Pet owners urged to ‘stop and think’ before buying ‘cute but unwell’ bulldogs

Pet owners urged to ‘stop and think’ before buying ‘cute but unwell’ bulldogs

Dr O’Neill continued: ‘What is most concerning is that so many of the health conditions that English Bulldogs suffer from, such as skin fold dermatitis and breathing problems, are directly linked to the extreme structure of their bodies that has been selectively bred for.

Extreme breeding of ‘cute’ English bulldogs risks UK ban, say vets

Extreme breeding of ‘cute’ English bulldogs risks UK ban, say vets

A study by the Royal Veterinary College found that distinctive features of English bulldogs such as their flat faces, protruding lower jaws and folds of skin contribute to them being twice as likely as other breeds to have health problems and substantially shorter lives.

French bulldog adopts unwanted puppies after her own didn’t make it

French bulldog adopts unwanted puppies after her own didn’t make it

No, you’re crying (Picture: Deadline News)A dog who was mourning the loss of her stillborn puppy has gone on to adopt a litter in need.Earth angel (Picture: Deadline News)‘I knew that the best chance for the puppies would be to give them a proper mum, and it would make Perrie happy.

Dog who 'loves everyone' looking for new owners after being 'bullied' in last home

Dog who 'loves everyone' looking for new owners after being 'bullied' in last home

Roderick was 'bullied' by another dog in his last home (Image: RSPCA) Sign up for FREE for latest news plus tips to save money and the environment.The one-year-old American Bulldog crossbreed is on the RSPCA's 'special' animals list (Image: RSPCA)Roderick is looking for a new owner who has experience of large dogs.

Pugs ‘no longer considered to be dogs and you should not buy them’

Pugs ‘no longer considered to be dogs and you should not buy them’

Other flat-faced dogs like French bulldogs have surged in popularity (Picture: PA)Pugs were also at higher risk of many other conditions compared to non-pugs, including narrowed nostrils, skinfold infections and obesity.

Jack Russells are UK dogs with longest life expectancy as French Bulldogs have shortest

Jack Russells are UK dogs with longest life expectancy as French Bulldogs have shortest

JACK RUSSELLS have the longest life expectancy of pet dogs in the UK, while French Bulldogs have the shortest, a new study suggests.According to the research, Border Collies had the second-longest life expectancy at 12.1 years, with Springer Spaniels third on 11.92 years.

Dog warning: Worst UK areas for pet theft MAPPED and breeds at risk– owners urged to check

Dog warning: Worst UK areas for pet theft MAPPED and breeds at risk– owners urged to check

Dog thefts hit a record high last year (Image: Getty) Map of dog thefts in UK (Image: Express)Kent Police received 182, Lancashire Constabulary had 116 and South Yorkshire Police had 100.French Bulldogs, which are the second most popular breed in the UK, are one of the most commonly stolen dogs, along with Jack Russell Terriers.

Dog thieves are stalking pets and owners as thefts of Bulldogs and Staffies surge

Dog thieves are stalking pets and owners as thefts of Bulldogs and Staffies surge

Dog thieves are reportedly targeting bulldogs, as pet thefts have surged (Image: Getty) A total of 215 dogs were stolen in Merseyside between January 2017 and December 2021 (Image: Getty)One incident, which took place in November 2021, saw masked men break into a family home in Fazakerly in Merseyside and steal seven French bulldog puppies.

Horror dog warning as breeders create ‘Frankenstein' puppies ‘unable to live healthy life'

Horror dog warning as breeders create ‘Frankenstein' puppies ‘unable to live healthy life'

But the traditional French bulldog isn’t the worst example - vets have warned that these dodgy dog breeders are creating animals with even worse health outcomes.The breeders create unique breeds of dog (Image: Getty).

Calls to ban pugs and French bulldogs to crack down on ‘irresponsible’ breeding

Calls to ban pugs and French bulldogs to crack down on ‘irresponsible’ breeding

Flat-faced dogs such as pugs often suffer from a host of health complications (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)French bulldogs and pugs could be banned in the UK after a pet charity vowed to fight a ‘vicious cycle of over-breeding’.

