Talking Points

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It isn't likely to happen but, hypothetically, would FCI membership be of any benefit to the dog scene in the UK?
 
Is the Kennel Club right to reintroduce coat testing?
 
Some people suggest that Britain needs more multi-breed judges. Others would like to see more specialists given a chance. What is your view?
 
An article in the Kennel Gazette says: "The promotion, identification, education and approval of increased numbers of domestic multi-breed judges should be seen as a priority." Do you agree?
 
Do you think the Kennel Club should register dogs of colours which are not correct according to the breed Standard?
 
For what if any purposes do you think it is acceptable to use dogs in laboratory research?
 
Real 'dog people' are sorely under-represented on most of the bodies which are trying to influence the future of dog breeding in Britain. Is there anything we can do about this?
 
Opinion seems to be swinging towards introducing grading at UK shows. Would you support this idea?
 
What can be done to prevent tragic incidents like the one in which a teenage girl recently lost her life?
 
Each year a remarkably high proportion of Crufts BOB awards go to dogs from overseas. Does this imply anything about British dogs?
 
At Crufts 2012, six breeds failed their veterinary check. In 2013 none did. How can one account for this?
 
For you, how did this year's Crufts compare with previous visits to the show?