LONDON -- Veterinarians are An Affair My Wife’s Friend 2 (2019)urging people not to purchase certain breeds of dogs including pugs, bulldogs, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and shih-tzus.
Breeds such as these are called brachycephalic dogs, and a range of health problems are associated with their characteristic "flat faces".
SEE ALSO: Labradoodle Creator Regrets Breeding 'Frankenstein' of DogsThe problems arise from the distinctive shape of the dogs' muzzle, head, and throat, which can make it difficult for the animals to breathe. Surgical procedures are often needed to remove obstructive tissues in order to clear the major airway passages.
French bulldogs are one of several breeds known as brachycephalic dogs. Credit: getty images / tom williams Six different dog rescue companies told the BBC that dogs with squashed faces have been turning up in droves at shelters, including Battersea Dogs Home and Bluecross Animal Rescue, which reported receiving a total of 314 "flat-faced" dogs in 2015.
Sean Wensley, President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), said in a quote sent to Mashable, "The surge in popularity of these dogs has increased animal suffering and resulted in unwell pets for owners.
"We strongly encourage people to think about choosing a healthier breed or crossbreed instead.”
In 2015, the UK Pet Owners Association's list of the top 10 most popular breeds in Britain included three brachycephalic dogs: the French bulldog, pugs, and bulldogs.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Because the dogs seem to been vogue, puppy farms and substandard breeders perpetuate the problem by trying to meet the demand for the flat-faced dogs.
So perhaps -- for the health of the dogs -- it's best to think twice before picking up that
Best Samsung Frame deal: Free Music Frame with Frame Pro art TV purchase
Apple replaced 11 million iPhone batteries in 2018
Ad blocking usage is up more than 10 percent from last year
Travis Scott made the NFL donate $500,000 to get him to the Super Bowl
'The Last of Us' Season 2, episode 3's opening credits has a heartbreaking change
Netflix's 'Sex Education' finds the humanity in gross teen sex: Review
Pence says Trump was kidding, Gennifer Flowers will not be at the debate
Justin Trudeau's doppelganger is an Afghan wedding singer
NYT Connections hints and answers for May 2: Tips to solve 'Connections' #691.
How the ex
Best headphone deal: Take 22% off the Sonos Ace at Amazon
What was missing from CES 2019: A conversation about consumer privacy
Costco is now selling a 27
Pence says Trump was kidding, Gennifer Flowers will not be at the debate
Japan orders Google to stop alleged antitrust violations
Apple books 50 daily flights to China, spends $150 million a year with a single airline
Netflix's 'Sex Education' finds the humanity in gross teen sex: Review
Verizon is testing Netflix
NYT Connections hints and answers for May 1: Tips to solve 'Connections' #690.
The music industry is going after YouTube
Google launches new AR tool to visualise social distancing rulesBitcoin wipes coronavirus losses, passes $10,000 againRyon Day publicly turned down a job offer from Facebook. Here's why.Facebook's Zuckerberg privately feigns 'disgust' over Trump's remarksSony made the right call and postponed the PlayStation 5 reveal'Defending Jacob' delivers horrifying finale after lackluster seasonWaymo's selfHow to be an effective ally online, at protests, and moving forward'Struggling' Zuckerberg decides doing nothing is best when it comes to Trump'Struggling' Zuckerberg decides doing nothing is best when it comes to TrumpWhy you should probably update your LinkedIn profileYandex switches from selfFinally, Twitter unveiled these emojiTwitter's web app now supports saved drafts and scheduled tweetsPeople are pissed Kim Kardashian posted, and deleted, this photo after Manchester attacksWhy you should probably update your LinkedIn profileApple closes some U.S. stores again, this time because of looting and vandalismThere's more to this South Korean politician's airport swagger than you might think$51 million in bushfire donations reveals Facebook fundraiser problemTrump didn't let Sean Spicer meet the pope even though he really wanted to Crystal ball 13 moving coming out vlogs to watch on National Coming Out Day Sounds like even Ramsay Bolton hates Donald Trump Tiny kitten wears tube sock sweater after surviving Hurricane Matthew Stunning artwork of ceramic poppies remembers fallen WW1 soldiers 6 episodes to watch before 'Legends of Tomorrow' returns Relive your childhood with this Dr. Seuss coloring book If you still have a Samsung Note7 in Australia, here's what to do Browns wide receiver trolls the NFL with robotic touchdown celebration 12 spooktacular skins coming to 'Overwatch' for Halloween Watch Red Sox legend Big Papi bid an emotional farewell to Fenway Park Tom DeLonge, formerly of blink R.E.M., Death Cab for Cutie team up against Trump in '30 Days, 30 Songs' Amazon reportedly plans to open real Check out the much Teen protested Trump rally with a 'grab my p*ssy' shirt Rock out to this fluffy floating cloud bluetooth speaker Wedding photo session besieged by angry attacking magpies Apple Watch reportedly banned from UK cabinet meetings Niall Horan plots solo dates on Jingle Ball Tour alongside Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande
2.4226s , 10108.7109375 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【An Affair My Wife’s Friend 2 (2019)】,Charm Information Network