In UK as far as I am aware, cats are never declawed. But I saw an old Boxer today whose tail had been docked, a long time ago.
I think we have to watch out for "Breed standards" and do what we can to petition for kinder options. When institutions like Crufts start to change the breed standards, we are making headway! And slowly compassion comes into the situation, as many pedigree dogs were so thoughtlessly-bred they had massive health problems. Hopefully we will see a new future where healthy dogs mean more than those who are bred for cosmetic purposes!
I think we have to watch out for "Breed standards" and do what we can to petition for kinder options. When institutions like Crufts start to change the breed standards, we are making headway! And slowly compassion comes into the situation, as many pedigree dogs were so thoughtlessly-bred they had massive health problems. Hopefully we will see a new future where healthy dogs mean more than those who are bred for cosmetic purposes!
