English bulldogs, a flat-faced breed of dog, “have a lifetime of pain” and vets say these dogs should not be bought.
Urgent action is also being called for English bulldogs, who are at twice the risk of disease than other dogs.
Experts from the Royal Veterinary University called for this breed to be reshaped urgently and to prevent the UK from being on the list of countries that ban these dogs.
People should stop buying English and French bulldogs and flat-faced dogs; It is strongly recommended that the sale of such dogs be stopped until their health issues are resolved.
They are also calling on the public to end activities such as photo sharing and “like” that lead to “promoting dogs on social media”.
This type of bulldog has gained popularity over the past 10 years.
Known as English bulldogs, this breed has been likened to former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill for its drooping neck and was marketed as a symbol of “courage and endurance”.
However, both this feature and his flat face, wrinkled skin and squat body; this breed of dog causes lifelong health problems and raises serious concerns.
Their big eyes and flat faces make these dogs “irresistibly sweet” to many. Of the Royal Veterinary University who contributed to the research, Dr. Dan O’Neill said that this body type was achieved after years of work and a special mating system; but he says serious health problems also arise:
“Many dogs, such as English bulldogs, achieve this appearance and structure by going through abnormal transformations; however, while achieving this, a very unhealthy body structure is also developed. The public also contributes to the reproduction of this unhealthy dog breed by leaving the dogs with healthier body types aside and demanding these dogs.
“Until we get this breed remodeled and made healthier, anyone considering getting these flat-faced dogs should stop and think again.”
English bulldogs were originally muscular and athletic animals; but over the years it has become a more popular breed with its short skeleton, protruding chin, squat body and wrinkled skin.
Dr. O’Neill sees posting “sweet photos” of these species as a form of marketing and says it should be stopped. But he also sees it as “understandable” why bulldogs are so famous. Because these dogs can have a serious positive psychological effect on us. Their big heads, big eyes and docile nature remind us of babies, nurturing our sense of nurturing and raising a living thing.
O’Neill says, “We attribute this to the fact that dogs are incredibly sweet, and we consider it absolutely understandable, even irresistible for a human being.” says:
“However, what we think is cute on the outside isn’t cute at all for these dogs. It’s a lifelong battle for them to deal with an unhealthy body, with pain.”
The breeding of these dogs is already banned in many countries. Experts from the Royal Veterinary University say the same thing will happen in the UK soon if action is not taken.
Owners of these dogs should seek advice from veterinarians on issues such as vision problems, breathing difficulties and skin diseases.
From King’s College London, who studies veterinary history, Dr. Alison Skipper says that many such problems are known to owners of dogs and are directly related to the breed of dog. “It’s in the best interests of this poopular breed to make sure the dog breeds responsibly, putting their health first,” she says.
The Kennel Club, which works for the health and rights of dogs, believes that banning this breed will push the problems underground. The spokesperson of the association, Bill Lambert, said, “We want people not to buy the cute and famous dog breeds they see on social media and this should be implemented urgently. Instead, we call for the adoption of dogs that have been reproduced by natural methods and whose health is important.” says. He says that this reproduction method is also the standard method that prioritizes health.
According to research published in the journal Canine MEdicine and Genetics, English bulldogs face twice as many health problems each year as other naturally-bred dog breeds.
The most common diseases include skin abnormalities and infections (38 times more common in other dogs), visual disturbances (26 times more common than in other dogs), unhealthy protrusion of the lower jaw (24 times more common than other dogs) and breathing difficulties. have difficulty (19 times more risk than other dogs).