A real life Droopy Dog has been transformed after having his second round cosmetic surgery in two years.
Junior the Bloodhound - who is a dead ringer for lovable cartoon pooch Droopy - has added a tummy tuck to last year's facelift.
Like the children's TV character, Junior's excess skin hung over his eyes and face.
In 2010 the five-year-old went under the surgeon's knife to have folds of skin removed from above his eyes allowing him to see.
Since then Junior has had another operation to get rid of droopy skin on his belly which was preventing him from running.
The cost of the dog's treatment totals more than £10,000.
His owners, Denise and David Smart from Selby, North Yorks. said they had no reservations about getting surgery for their pet.
Denise said: "It's taken years off him and he does look like a young man again.
"Before the operation he was fed up and looked like a grumpy old man.
"Now he's more mobile and he's got a new lease of life."
After having two benign tumours removed his chest area, the skin on Junior's belly began to droop and became infected.
He was taken to the vet at the start of the year and has since has three operations and 39 stitches to give him a taut belly.
Junior's facelift cost £1,200, while the tummy tuck cost £1,500. Further surgery and vet bills come to £6,000 while medication tops £1,000.
Denise and David had hoped their pet would follow in his Crufts award-winning dad's footsteps.
But following a run of health problems including eye ulcers and tumours, Junior has notched up an impressive amount of treatment.
Parent support advisor Denise, 49, said: "We absolutely wouldn't have done anything differently, he's so much happier.
"He must have felt awful for so long. He's like a child to us.
"We have insurance so we haven't spent our money - but if we didn't have insurance we would have still paid for the treatment."
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Source: Barcroft Media
A real life Droopy Dog has been transformed after having his second round cosmetic surgery in two years.
Junior the Bloodhound - who is a dead ringer for lovable cartoon p...
Source: Barcroft Media
A real life Droopy Dog has been transformed after having his second round cosmetic surgery in two years.
Junior the Bloodhound - who is a dead ringer for lovable cartoon p...
Is it just me or does he look like a blood hound should look in his before picture. Yeah the tumors should have been removed for his health and safety, but the face lift? Really? If you can see the dogs' eyes (and we can) there's no reason he can't see unless he has something wrong with his eyes or eye lids. These people look like they just mutilated his face. I quote "Before the operation he was fed up and looked like a grumpy old man." Isn't the blood hound breed supposed to have wrinkles all over their face? And the dog was fed up? I think the owners were the ones fed up, not the dog.
oberlinkay91: Is it just me or does he look like a
This condition is a result of 'line breeding' and it is not natural, a dog like this in the wild would not be able to survive, it is a result of inbreeding which is done "to breed a perfect example of the type". Breeding like this is a sin and the reason why the RSPCA recently withdrew from the Crufts dog show (many years too late). Perhaps they feared the loss of members subscriptions. It's all about money.
Don't take my word for it, ask a competent Vet, not one that earns an income from Dog shows.
We are supposed to be a nation of animal lovers, but I think some pet owners love the fame and money they win more than their animals.
seyrobin: This condition is a result of 'line breeding' and it
RSPCA withdraws from Crufts show
The RSPCA says it is to withdraw from Crufts dog show amid concerns about the health of pedigree animals.
It is to scrap its regular welfare stand at the contest next March.
The charity says "morally unjustifiable" breeding practices lead to disability, deformity and disease among show dogs.
The Kennel Club, which runs Crufts, has insisted the vast majority of dogs are healthy but it recognised there were some problems with certain breeds.
It says it is working hard to improve the health of dogs.
Genetic diversity
RSPCA chief veterinary adviser Mark Evans has called for a shift in emphasis away from the looks of dogs and towards their health, welfare and temperament.
He said judging criteria used by shows such as Crufts encouraged inbreeding and the rearing of deformed dogs, as demonstrated by BBC documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed.
"There is compelling scientific evidence that the health and welfare of hundreds of thousands of pedigree dogs is seriously compromised as a result," said Mr Evans.
