Flatfaced

Trendy flat-faced dogs are going blind because many can’t close their eyes, vets warn

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With their bulging eyes and cute looks, flat-faced dogs have become fashionable. But breeds such as English and French bulldogs, pugs and boxers are going blind, with many not able to close their eyes, vets have warned.  They said over-breeding is leading to changes in skull shapes, making eyes protrude and leaving the surface too … Read more

Flat-faced dogs are TWICE as likely to get heat stroke

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Trendy flat-faced dogs such as bulldogs, pugs and French bulldogs are twice as likely to suffer from heat stroke than other breeds, a study shows.  Scientists found extreme selective breeding for flat faces has made it almost impossible for them to cool down.  Dogs do not sweat like humans and therefore rely heavily on panting to … Read more