A warning has been issued after thousands of poorly bred dogs have "faces so flat they can't breathe".
Pet charity Blue Cross has vowed to bring an end to the trend of the "horrendously bad breeding of brachycephalic pets" such as French bulldogs, Pugs, and Persian cats. The charity says that the over-popularisation has resulted in an "animal welfare crisis".
The leading charity believes a rise in influencers and big brands advertising the "cute" breeds has resulted in a rise in demand, but thousands of pets are ending up in vets needing urgent treatment for serious health issues.
