High-profile checks ‘flawed’, says German KC
THE GERMAN Kennel Club (VDH) has spoken out against the health checks, calling the new system flawed, degrading and insensitive.
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Was it a worthwhile exercise having CCs for the 'British breeds' on offer at a show in Germany?
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You need to login to add your comment. Already registered? Log in now! Not registered? Register now!A puzzling and bizarre exercise of little value. British CCs should be awarded only in Britain.
18/05/2012 by little brown dog
