Comments on: Too Ugly To Sell, But Good Enough To Be Champ http://www.itchmo.com/too-ugly-to-sell-but-good-enough-to-be-champ-1254 Essential news for cats, dogs and pet owners. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:16:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Lynne http://www.itchmo.com/too-ugly-to-sell-but-good-enough-to-be-champ-1254#comment-31129 Lynne Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:14:36 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/too-ugly-to-sell-but-good-enough-to-be-champ-1254#comment-31129 Gary, exactly right. "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."—Gandhi Gary, exactly right.
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”—Gandhi

]]> By: Samantha Hally http://www.itchmo.com/too-ugly-to-sell-but-good-enough-to-be-champ-1254#comment-31125 Samantha Hally Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:36:27 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/too-ugly-to-sell-but-good-enough-to-be-champ-1254#comment-31125 I agree with flamin. as an owner of a chinese crested and lover of all dogs, I believe these 'ugly dog contests' are immoral. I agree with flamin. as an owner of a chinese crested and lover of all dogs, I believe these ‘ugly dog contests’ are immoral.

]]> By: Flamin http://www.itchmo.com/too-ugly-to-sell-but-good-enough-to-be-champ-1254#comment-31074 Flamin Sun, 24 Jun 2007 17:27:45 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/too-ugly-to-sell-but-good-enough-to-be-champ-1254#comment-31074 Looks more like a Xolo. Our Club’s Official Position on Ugly Dog Contests Since 1986, the Xoloitzcuintli Club of America has been dedicated to the protection, improvement and recognition of this breed in America. To further those goals, we have consistently worked to educate the public regarding responsible dog care and valid breeding practices. And we enthusiastically endorse events that recognize and reward quality Xolos. XCA members are encouraged to exhibit their dogs at legitimate dog shows. However, we condemn the promotion of poor quality specimens, neglectful care and genetic health disorders consistently showcased in “ugly dog contests”. The majority of dogs entered in these events are hairless, representing several recognized breeds as well as crossbreeds. Many of them are former rescues or geriatric pets. A large portion of them suffer from physical disabilities. Some of these conditions are extremely painful, avoidable and indicative of long term irresponsible care such as periodontal disease, skin infections and chronic ear infections. Others, like cataracts or tooth loss are inevitably due to old age. Many of the drastic faults highlighted in these contests, such as dwarfism and wry bites, are the result of faulty breeding. Promoting or rewarding dogs afflicted with these regrettable conditions is inconsistent with the purpose of our organization. Nor are these traits representative of the well bred Xoloitzcuintli that XCA breeders are dedicated to producing. http://www.xoloitzcuintliclubofamerica.com/articles/uglydog.htm Looks more like a Xolo.
Our Club’s Official Position on Ugly Dog Contests
Since 1986, the Xoloitzcuintli Club of America has been dedicated to the protection, improvement and recognition of this breed in America. To further those goals, we have consistently worked to educate the public regarding responsible dog care and valid breeding practices. And we enthusiastically endorse events that recognize and reward quality Xolos. XCA members are encouraged to exhibit their dogs at legitimate dog shows. However, we condemn the promotion of poor quality specimens, neglectful care and genetic health disorders consistently showcased in “ugly dog contests”.
The majority of dogs entered in these events are hairless, representing several recognized breeds as well as crossbreeds. Many of them are former rescues or geriatric pets. A large portion of them suffer from physical disabilities. Some of these conditions are extremely painful, avoidable and indicative of long term irresponsible care such as periodontal disease, skin infections and chronic ear infections. Others, like cataracts or tooth loss are inevitably due to old age. Many of the drastic faults highlighted in these contests, such as dwarfism and wry bites, are the result of faulty breeding. Promoting or rewarding dogs afflicted with these regrettable conditions is inconsistent with the purpose of our organization. Nor are these traits representative of the well bred Xoloitzcuintli that XCA breeders are dedicated to producing.
http://www.xoloitzcuintliclubo.....glydog.htm

]]> By: Carolyn http://www.itchmo.com/too-ugly-to-sell-but-good-enough-to-be-champ-1254#comment-31068 Carolyn Sun, 24 Jun 2007 16:41:29 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/too-ugly-to-sell-but-good-enough-to-be-champ-1254#comment-31068 I find this contest all a little sad. Anyway, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder." I'm betting these are all loving dogs. I hope their owners appreciate that. I find this contest all a little sad. Anyway, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” I’m betting these are all loving dogs. I hope their owners appreciate that.

]]> By: Pit Bull Lover http://www.itchmo.com/too-ugly-to-sell-but-good-enough-to-be-champ-1254#comment-31060 Pit Bull Lover Sun, 24 Jun 2007 14:22:09 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/too-ugly-to-sell-but-good-enough-to-be-champ-1254#comment-31060 The little white dog on the right looks indignant. "But *I'm* the one wearing a frankfurter leash!" The little white dog on the right looks indignant. “But *I’m* the one wearing a frankfurter leash!”

]]> By: Captn' Carl http://www.itchmo.com/too-ugly-to-sell-but-good-enough-to-be-champ-1254#comment-31059 Captn' Carl Sun, 24 Jun 2007 14:18:50 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/too-ugly-to-sell-but-good-enough-to-be-champ-1254#comment-31059 Whaddya bet Elwood gives his love unconditionally to his owners in spite of his looks? Elwood is heads above his money hungry owners! Whaddya bet Elwood gives his love unconditionally to his owners in spite of his looks?

Elwood is heads above his money hungry owners!

]]> By: Gary http://www.itchmo.com/too-ugly-to-sell-but-good-enough-to-be-champ-1254#comment-31058 Gary Sun, 24 Jun 2007 14:06:44 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/too-ugly-to-sell-but-good-enough-to-be-champ-1254#comment-31058 ""The new winner was almost euthanized by its breeder because "she thought he was too ugly to sell."" Isn't it a shame how cheaply and quickly money comes into the picture over a living thing. It makes a bigger statement on the state of the society. “”The new winner was almost euthanized by its breeder because “she thought he was too ugly to sell.”"

Isn’t it a shame how cheaply and quickly money comes into the picture over a living thing. It makes a bigger statement on the state of the society.

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