10/03/2015

Owners Claim More Dogs Poisoned At Crufts

Allegations that up to six dogs were poisoned at this years Crufts show are to be "looked into", the Kennel Club has confirmed.

The allegations have been made following the death of an Irish setter called Jagger. It was found the award-winning dog had eaten beef laced with poison while at Crufts in Birmingham.

According to a report by the Telegraph, a number of other owners who exhibited at the show have now claimed their animals became sick following the event.

The Kennel Club confirmed it is aware of the reports but said that no owners had made official reports to them and while they would "look into" the allegations, at this stage no formal investigation has been launched.

(MH/CD)

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