Just saw "The US has a new favorite dog breed" and knew what it was before I even clicked. (French bulldog)
If you must have a #brachycephalic (short-faced) #dog like a Frenchie, PLEASE get one with the longest nose possible and nostrils that are round, not slits. And one born by natural birth, not by c-section because pups' heads were too big for mom's pelvis. If we want these breeds to keep existing we need to make sure they can have normal, comfortable lives by breeding ethically (for health, not looks).
Photos of normal and narrowed nostrils on ACVS site:
https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/brachycephalic-syndrome
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons is the agency by which veterinarians are certified as specialists in surgery. The mission of ACVS is to advance the art and science of surgery and promote excellence in animal health care through research, education and service to the public.
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Laurie Anne Walden
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