Flat-faced breeds of dogs like pugs and French Bulldogs have grown in popularity in the UK over the past decade or so, making up 20% of dogs in the country.
However, according to pet charity Blue Cross, increased popularity of these dog breeds have led to poor breeding techniques, causing these pooches to develop nasty health defects.
The animal charity, which has accused breeders of a "vicious cycle of over-breeding", called for a strict crackdown on poor breeding of flat-faced dogs, which could in turn lead to a ban on these pups in the UK.
