong. I'm not sure about the last bit though. Those who find children sexually attractive, find children sexually attractive-am not sure without being one of them, whether it may actually be off-putting if they look like adults.
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27-09-2012, 15:17
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Re: Model Dogs
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Dogs should be dogs and that's why we love 'em. One of ours passed away at 12.40 on Wednesday morning (I was stroking her and talking to her at the time - there was nothing I could do, she was old for her breed and been ill for some time). I buried her yesterday. Our other dog is now behaving a bit oddly as she looked on her as her mum I think.
We should love them for what they are and not try to make them into some kind of freak show.
Holly, sadly missed.
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You have my condolences, I know what it's like to lose a much loved dog.
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27-09-2012, 15:18
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Re: Model Dogs
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Can't stand the likes of Paris Hilton who carry these little dogs about in handbags as a fashion accessory, they should be prosecuted for cruelty to animals ![Mad](http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/images/accysmilies/mad.gif)
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Totally agree John. The dog doesn't know it's a dog.
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27-09-2012, 16:06
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Re: Model Dogs
Blimey...I thought this thread was about some of the dogs I saw on the catwalk at London Fashion Week a month ago.
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27-09-2012, 16:53
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Re: Model Dogs
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Blimey...I thought this thread was about some of the dogs I saw on the catwalk at London Fashion Week a month ago.
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Aren't they Bitches?
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27-09-2012, 17:39
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Re: Model Dogs
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Originally Posted by MargaretR
Handbag dogs were originally bred as lap dogs with the purpose of sitting on the lap in order to attract the fleas from off the owner.
As such it is not 'designed' for exercise.
Dog breeding practices are responsible for many genetic defects and suffering.
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I'm sure that Paris Hilton doesn't have one to keep the flies away Margaret ![Wink](http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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27-09-2012, 17:44
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Re: Model Dogs
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Originally Posted by Less
I think far worse than dressing dogs up are these so called pageants where young children are dressed up as adults and put on show, a five year old child is exactly that, a child, why make them look the way strange people would find them attractive?
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Spot on Less, remember that kid in American JonBenet Ramsey, the parents had her strutting up and down like twenty year old, the poor kid ended up dead ![Mad](http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/images/accysmilies/mad.gif)
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27-09-2012, 19:56
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Re: Model Dogs
As Sugarmouse said, adults who find children attractive find them attractive.
However, in my professional experience to dress children provocatively as adults gives certain people a permission in their own heads to do as they please - we should not be sexualising children for the benefit of anyone. There's a big difference between a little girl putting her mum's makeup on and dressing up in her clothes, or even getting done up for a birthday party, to deliberately dressing provocatively to meet other people's (including their parents) needs. Pre pubescent children and up to the age of consent should not be portrayed sexually, and if they are then this should be a safeguarding concern and investigated by the police and social services.
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28-09-2012, 06:48
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Re: Model Dogs
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Originally Posted by Houseboy
Dogs should be dogs and that's why we love 'em. One of ours passed away at 12.40 on Wednesday morning (I was stroking her and talking to her at the time - there was nothing I could do, she was old for her breed and been ill for some time). I buried her yesterday. Our other dog is now behaving a bit oddly as she looked on her as her mum I think.
We should love them for what they are and not try to make them into some kind of freak show.
Holly, sadly missed.
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I 'm very sad for your loss . it's a lonely place to be when we loose a pet, I hope your memories of the happy times spent together bring you comfort.
As for dressing a dog up it's not something I would do but so long as the dog has the correct amount of exercise They will not be to bothered and put up with most things. I find other things people do with their dogs far worse. Like taking them for a ten minute walk before work and locking them in the house for hours on end with nothing to do. So the moral of the story is treat your loyal pal how you would like to be treated ![Smilie](http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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28-09-2012, 08:43
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Re: Model Dogs
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As Sugarmouse said, adults who find children attractive find them attractive.
However, in my professional experience to dress children provocatively as adults gives certain people a permission in their own heads to do as they please - we should not be sexualising children for the benefit of anyone. There's a big difference between a little girl putting her mum's makeup on and dressing up in her clothes, or even getting done up for a birthday party, to deliberately dressing provocatively to meet other people's (including their parents) needs. Pre pubescent children and up to the age of consent should not be portrayed sexually, and if they are then this should be a safeguarding concern and investigated by the police and social services.
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Quite agree Anne what ever happened to letting kids grow up normally ![Frown](http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif) and this excuse usually trotted out by these parents is well my little darling just loves doing this, just doesn't fly with me ![Mad](http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/images/accysmilies/mad.gif)
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28-09-2012, 11:19
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Re: Model Dogs
Thanks for the condolences, much appreciated.
As for the child thing, I find it quite bizarre that parents would even want such a thing. I think it's just a peadophiles wet dream. I find it even more surprising in these days of sometimes over-protection of children that such things are actually legal.
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