S1 EP11: Are we really eliminating Puggies from the Australian Family?

The Pug Life Show

In this weeks episode I am talking about the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) calling for 'any dog with a muzzle length less than a third of its skull length (being) banned from being bred or shown because of the suffering caused on the animal.'

I agree with the call to clean up the breeding community/industry by expanding/introducing legislation to enable the relevant authorities the ability to enforce safe breeding practices, and for the readjustment of breeding standards back to healthy levels so that our Pugs can live their best lives with us for as long as possible.

What I don't agree with is the focus on a small portion of dogs that have been on the wrong end of the lax breeding laws in Australia due to their popularity?

01:17 - My ‘RANT’ about the AVA’s ‘partial ban’ and their accompanying explanation

03:33 - Does banning pugs resolve poor breeding practices in Australia?

05:24 - Let’s talk about fixing the underlying issue

07:36 - Our pugs as our life’s significant companions

Check the websites I talked about in the Show here:

- Oscar’s Law: https://www.oscarslaw.org/

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OscarsLawAUS

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oscarslawinc/

- Article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10475455/Call-BAN-French-Bulldogs-Pugs-Australia.html

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NEXT WEEKS EPISODE:

In next weeks episode we're talking to Candy about her Pug Penelope and her Etsy store Pugpalooza.

Candy is one of those lucky Hooman's who got to grow up with Pugs, and now has her own to love. Penelope came to Candy after her previous Pug Miss Molly passed away unexpectedly and Candy's mom suggested that she visit a breeder and enjoy some quality Pug-love time even if she didn't want a Pug at the moment.

I think you all know what ended up happening but how it happened is best shared by Candy as it's a beautiful story and proves once again that the universe works in mysterious but wonderful ways.

Candy also has a Pug-based Etsy store and Blog called Pugpalooza and she'll share with us what inspired her to start and what inspires her to continue