The findings are the latest to show that breeding practices need to change to ensure the future welfare of these dogs.
of problems for brachycephalic breeds in general, which include English and French bulldogs, pugs, and Boston terriers, among others. These dogs are characterized by their flat faces and shortened muzzles—traits that generations of human-driven breeding have selected for and emphasized over time. But these same traits are contributing to health problems, such as narrowed or obstructed airways that make it difficult for dogs to breathe easily.
, and more recently, some countries have begun to enforce more stringent regulations and laws on the breeding of these dogs. This February, a Norway court decision even effectivelyO’Neill and his colleagues aren’t convinced that legislative bans are the most effective way to safeguard the current and future health of these breeds. He’s one of many researchers and dog welfare advocates in the UK who are part of the Brachycephalic Working Group.
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