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Suffering on Four Paws - Are We Breeding Our Pets to the Point of Illness?
2025 • E21 Sep 10, 2025 45m
Despite Germany’s animal welfare law prohibiting the breeding of vertebrates with harmful genetic defects, more than 50 dog breeds, a dozen cat breeds, as well as guinea pigs, rabbits, and ornamental birds are affected by so-called extreme breeding traits.
An ARD Story uncovers violations at dog shows, documenting how breeds with known welfare issues are still exhibited and awarded prizes despite restrictions. A covert SWR report also reveals the sale of expensive Pomeranian puppies without proper screening of their parents for hereditary diseases.
An ARD Story uncovers violations at dog shows, documenting how breeds with known welfare issues are still exhibited and awarded prizes despite restrictions. A covert SWR report also reveals the sale of expensive Pomeranian puppies without proper screening of their parents for hereditary diseases.