Judge Tosses PETA's Lawsuit against the American Kennel Club over Dog Breed Health

The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) lawsuit over the health of French bulldogs and some other popular dog breeds has been dismissed, with a judge saying a New York law was misapplied to the case. 

The suit, filed last year, marked a new front in the PETA's long-running campaign against dog breeders. The case accused the American Kennel Club (AKC) of promulgating unhealthy "standards," or ideals, for Frenchies — the nation's most prevalent dog breed, by the club's count — as well as bulldogs, Chinese Shar-Peis, dachshunds and pugs. The AKC, the nation's oldest purebred dog registry, rejected the claims and said it prioritizes canine health. 

Club President Gina DiNardo hailed the decision Tuesday.

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