Pugs 'can no longer be considered a typical dog' due to their high health risks, experts have said.
And dog lovers are being urged not to buy the breed until there is an improvement in their health and body shape. This comes after new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) revealed the health of pugs in the UK is now largely worse than other dogs.
Pugs are almost twice as likely to experience one or more disorders annually compared with other dogs and, according to the experts, this suggest the pug can no longer be considered a typical dog from a health perspective. The flat-faced nature and body shape of the breed – behind many of their health issues – has seen them increase in popularity in recent years.
