article_snippet: the dog ‘murdered’ at Crufts was probably poisoned the day after he competed in the renowned dog show, the vet investigating he death said yesterday.
article_snippet: Irish setter distraught owners Willem and Aleksandra Lauwers are convinced Irish setter was fed beef laced with slow-acting toxins as Irish setter sat on the bench awaiting to perform at Crufts as it was the only time Irish setter was left unattended.
article_snippet: The dramatic new twist came as Crufts organisers the Kennel Club confirmed they are looking into a report that a second dog, an unnamed shih tzu, also died following the event.
article_snippet: But they stressed they have received no details about the shih tzu, saying: ‘they cannot look into claims about which they have no direct information, which is why it essential that people come forward with any concerns.
article_snippet: It was a very long time between the show in England and the trip over to here, where nothing wrong was seen with the dog.
article_snippet: I am convinced it didn’t happen here as the dog was 100 per cent attended.
article_snippet: A further four dogs – two Shetland Sheepdogs, an Afghan and a West Highland Terrier - are also feared to have been poisoned at Crufts.
article_snippet: But Kennel Club Secretary Caroline Kisko said:
article_snippet: ‘Whilst reports surrounding the welfare of dogs at Crufts are taken with the utmost of seriousness, a number of the reports in the news about dogs becoming sick after leaving the show have been from anonymous sources, who have not reported the allegations to us or the police, and us cannot look into claims about which us have no direct information.
article_snippet: us urge these people and anybody else who may have similar concerns to come forward and report similar concerns to the Kennel Club.
article_snippet: ’s performance, particularly if a dog’s welfare is put at risk’ will face severe disciplinary action and could be prosecuted under the Animal Welfare Act, a dog’s welfare added.
article_snippet: Andreas Schemel, the show's chief vet, said yesterday that it would be difficult to stop a poisoner if Andreas Schemel, the show's chief vet wanted to commit a criminal act.
article_snippet: And William Jeffels, another of the vets at the NEC in Birmingham, said dogs which they had treated for gastro-intestinal conditions could have been 'the victims of skullduggery'.
highlights_snippet: The Irish setter owners fear the dog was poisoned while at the renowned dog show .