Pedigree dogs may be beautiful, but the majority in the United Kingdom are products of poor breeding standards. The BBC released a documentary examining the UK's pedigree dog industry, covering breeding to prestigious dog shows.

Pedigree Dogs Exposed showed dogs bred simply for aesthetics rather than function, and the processes involved cause major genetic defects. In the pedigree dog industry, many breeders practice inbreeding in order to maintain the continuity of the dogs' purebred genes. This practice can produce stunning animals outwardly, but most of the time the animals suffer greatly on the inside due to the painful — and often fatal— genetic diseases inbreeding causes.

Breeders ignore recommendations and advice from veterinary professionals all for the cause of winning a trophy.

We must stop this cruelty. Tell the UK's Kennel Club to adopt breeding standards that don't compromise dogs' health.