Ahead of the Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show (May 15–18), the event has come under criticism from animal welfare activists for its inclusion of brachycephalic, or flat-faced, dog breeds.
PETA has led the calls for breeds, including pugs and French Bulldogs, to be disqualified from the competition, citing a study from the Royal Veterinary College that found some brachycephalic breeds cannot be considered “normal dogs” due to the health issues they face, making it more difficult to breathe.
