| 5.1 |
RSPCA Australia is opposed to uncontrolled breeding of companion animals because this inevitably leads to the euthanasia of fit and healthy animals. For as long as the supply of companion animals exceeds the number of appropriate homes, breeding must be significantly reduced (see A6.2). |
| 5.2 |
RSPCA Australia is opposed to the selective breeding of companion animals which produces changes in bodily form or function detrimental to their health or quality of life. |
| 5.3 |
Wild-domestic hybrids |
| 5.3.1 |
RSPCA Australia opposes the hybridisation of wild species with domesticated animals for the purposes of creating new breeds of companion animals (e.g. wolf/dog or wild cat/domestic cat hybrids). The creation of wild-domestic hybrids is unnecessary, given the range of domesticated breeds already in existence, and there can be significant problems in the care and management of such animals. |
| 5.3.2 |
RSPCA Australia believes that government import requirements must be drafted to prevent wild-domestic hybrids from entering Australia. The importation of semen and other reproductive materials from wild species should only be permitted for bona fide agricultural or zoological purposes. |
See also Position Paper A5 Responsible companion animal breeding
(adopted 01/08/08)
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