Major piece in the Guardian today (Friday) on Pedigree Dogs Exposed, the Kennel Club, Crufts, genetics and breeding:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/dec/05/dogs-pets-crufts-bbc-animal
Dogs and monsters
The Kennel Club is facing the greatest crisis in its history. Critics say its strict breeding guidelines for pedigree dogs have resulted in animals that are unhealthy mutants. Now, the BBC is considering ending its coverage of the club's showpiece event, Crufts. Stephen Moss reports
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/dec/05/dogs-pets-crufts-bbc-animal