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Jemima Harrison has joined the You Tube community and taken part in the discussions which have taken place around my talk, Pedigree dogs exposed, Exposed

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[davidcavill]

Of course you do - and so do I. And selective breeding is a perfectly acceptable way of doing it as so many healthy and sound pedigree dogs demonstrate. There is a great deal to be done in some areas I agree, but it is important to keep things in proportion.

[davidcavill]

There is bound to be a degree of self interest - I would not be involved at all if I did not have an interest and commitment but I do genuinely try to take a balanced view of the whole spectrum of opinion and to rely on the facts. I was a teacher for 25 years. I think I can sift the arguments pretty thoroughly and come to reasoned and balanced conclusions

[davidcavill]

If you want to know all about SM go to the our dogs message board on msn groups. It begins by asking me to stop spreading misinformation about SM (which I have not done, incidentally) but continues with a most thoughtful, extensive and fascinating series of explanations and research on the condition. I learned a lot

[davidcavill]

Watch the video Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics, Ruzz

[davidcavill]

Ruzz - when will you realise that there are no hidden agendas regarding your concerns. There are lots of things about the KC I would (and continue to intend) to reform but they are about democracy and transparency as a private members club. As far as breeding is concerned and the breed standards they are being entirely open. And they were before this programme. I am pleased to confirm that they have been working on changes for years. PDE was wrong but has given the process a boost.

[kawaiipikachu]

Breeders have used small gene pools in the past to create the very dogs we know and love today, and they are trying to continue what was started.

From modern science and hindsight, you can see that using small gene pools causes problems, as shown on BBC, and you do not dispute.

Dog lovers have health as top priority. If you love them then find a better method.

[ThisbeandPyramus]

I believe that overall - self interest - rather than search for truth - to be the nature of your videos

[tarponben]

@davidcavill Jemima's doc was fair - you just don't want to accept she is right and that dog breeders have destroyed the health of some of our best loved breeds! Watch the Doc again and then think about what your saying!

[PrimoBracco]

OUR DOGS 4th Feb 2011 "Pedigree Dogs presenter exposed".

Given enough rope Jemima Harrison has finally hung her self by making up a story about one of the most health screened dogs in the country that is co owned by someone that has devoted many years to improving the health and temperament of the his breed. Even more shameful she presented this story to a House of Commons Parliamentary Group (APGAW) to support her stance on pedigree dogs, shame she can't be prosecuted for contempt.

[davidcavill]

Thank you Stephanie - You support and comments are very much appreciated

David

[kawaiipikachu]

Alternatively, if the failed experiments were part of creating a dog for 'show' for similarly inclined non-dog lovers, then this becomes some sick hobby.

Breeders can change the dog world for all pet owners, I want mine healthy.

[dorothysdog]

Listen up big time people. The long term damage to pedigree dogs has been done by the show breeders and the likes of David Cavill insisting that inbreeding, small gene pools, use of popular sires are all safe practices. No they are not. Put canine genetics into any search engine and you will get a more balanced view than you will from this man.