Experts have urged would-be dog owners to reconsider buying squashed-faced animals such as French bulldogs, warning they are prone to life-limiting health conditions, and that buying such breeds could fuel criminal activity. Experts have spoken out as data shows that squashed-faced, or brachycephalic, breeds are among those caught up in the swell. What’s more, searches for French bulldog puppies through the Kennel Club’s “Find a Puppy” tool rose 112% from March to December 2020. While O’Neill said the BWG was not trying to ban the breeds, but recommending people stop and think before buying a flat-faced dog. “Unfortunately we’re seeing more brachycephalic dogs, like French bulldogs, being abandoned and signed over by their owners because of their poor health and because their owners cannot afford their vet bills,” she said.

Source: The Guardian May 14, 2021 12:32 UTC