Description
The time is 1935. The place is Great Britain. Ingonyama, or Yama, named after the Xhosa word for "lion", is a Rhodesian Ridgeback born different from the rest of his litter; he has no ridge running along his back. Since Yama's litter is being bred for show, humans only accept the ridged dogs, and threaten to have him culled, or worse. What will become of Yama, his litter, and his life? Inspired by the BBC One documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed, Ridges of Doom delves into the inhumane practices of the past Kennel Club, some of which still exist today. Disclaimer: Note that I am not attacking the Kennel Club in any way or fashion. Although I may disagree with how they are deciding to breed their dogs for the "perfect pooch", I don't hate them at all. This book, as it was set in 1935, isn't a way to speak out against the KC's practices nowadays. Please, after reading this, do NOT attack anyone who is affiliated with the KC. Also note that every human and dog in this book are fictional, as in they don't and never have existed in real life. Any resemblance to real persons is merely coincidental. Please and thank you.
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