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– We see that more sick dogs are systematically bred, and this has been the case for a long time. We believe this is offensive, says Animal Protection Norway General Manager Åshild Roaldset.
Animal Protection Norway believes that the Norwegian Kennel Club (NKK), the Norwegian Bulldog Club and Cavalier Club breed clubs, and some breeders do not take the issue of breeding sick dogs seriously. Therefore, they are suing to prove the importance of the Animal Welfare Act.
– The law says that you must raise animals in good health and that you must not raise sick animals, says Roaldset.
It refers to section 25 of the Animal Welfare Act, which deals with farming.
Hereditary diseases
Animal Protection Norway believes that it is systematically bred on sick animals, especially within the English bulldog and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeds. They believe that extreme exterior features lead to serious diseases and disorders in dogs.
– The Animal Ethics Council declared 22 years ago that certain breeds should be banned, unless their health improves. There is nothing to indicate that health has improved, he says.
He adds that, on the contrary, they see that inherited diseases are constantly increasing.
– We cannot breed dogs that cannot breathe normally. We believe this is a crime, he says.
TAKE ACTION: In Norway, it’s illegal to raise sick animals. That’s why we act when we see systematic legal action, says Åshild Roaldset in Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge.
Photo: Norwegian Animal Protection
This is not the first time dog breeding has created a commitment.
In 2017, 1,500 veterinarians protested what they call unethical dog farming.
Databases and technology
Animal protection Norway believes that databases and geneticists should be used so that individuals do not carry out serious breeding work.
– Our dogs deserve that current technology, comprehensive health data and functional testing form the basis of breeding, says Roaldset.
The English bulldog is a breed that can have trouble breathing normally.
Photo: Thomas White / Reuters Creative
The Veterinary Association also believes that dog breeding needs to be considered.
– We are not part of this call that Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge is promoting now, but we are also working for better animal welfare for these poor dogs. It’s completely unacceptable for dogs to be bred so that normal bodily functions don’t work, because you want a special look, says Veterinary Association leader Torill Moseng.
– You have not received the summons yet
NRK has tried to contact the Cavalier Club without success.
Norwegian Bulldog Club says Animal Protection Norway has threatened a citation for a year.
– We have not yet received any summons from Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge. We look forward to your arrival and will take the case from there. Dyrebeskyttelsen Norway has threatened us for a year with this order and unfortunately I cannot comment further on this issue at this time, says Norwegian bulldog club director Arne Øygarden NRK.
The Norwegian Kennel Club, which is the leading dog owners and interests organization in Norway, writes the following in an email to NRK:
– We are aware that Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge will file a lawsuit against NKK, and we do not think it is natural to comment in the media on a case that has been notified and will be prosecuted in court.
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