Welcome to the Dead Dog Show

I have posted a number of stories about dogs being neglected and abused on this site. Lest anyone think this is an over generalisation or that only the poor and uneducated mistreat their animals I present the following story.

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/metro/636171/30-dogs-die-on-the-way-to-dog-show/story/

Thirty dogs died from severe dehydration and heat stroke on their way to a dog show on December 2. 

In a report by Rida Reyes on 24 Oras on Monday, a witness said the dog breeder who owned the canines put 40 dogs inside a closed van with no aircon to transport them from Novaliches, Quezon City to a dog show by the Philippine Canine Club Inc. in Marikina.

Some 30 dogs were found either passed out or deceased; the few dogs rescuers were able rush to veterinarians passed away the following day. 

Animal Kingdom Foundation Inc. condemned the dog breeder who allowed the pets to be transferred in a closed van as it

Here is a picture of the "van" in question.

http://pop.inquirer.net/2017/12/pcci-animal-lovers-condemn-death-30-dogs-marikina/

That's no van.  That is a death trap.  

Breeders are not going to be your bottom of the barrel indigent who owns a scrawny dog which he feeds rice and sardines.  At least one would not think so. If someone is breeding dogs it means they probably love dogs and know how to take care of dogs and have the means to do so. What breed were these dogs anyway?

http://pop.inquirer.net/2017/12/pcci-animal-lovers-condemn-death-30-dogs-marikina/

Greyhounds? I can't tell but they don't look too different from the strays roaming neighbourhoods and digging through trash all over the country.  An article from CNN says:

On December 2, 40 dogs were transported by an exhibitor to the Beagle Fanciers Club Dog Show in Marikina in a closed van. 

He added some of the dogs were whippets — lean and athletic dogs which descended from greyhounds. 

The 40 dogs were of different breeds, he said. 

http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2017/12/12/30-dogs-death.html

Why was this guy going to Beagle show with dogs that are not Beagles? 

Don't be fooled by a breeder having membership with the Philippines Canine Club. All that means is that they filled out the right form and paid their dues.  http://www.pcci.org.ph/hows-to/how-to-become-a-pcci-member/

What does it take to become a dog breeder in the Philippines anyway?  According to these two articles it certainly does not involve getting a breeder's license. Or even a business license.

https://www.entrepreneur.com.ph/startup-tips/how-to-start-a-dog-breeding-business

https://fitzvillafuerte.com/how-to-start-a-dog-breeding-business.html

Ok the second article does mention getting a business license but only in the most casual manner as if it is nonessential or inconsequential.

Now compare the business tips in those articles from the Philippines with this advice from the USA which starts off talking about licences and permits.

Research the laws in your area by contacting your city's department of licenses and inspections or the county clerk's office. You may need a special license or permit to breed dogs or keep more than a few on your property. Some jurisdictions may also require you to register as a kennel. Determine if you need zoning approval if your home or property isn't registered for business use.

Apply for a general business license, required in many jurisdictions even if you've obtained permits required to run a breeding business.

Obtain dog breeder's insurance to cover you in the event your dogs become ill or are injured or attack a person or another dog. Policies may also provide dog death benefits as well as property and equipment damage.

http://smallbusiness.chron.com/start-business-breeding-dogs-4448.html

Licenses? Permits? Insurance? Those things are for schmucks! Just get two dogs to mate and then sell the product in three months time.  It's super easy. Anyone can do it!

Both of the business articles from the Philippines begin with how profitable breeding dogs is and how much money one can make from practically doing nothing at home! The article from the USA says NOTHING about money. In fact the article from the USA makes sure to let you know just how hard breeding dogs is.

Starting a dog breeding business requires a significant investment of time and effort as well as money for dogs, licensing and veterinarian care. 

Running a dog breeding business isn't easy. Starting this type of business requires a significant investment of time and effort as well as money for dogs, licensing and veterinarian care.

It's no wonder 30 dogs died from overheating in that death trap cargo truck. That breeder was so excited about all the money he could make he probably just threw them all in the back and sped off thinking about all the lechon he would be able to buy completely unconcerned about the dog's safety.  He most likely is not a professional of any kind but thinks letting dogs mate and selling the offspring is his one way ticket to easy street. 

It's really sad that practically EVERYTHING in this country boils down being a mere money relation.  Everything turns into some sort of business transaction with peddlers and even friends trying to sell you stuff you don't need just to make a quick peso. Even romantic relationships become debased business transactions.  Filipinos don't need to be selling dogs. They should be taking care of the many strays and orphans roaming all over the country.

Typical dog seller and probably breeder