A conference to understand why certain physical criteria can harm animals' well-being.
Flattened noses, bulging eyes, skin folds, very short limbs, excessively long coats... In some dogs and cats, physical characteristics have been accentuated through selection to the point where they become problematic for their health. These are known as hypertypes: traits sought after to meet aesthetic standards or fashion trends, but which can cause pain, respiratory diseases, vision problems, difficulty moving around, or other forms of suffering. As the European Parliament has just proposed a law to combat abuses in dog and cat breeding, the Maison de l’animal is hosting the association Animal Cross for a conference dedicated to hypertypes. The speaker will explain the concept of hypertype, its consequences for animal health, and propose solutions along two lines: changes in the law and recourse for lack of oversight in certain breeding facilities.
Fee: Booking: [email protected]
Source: paris.fr — photo: Animal Cross