How extreme breeding is making our pets sick - The Saturday Story

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As demand for fashionable pets soars, vets and animal welfare charities say we're creating breeds that are destined to suffer. So, why are we prioritising cuteness over welfare? And what would it take to change the way we breed and buy our pets?


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Read by: Matt Rudd, contributing editor, The Sunday Times

Producers: Emily Webb, Jennifer Kennedy

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