The new BBC show Pooch Perfect has been criticized for ‘sending a worrying message’ after some of the dogs dyed bright colors.
The series, which begins Thursday and is hosted by Sheridan Smith, will see 16 brides from across the UK compete to change family pets.
But in a promo video, some of the canines are seen sporting brightly colored fur causing the RSPCA and the British Veterinary Association to worry about the display that the animals may be ‘accessories’, reciting The Mirror.
Controversial: The new BBC show Pooch Perfect has been criticized for ‘sending a worrying message’ after some of the dogs colored bright colors (pictured is Sheridan Smith)
On display are the 16 groomers competed to be crowned Top Dog Groomer of the country and won The Golden Stanley award.
They then have to face challenges like the Breed Makeover and Dog Walk Challenge to test their skills and creativity.
As the series progresses, themes become more complex and in some rounds the brides use a temporary color, with a small peak visible in the promo clip.
While recommending the show for a veterinarian to be present for filming, RSPCA dog welfare expert Dr Samantha Gaines told The Mirror: ‘We don’t think animals should be painted or painted. color for cosmic purposes.
No comment: The RSPCA said the canines’ use of color and color ‘sends a worrying message’ that pets are a ‘fashion accessory’ (pictured is one of the dogs on display)
‘Our pets are intelligent and emotional; handling in this way sends a worrying message that they are responsible for complaining and treating us like fashion decorations or toys. ‘
Although Daniella Dos Santos, senior vice-president of the British Veterinary Association, agreed: ‘Most owners think pets are part of the family, which is great, but we should remember that pets are not a fashion accessory. ‘
MailOnline has contacted the BBC for comment.
The BBC also shared many details of the show on their website, explaining that they were talking to a number of experts at the time of filming and that the dogs were always being cared for.
Competition: The series, which begins on Thursday and is hosted by Sheridan Smith, will see 16 brides from across the UK compete in changing family pets
All decorated: Brides take part in several tours to test their creativity and skills
They explained: ‘Animal Welfare was very important to us throughout the process and the production team received help and guidance from The Animal Welfare Consultancy recommended to us by the RSPCA.’
The Q&A department also explained that the colors used on the dogs’ fur were ‘vegan & eco-friendly’ and had been inspected by a team of experts.
Read it: ‘The shampoo & conditioners were vegan & eco-friendly, compact, bio-degradable, pH balanced and contain no harmful chemicals or dyes.’
Going into it in even more detail, he explained: ‘The colors were created using either chalk (which is a natural product) or a color based on vegetables and / or washable fruit. -out almost immediately according to the dog’s coat.
We also had a rule that no more than 20 percent of the dog could be dyed. All products were safe and temporary and were used by professional groomers with good experience in handling and managing dogs. ‘
‘Always cared for’: The BBC website also explained that the colors used on dogs’ furs were ‘vegan & eco-friendly’ and were examined by a team of experts (pictured is Sheridan)
All safe: To ensure the safety of animals, the colors are said to have been applied using ‘chalk or vegetable dye / and or fruit based’
It comes after 50 MPs called on the BBC a ‘very reckless’ show about puppy breeding, entitled ‘Will My Puppies Make Me Rich?’
The controversial program, renamed Boppy Boom Britain – Counting the cost, will examine the rise of puppy breeding as a business among ‘ambitious, social media’ Britons.
A number of animal rights advocates, including the RSPCA, have criticized the show for shaping pup breeding as an ‘ambitious’ business venture in response to job losses. Covid-19.
MPs have written to BBC Director General Tim Davie urging him to reconsider the film, which was commissioned last year after the BBC Three Pitch at Sheffield Doc / Fest.
Quiet Canine: A veterinarian and other animal specialists were used throughout the film
Coming soon: Perfect Pooch will begin on Thursday, January 7th
There have also been recent complaints from TV presenter Paul O’Grady, who came out at the broadcaster’s ‘disgraceful’ decision to broadcast a show about design dogs.
The animal activist, 65, said the show could ‘encourage puppy farming,’ saying: ‘I hope the BBC comes to the senses and brings it out immediately.’
But in a statement last month, the BBC said the film ‘would be bolstered by strong journalism, providing a balanced analysis of why more young people have expressed an interest in turning the passion for dogs to career. ‘
No comment: It comes after 50 MPs called the BBC a ‘very reckless’ show about puppy breeding (TV presenter Paul O’Grady, who also came out on the show)