Lady Gaga, whose French bulldogs were stolen at gunpoint last year, are among celebrity owners who have boosted their popularity
(Picture: Lady Gaga)People seduced into buying “toy” dogs by social media influencers are setting themselves up for heartbreak, according to the first study of the life expectancy of different breeds.
Researchers found that jack russells and Yorkshire terriers live longest, but “lifestyle” breeds such as pugs and French bulldogs die young — often after a lifetime of pain, severe breathing difficulties and costly vet bills.
