Just saw "The US has a new favorite dog breed" and knew what it was before I even clicked. (French bulldog)

If you must have a #brachycephalic (short-faced) #dog like a Frenchie, PLEASE get one with the longest nose possible and nostrils that are round, not slits. And one born by natural birth, not by c-section because pups' heads were too big for mom's pelvis. If we want these breeds to keep existing we need to make sure they can have normal, comfortable lives by breeding ethically (for health, not looks).

Photos of normal and narrowed nostrils on ACVS site:
https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/brachycephalic-syndrome

Crufts organisers respond to criticism about allowing flat-faced dogs to compete in show | The Independent
#Crufts
#FlatFacedDogs
#RSPCA
#Brachycephalic
#InBredCharacteristics
#BreathingIssues
#BreedRequirements
#KennelClub
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/crufts-dog-show-march-birmingham-b2298695.html

Norway Bans Breeding Of Brachycephalic Breeds | PetGuide (Feb 2022)

https://www.petguide.com/blog/dog/norway-bans-breeding-of-brachycephalic-breeds/#!

Pugs 'shouldn't be considered typical dogs' and shouldn't be bred, claims study - Mirror Online

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/pugs-not-typical-dogs-shouldnt-26998975

Why You Probably Shouldn’t Breed Your Pug

https://www.pugvillage.com/pug-faqs/why-you-probably-shouldn%E2%80%99t-breed-your-pug

#dogs #breeding #brachycephalic #norway #nederland