裁判驳回了PETA对AKC的诉讼, Judge dismisses PETA lawsuit against AKC over breed standards.

纽约的一名法官驳回了PETA对美国犬俱乐部提起的诉讼,裁定用于挑战政府决定的州法律不适用此案, 因为PETA不受AKC权威的影响. A New York judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by PETA against the American Kennel Club, ruling that a state law used to challenge government decisions does not apply to the case because PETA is not subject to the AKC’s authority. 诉讼旨在停止AKC的品种标准,例如马犬,法式公牛狗,大和中国夏皮犬,PETA认为这些狗有助于促进有害的身体特征. The lawsuit sought to halt the AKC’s breed standards for dogs like pugs, French bulldogs, dachshunds, and Chinese shar-peis, which PETA argued promote harmful physical traits. 美国犬协会为其标准辩护,称这些标准是通过与兽医专家的合作而开发出来的,自1995年以来已投入超过4000万美元用于狗健康研究. The AKC defended its standards, stating they are developed through collaboration with veterinary experts and have invested over $40 million in canine health research since 1995. 法官未对健康问题的有效性作出裁决。 The judge did not rule on the validity of the health concerns. 皮塔表示正在审查法律选择, 并继续敦促从庇护所收养纯种犬. PETA said it is reviewing legal options and continues to urge adoption from shelters over buying purebred dogs.