I’m not sure what others think but I am not a fan of showing. I also own horses and dogs.
Fully understand what you are saying.
Showing (in all species) leads to more and more selective breeding (to try achieve those desirable traits). So many animals are suffering genetic health complications as a result. You only need to look at the health implications as a result of selective breeding in dogs to achieve what they call “breed standards”. We are now seeing a rise in this in equine also.
Why should we be judging animals on how “close to desirable standards” (set by humans may I add) they are? All animals are perfect and deserve love, despite whether they win rosettes or not.
That’s not to say I’m against all animal sport - providing the animal is happy in a job, performs for their own mental and physical well being and welfare standards are high. But showing for me is a no go.
I see it too much in my profession, unwanted animals because they simply aren’t good enough. Too many people who value showing or sport (and winning) more than they do the animal itself.
really sorry if that’s not what you wanted to hear (and others may disagree), but it’s my opinion and something I’m not afraid to voice in a campaign to improve welfare and reduce breeding.
your piggies are gorgeous! Thanks for the pics
Ahh look at her!
I would want to pignap her too. But she would drive my boys crazy 
stars without anyone else telling you.
Oh I fully agree with the breeding stuff, I find it a bit sickening tbh and would never breed my piggies as they're my babies. And I see how shows can set an unhealthy view for owning animals and their standards.
Showing (in all species) leads to more and more selective breeding (to try achieve those desirable traits). So many animals are suffering genetic health complications as a result. You only need to look at the health implications as a result of selective breeding in dogs to achieve what they call “breed standards”. We are now seeing a rise in this in equine also.
Why should we be judging animals on how “close to desirable standards” (set by humans may I add) they are? All animals are perfect and deserve love, despite whether they win rosettes or not.
That’s not to say I’m against all animal sport - providing the animal is happy in a job, performs for their own mental and physical well being and welfare standards are high. But showing for me is a no go.
I see it too much in my profession, unwanted animals because they simply aren’t good enough. Too many people who value showing or sport (and winning) more than they do the animal itself.
really sorry if that’s not what you wanted to hear (and others may disagree), but it’s my opinion and something I’m not afraid to voice in a campaign to improve welfare and reduce breeding.
your piggies are gorgeous! Thanks for the pics
its definitely made me think, thank you! I think I'd only ever do a fun/charity show.
Thank you
as being abused.
Just told Mrs Dougal about your boys. She's doing her hair .Ahh look at her!
Fully in support of fun shows. Especially when they are for a good cause
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Hey, thanks your the advice
seeing as a few people already are against cavvy shows, its definitely put me off for sure especially reading this. I said in another reply that I'd probably only do fundraiser/charity shows after reading about the so called "professional" inhumane ones. I have 4 piggies and would only take my most relaxed and outgoing ones to the charity shows haha. My other two would be petrified.
Hey, I would only ever do fundraiser/charity shows with rescues and no breeding!I don't think its worth it just for some
If you just want to be told your piggies are beautiful post as many pictures as you like and we will kindly oblige.
Any day trip out can be rather stressful for a shy usually house bound animal like a piggie especially when they are going somewhere unfamiliar and noisy where they will not be able to hide and will be touched by strangers. So with any trip out you really have to weigh up the positives and negatives. Positives; you might have a nice day. Negatives; stressed out piggies and contributing to breeding selectively for looks.
I would definitely avoid.
the two piggies i shown are very relaxed and love a fuss haha my other hardly like being out the cage never mind a show haha.
I wouldn't attendant a show . . Unless It was fun and non stressful for poop machines. .Hey, thanks your the advice
Shes adorableJust told Mrs Dougal about your boys. She's doing her hair . View attachment 165973
Bags packed. Taxi
Sadly two of my pigs were a gift off my bf from pets at homeThe shows I've been to . . Think it's 4 I've only took 2 piggies to the 1. only ever seen tons love for piggies and never seen a stressed one. . Some enjoy the fuss.
These shows I'm talking about are Fun Charity days out . . With or without piggie.
The people who run the shows are rescue and I'm sure they wouldn't want and unnecessary stress..
Breeders are @@@@@ i can't say or I get told off. Let's say every piggie I've had been rescue or I've stolen
but my other two were rescued from an accidental litter
Those boys of mine better get themselves smartened up then!Just told Mrs Dougal about your boys. She's doing her hair . View attachment 165973
Bags packed. Taxi
she can pick whoever she likes the most 
Shes absolutely gorgeous
Oh no. I think she's taking this date too far.Those boys of mine better get themselves smartened up then!
She looks to be a very well deserved winner, too!
I bribed the judge's piggie. Bag of carrots and dandelion leaf. .She looks to be a very well deserved winner, too!
How can people have no feelings to become money breeders. Sorry but it disgust me . .I will never understand emotions of such . .
To my mind to make a living out of commercial pet breeding is the same as making a living out of breeding farm animals for us to eat and their products like eggs so we can have cakeHow can people have no feelings to become money breeders. Sorry but it disgust me . .I will never understand emotions of such . .