"From a dog health and welfare perspective, such shows are fundamentally flawed and do our much-loved pedigree dogs no favours.
"Intentionally breeding deformed and disabled animals is morally unjustifiable and has to stop."
seyrobin: Further to my comment part 1 RSPCA withdraws from Crufts
Among the cases highlighted in last month's documentary was a prize-winning Cavalier King Charles spaniel with syringomyelia, which occurs when a dog's skull is too small for its brain.
The programme also featured boxers suffering from epilepsy, pugs with breathing problems and bulldogs which were unable to mate or give birth unassisted.
RSPCA vets wants to see the development of health-focused breeding strategies for individual breeds, including steps to increase their genetic diversity.
In the past the charity, which is also pulling out of the Discover Dogs show in November, has staffed a stand at Crufts to promote general animal welfare.
Extremely regrettable
Kennel Club spokeswoman Caroline Kisko said its research showed 90% of pedigree dogs would not suffer health problems that would have a detrimental effect on their quality of life.
She said: "The fact that the RSPCA continues to make such unhelpful statements with regard to the health of pedigree dogs is extremely regrettable."
seyrobin: Further to my comment part 2 Among the cases highlighted
Droopy was white and black, so the term, "dead ringer", wouldn't be accurate. lol What's wrong with this? The dog couldn't see, and according to his owners was miserable. They even said it's added years to his life because he's mobile again! If this doesn't settle well with you then it also shouldn't settle well to know that people have their pit bull's ears clipped at birth to enhance their range of hearing, make them better guard dogs. Which is a damn shame, because their really adorable with their ears intact! It makes them look less threatening.
MemeticHazard33: Droopy was white and black, so the term, "dead ringer",
As the owner of a Bloodhound, I find this disturbing.
I can understand the tummy tuck after tumors were removed and the skin became droopy. That I can live with.
However, I do have an issue with a facelift. The sagging skin on these animals is part of what makes these dogs the incredible scenthounds they are. the folds of skin actually helps funnel odors into the dogs nose.
Aside from curing the blindness, I would be curious to see if this facelift will stop the eye problems the owner refers to.The bottom of the eyes looks no different.
RahSolar: As the owner of a Bloodhound, I find this disturbing.
I think its wonderful what they did. A sweet dog. I personally rather spend money to improve my dog then spend it on thankless humans, as long as its safe for the animal. I luv old dogs and cats. I really believe they are thankful for the attention and love, more so then younger ones. Any dog that I have had, has been from a shelter or a stray. Most them I have spent alot of money on their helthcare just so they could live out their last few years in comfort. This dog I have now is a 11yr old chow/shep/lab mix. A huge bundle of luv that previous owners I guess could not afford.
buccaneerdman: I think its wonderful what they did. A sweet dog.
same people as usual on here spouting off on their 100 a month smart phones, or their 1000 dollar computer with $30 plus a month interent access how EVRYONE ELSE should pay for everyone else....... hypocrites.
dog looks better....sounds like it may be healthier/better way of life for him..I don't know since i have never met them or the dog so.... and THEY PAY for insurance for just this reason so....good for them..good for the dog!
Eric_Frie: same people as usual on here spouting off on their
Yay Junior! Must feel nice to be able to run like a young puppy again. And being able to fully see without your skin covering eye must feel good too. Glad they are responsible pet owners and were paying attention to Juniors needs. He's part of the family and deserves top health care too.
Serin09: Yay Junior! Must feel nice to be able to run
Why can't some people read beyond the headline before posting didn't some see it wasn't merely cosmetic surgery (which would have angered me) and didn't cost the owners any money, the fact the animal health insurance met the cost of the treatment should say enough (even if the headline didn't) - health insurance doesn't pay for cosmetic treatment!
YiGeordieBoy: Why can't some people read beyond the headline before posting
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First Posted: 5/03/2012 15:04 Updated: 5/03/2012 15:04