Pug and Bulldog breeding faces UK ban - Vets call for end to 'vicious cycle'

Pug and Bulldog breeding faces UK ban - Vets call for end to 'vicious cycle'

Breeding of pugs and bulldogs could soon be banned in the UK (Image: Getty)Over the last two years, vets from the Blue Cross have claimed to have treated more than 5,000 brachycephalic pets for dangerous health problems.

Dog warning to not buy bulldogs as RSPCA detail major health concerns

Dog warning to not buy bulldogs as RSPCA detail major health concerns

The animal charity has launched a campaign called 'Save Our Breath' to urge pet owners to "stop seeing these pets as cute and recognise the serious health issues they face".RSPCA chief vet Caroline Allen has explained that she understands the appeal of flat-faced pooches, but that breeding for these features can compromise a pup’s health and welfare.

Kev the French Bulldog puppy loves learning to skateboard

Kev the French Bulldog puppy loves learning to skateboard

Caroline, a holiday park owner, from Dorchester, Dorset, said: ‘I have to put his skateboard on the table at nighttime so he doesn’t chew it to bits.

Warning of dog attack EPIDEMIC fuelled by lockdown 'impulse buys' after slew of deaths

Warning of dog attack EPIDEMIC fuelled by lockdown 'impulse buys' after slew of deaths

One-year-old Bella-Rae Birch died after an attack by her family's American Bulldog in Merseyside (Image: PA)Dr Gaines continued: "People found themselves in a situation where they wanted some companionship, wanted something for their children to look after.

Woman flees Kyiv with 20 French bulldogs crammed in her car

Woman flees Kyiv with 20 French bulldogs crammed in her car

The breeder will return to the conflict zone in order to save more animals (Picture: Kennedy News and Media) Olena escaped Ukraine with 20 bemused bulldogs crammed into her car (Picture: Kennedy News and Media)But as fuel prices skyrocket, Olena is struggling to afford both petrol and pet food.

Crufts shouldn't be celebrating squishy-faced dogs

Crufts shouldn't be celebrating squishy-faced dogs

We’ve created generations of dogs who struggle to breathe (Picture: RSPCA)The French bulldog, who remains a hugely popular pet, faces a high rate of issues that can seriously affect their health.

Two men stroke woman’s French bulldog before unclipping collar and fleeing with it

Two men stroke woman’s French bulldog before unclipping collar and fleeing with it

The dognappers scooped Luna up and ran away (Picture: Graham Jones/SWNS) The two men pretended to befriend the dog before unclipping her collar and running away (Picture: Kirsty Groves/SWNS) Luna was found a day later (Picture: Kirsty Groves/SWNS) Police officers rescued Luna in a village eight miles from where she was snatched (Picture: West Mercia Police/SWNS)She said her mother is now a ‘nervous wreck’ and does not want to walk her dog alone anymore.

Horror as dognappers pretend to stroke French bulldog before grabbing pet

Horror as dognappers pretend to stroke French bulldog before grabbing pet

Footage shows the two dognappers approaching 60-year-old Caroline Busby (Image: Kirsty Groves/ SWNS) Distraught over her missing pooch, Caroline and her family scoured the area after Luna was taken (Image: Kirsty Groves/ SWNS).

The dog breeds with the most health problems

The dog breeds with the most health problems

Norway bans breeding of British Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles spanielsA woman received notes back after circling her husband’s moles before dermatologistPaediatrician shares important reminder to parents amid pandemicLabrador Retrievers are prone to a number of health problems as well, according to Peta, which notes that the dogs can develop cataracts, hip and elbow dysplasia, and bloat.

Reese Witherspoon twins with bulldog Minnie in playful selfie

Reese Witherspoon twins with bulldog Minnie in playful selfie

Jan. 11, 201900:27Over the years, fans have not been able to get over the resemblance between Witherspoon and her 22-year-old daughter, who she shares with her ex-husband Ryan Phillippe.Ava looks more like mine,” Phillippe said, adding that his ex-wife agrees with him on their daughter.

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