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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Kelly-Ann Mills

English Bulldogs could be banned in UK in a bid to curb cruel health conditions

The breeding of bulldogs in the UK might be banned if their shape is not altered to prevent a host of debilitating conditions, a new study from the Royal Veterinary College has warned.

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.

Currently, the dog breed has a short lifespan of around eight years.

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