Numerous animal charities and activists are speaking out about the dangerous health problems in flat-faced dog breeds, the Mirror reports. Blue Cross recently demanded new laws to stamp out poor breeding which leads to long-term health defects, such as skin and eye disease and obstructed breathing, in bulldogs and pugs.
Dolly and Donna are two bulldogs who are suffering with life-long health conditions as a result of over-breeding. The 15-week-old pair were surrendered to Breeds in Need rescue in Lincoln last month, after their breeder noticed serious health issues.
Charity co-founder Sally Turzanski, 30, told the Mirror: "As soon as I saw them, I was concerned for their health. We see a lot of flat-faced breeds who struggle with their breathing, but I've never seen it this severe in such young pups."
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