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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jim Leffman

Bulldogs could be banned if not bred to be healthier, experts warn

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The breeding of bulldogs in the UK could be banned if their shape is not altered to prevent a host of debilitating conditions, experts from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have suggested.

Synonymous with Sir Winston Churchill and Britishness, English bulldogs are at increased risk of breathing, eye, and skin conditions due to their extreme physical features, including shortened muzzles, folded skin, and a squat body.

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