Dog360 For private dog training and behaviour. I use modern, science based positive training techniques to motivate dogs to learn vital life skills.

From basic obedience training to aggression I help puppies and dogs adapt and integrate into our human world so they can thrive. I educate humans too, by deepening their understanding of dogs and how they think, helping them enhance a closer relationship with their animal companions.

A landmark ruling!
12/06/2025

A landmark ruling!

🐾 A Historic Win for Dog Welfare in the Netherlands! πŸ‡³πŸ‡±πŸΆ

"Short-nosed pedigree dogs can finally breathe a sigh of relief."

On June 4, 2025, the Amsterdam District Court ruled that the Dutch kennel club, Raad van Beheer, must stop issuing pedigrees for 25 flat-faced dog breeds unless there is proof of legal, welfare-compliant breeding.

These breeds β€” including French Bulldogs, Pugs, Boxers, Shih Tzus, and more β€” are often bred with excessively short snouts, causing lifelong health issues like:
πŸ”Ή Breathing difficulties
πŸ”Ή Eye and dental diseases
πŸ”Ή Skin fold infections
πŸ”Ή Hernias and birthing complications

πŸ“£ β€œThat pedigree wrongly gives buyers the idea that they are buying a healthy dog,” said Dr. Kelly Kessen from Dier&Recht, the animal rights organization that filed the complaint.

From now on:
βœ” Pedigrees can only be issued if both parent dogs meet minimum muzzle-length standards, confirmed by a vet.
❌ If they don't, no pedigree will be granted.
πŸ’Ά A fine of €2,500 per unlawful pedigree will be enforced.

This landmark ruling sets a new legal and ethical precedent and we hope it will inspire similar action across Europe to protect the health and welfare of dogs over harmful appearance-based breeding.

πŸ“„ Full verdict (PDF):https://www.dierenrecht.nl/sites/default/files/2025-06/vonnis.pdf
πŸ“’ Press release: https://www.dierenrecht.nl/persberichten/rechtbank-verbiedt-misleidende-stamboomhandel

πŸ›‘ It's time to put health before looks β€” no dog should suffer for fashion.

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