Vets had said that pugs should no longer be classed as ‘typical dogs’ because of the serious health problems caused by their ‘extreme body shape’. A new study by the Royal Veterinary College is calling on dog lovers to stop buying and breeding these varieties to stop their suffering.
According to the RVC research showed that the average health of pub varieties was worse in the main than other breeds. They are twice as likely to experience one or more disorders annually compared with other dogs.
In a release the RVC said: “These findings suggest the Pug can no longer be considered a ‘typical dog’ from a health perspective and urgent action is required to reduce the high rate of health issues associated with the breed.”
