Showing dogs is not (supposed) to be about winning trophies. It is about getting others opinion on a dog’s value in breeding. Nobody should be breeding just to make pets. Breeding should be for the purpose of preserving the breed’s original function and a breeders goal should always be to improve their lines by working to eliminate structural weaknesses, health issues and bad temperaments.

Poor rears in dogs often leads to hip injuries (hip dysplasia, arthritis) and hock injuries (blown crucate). Very painful injuries. Dogs suffer greatly and the owners do too. The surgery to correct these problems is thousands upon thousands of dollars. Those who cant afford it either let their dogs continue to suffer or they put them to sleep.

With the type of personality these dogs have that kind of pain can make them mean and lash out. With as few of these dogs as are in this country, it wont take many incidents compared to the number of TRD overall for areas to start to think maybe this breed should be considered a dangerous dog to be banned.

It has already happened in Switzerland. We are in the very beginning of introducing this breed to this country and are already challenged with trying to tone down their aggressive nature. I need you to please understand how important it is that this breed is bred for the right reasons with the right dogs.

Lorrie Breen

Regal Thai Ridgebacks