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¹Dier in Wetenschap en Maatschappij, faculteit Diergeneeskunde Utrecht. maudwilting@gmail.com

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Dutch dog owners recognize harmful breeding practices but don't always prioritize welfare features when purchasing. They believe veterinarians are key to preventing exaggerated traits and improving dog health.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Animal Welfare Science
Genetics

Context:

Awareness of detrimental breeding practices in Dutch dog owners.
Discrepancy between awareness and purchasing behavior regarding exaggerated breed characteristics.
Recognition of the role of veterinarians in addressing animal welfare issues.

Purpose:

To investigate Dutch dog owners' awareness of exaggerated breed traits and their purchasing decisions.
To explore the perceived role of veterinarians in preventing welfare-compromising genetic traits in dogs.
To examine the potential of existing legislation in combating problematic dog breeding.

Summary:

Dutch dog owners are aware of breeding practices that negatively impact dog welfare due to exaggerated traits.
Despite awareness, owners do not consistently seek dogs without these detrimental characteristics.
Veterinarians are seen as crucial for informing owners and intervening against exaggerated traits.

Impact:

Highlights a gap between owner knowledge and action concerning dog welfare and breeding.
Underscores the potential for veterinary professionals to influence purchasing decisions and promote healthier breeds.
Suggests leveraging legal frameworks like the Dutch GWWD to enforce welfare standards in dog breeding.