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James Rodger & Aaron Morris

Pugs and French Bulldogs could be banned across UK amid campaign over dangerous 'over-breeding'

French Bulldogs and Pugs could be banned across the United Kingdom in the future as part of a 'strict' new crackdown on dangerous breeding.

A pet charity has vowed to bring a halt to legal breeding of the species, after the Blue Cross announced some parties are guilty of a 'vicious cycle of over-breeding'.

The leading animal charity believes that more prominent advertisements on social media depicting the 'cute' breeds has prompted a rise in demand - leading to an increase in cases of Frenchies and Pugs being diagnosed with serious health issues - Birmingham Live reports.

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