KC acts on ‘tail and lead’ lift

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THE KENNEL Club is taking action to stop exhibitors lifting their dogs by the tail and lead when moving them on and off the table during judging.
The KC describes the practice as ‘undesirable and completely unnecessary.’
It is to tell ring Crufts stewards and show secretaries to remind exhibitors not to do it.
The move comes after the KC received complaints about the handling of dogs, particularly lifting them in this way.

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“While we are aware that the vast majority of dog owners show great care and attention when handling their dogs in and around the show ring.
There are concerns that a small number of owners may need reminding of some practices which are undesirable,” the KC said this week.
“We have received several complaints during the course of the year, including some from television viewers watching the coverage of Crufts on the BBC, regarding the way in which some dogs are handled at shows.
“The most common practice which has resulted in complaints is the picking up of dogs, often terriers, by their tails and lead when lifting them to and from the table during judging.”