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29-10-2020
Column: Living with Dogs - ALEX, THE PEKINGESE DOG MEANT FOR THE SHOW RING
Column: Living with Dogs - ALEX, THE PEKINGESE DOG MEANT FOR THE SHOW RING
After he arrived to his new home, he was uncomfortable when walking and on further examination we found his legs were somewhat wasted, likely from being in a kennel with little or no exercise. The asking price is between $1000 and $6000 for a puppy.
However, these dogs can only walk short distances, a half an hour a day is enough for them. Then we parted his fur to reveal these nails. No wonder he had trouble walking!
The poor little fella hates having his nails clipped but until we can gradually clip small sections back to a normal length, there is no choice. One visit to the veterinarian with sedation costs $300 and it only lasts a couple of weeks.
This negligence is typical of many dog breeders, and there is nothing we can do until laws are introduced that require a permit or licence to breed, based on inspection of the facilities and certification that breeders have basic knowledge of canine husbandry. As a society we allow this by not insisting on change.
The Pekinese breed originated in China and could

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