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As the peak body for breeders of purebred dogs in this State, DOGS NSW finds the practice of puppy farms/mills abhorrent, and we agree there should be a concerted effort to tackle it.

The Daily Telegraph’s article ‘NSW election: Emma Hurst MP, @AnimalJusticeParty call out blatant lies in antiparty campaign’ lacks research, includes misinformation and, we believe, lacks fact-checking. It also makes false statements regarding DOGS NSW, particularly the content of the NSW radio advertisements mentioned in the article, which mentions the Companions and Pets Party.

You can read the Daily Telegraph article by clicking here.

Please click here to read DOGS NSW response letter to the Daily Telegraph to correct the article.

On DOGS NSW website we have stated that the key issues with the AJP and Greens are removing legal property ownership of dogs, so you’re only their guardian, eliminating short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds like Pugs/French Bulldogs and more; restricting breeding conditions such as the de-sexing age from 6 years, even if vet assesses healthy; dogs considered breeding animals over 8 weeks even though not breeding age (recommended 12months); not breeding dogs with genetic conditions even though DNA can rule plan breeding out conditions. These AJP policies lack scientific evidence and research and are part of their policy to promote animal adoption ahead of commercialised breeding.

DOGS NSW are against puppy farming. We love our dogs and have the highest standards of animal welfare and code of ethics.

The Animal Justice Party policies will not solve puppy farming, rather encourage them and foster black market trade with price increases for families; create a scarcity of purebred dogs for families to choose a dog based on their breed (meaning they could end up with a poorly bred dog with behavioural or health problems and increased costs). DOGS NSW only advocates on evidence based research and liaising with qualified industry professionals such as University Professors and Veterinarians.

Ultimately, dog owners and ethical registered breeders will be the collateral damage.

Vote the AJP and Greens below the line (ie, vote them last) at the NSW Election today to make your vote count to save pet ownership!

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