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Vampire-themed films and TV shows may be to blame for an increase in wolf-like dogs bought and then abandoned, an Oxfordshire charity has said. | Vampire-themed films and TV shows may be to blame for an increase in wolf-like dogs bought and then abandoned, an Oxfordshire charity has said. |
The Blue Cross has released figures showing a five-fold rise in some breeds being handed to their centres. | |
In the first six months of the year 43 needed rehoming, compared with 15 in the same period of 2011. | In the first six months of the year 43 needed rehoming, compared with 15 in the same period of 2011. |
Wolves have played a prominent part in recent films Breaking Dawn and The Grey, and TV series True Blood. | Wolves have played a prominent part in recent films Breaking Dawn and The Grey, and TV series True Blood. |
"The fashion for vampire-themed TV series and films may be a feature of their increasing popularity," the charity said. | "The fashion for vampire-themed TV series and films may be a feature of their increasing popularity," the charity said. |
'Rocketing trend' | 'Rocketing trend' |
The Alaskan malamute, Siberian husky and Utonagon are particularly popular because of their wolf-like appearance, and are putting "extra strain" on the animal charity. | The Alaskan malamute, Siberian husky and Utonagon are particularly popular because of their wolf-like appearance, and are putting "extra strain" on the animal charity. |
It said that while the actual numbers were relatively small, the overall trend was "rocketing". | It said that while the actual numbers were relatively small, the overall trend was "rocketing". |
Animal behaviourist Claire Stallard said: "These beautiful and distinctive breeds have become fashionable over the years, but unfortunately they may be chosen on their looks alone. | Animal behaviourist Claire Stallard said: "These beautiful and distinctive breeds have become fashionable over the years, but unfortunately they may be chosen on their looks alone. |
"If not given enough exercise, these dogs can become extremely frustrated which may manifest in all manner of problem behaviours. | "If not given enough exercise, these dogs can become extremely frustrated which may manifest in all manner of problem behaviours. |
"This is why we urge people to do lots of research before taking on any dog, to find a breed that is suitable to your living conditions and lifestyle." | "This is why we urge people to do lots of research before taking on any dog, to find a breed that is suitable to your living conditions and lifestyle." |
A recent addition to the rehoming centre in Burford, Oxfordshire, is Blue. | A recent addition to the rehoming centre in Burford, Oxfordshire, is Blue. |
Centre manager Aly Jones said the distinctive Alaskan malamute, which has one blue eye and one brown eye, had a "great personality". | Centre manager Aly Jones said the distinctive Alaskan malamute, which has one blue eye and one brown eye, had a "great personality". |
"He needs someone who can invest the time to take him on daily long walks to keep him happy and healthy" she added. | "He needs someone who can invest the time to take him on daily long walks to keep him happy and healthy" she added. |
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