The flat-faced nature and body shape of pugs are seen by many as cute but the features are also behind many of their health issues.
The Royal Veterinary College's study compared the health of random samples of 4,308 pugs and 21,835 other breeds.Pugs were 1.9 times as likely to have one or more disorders in a single year compared to non-pugs, with a higher risk of 23 out of the 40 most common disorders compared with a lower risk of only seven of the 40 disorders.
Flat-faced breeds are often more vulnerable to respiratory problems because of the shape of their faces.The research suggested that pugs suffer worse health due to their bodies and that, to correct this, their shape must become more moderate and less extreme.Justine Shotton, British Veterinary Association president, said:"These statistics are shocking but, sadly, they will not be surprising to our members.
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