Pugs French Bulldogs banned

Calls for action could see laws drawn up which will have a huge impact on the availability of such breeds in the UK.

Calls to end the poor breeding of flat-faced dogs in the UK The charity, which was founded in 1897, is demanding a crackdown on “poor breeding” which is affecting the health of popular breeds including English Bulldogs. French Bulldogs and Pugs could be banned in the UK as part of a pet charity’s vow to crackdown on the “dangerous” breeding of some of the nations favourite breeds that can lead to health problems.

The Blue Cross charity has accused a breeders in being complicit in a "vicious cycle of over-breeding"

Currently, police and council wardens have the power to take a banned dog away, even if it's not acting dangerously or if there has been no complaint. Currently, 20 per cent of dogs in the UK are flat-faced breeds, according to the charity. In particular, French Bulldogs can be diagnosed with conditions such as pulmonic stenosis - where the dog has 3/6 heart murmur, a common genetic issue in the breed, Birmingham Live reports.

There are four breeds of dog that are banned in the UK: Pit Bull Terrier; Japanese Tosa; Dogo Argentino; and Fila Brasileiro. The government states that " ...

The RSPCA argues that dogs "should not be judged on how they look" and have called for the policy to be changed. Some French Bulldogs can be diagnosed with conditions such as pulmonic stenosis, which is where the dog has 3/6 heart murmur, a genetic in the breed. The crack down could come on ‘dangerous’ breeding as The Blue Cross says breeders are guilty of a "vicious cycle."

French Bulldogs and Pugs could be banned after animal charities warned that the popularity of the fur babies have led to 'dangerous over-breeding' - there ...

The RSPCA argues that dogs 'should not be judged on how they look' and have called for the policy to be changed. As Birmingham Live reports, the leading animal charity believes that a rise in demand has come from prominent advertisements on social media advertising the 'cute' breeds. If the dog is in a public place the police can confiscate the animal, however, if it's in a private place the police need a warrant.

Both breeds can often develop health problems such as a respiratory issues due to their flattened faces.

The RSPCA argues that dogs "should not be judged on how they look" and have called for the policy to be changed. Some French Bulldogs can be diagnosed with conditions such as pulmonic stenosis, which is where the dog has 3/6 heart murmur, a genetic in the breed. Blue Cross said: "We’re working with MPs on how to achieve an end to poor breeding of these breeds, which leads to major health defects.

Animal charity Blue Cross are calling for the ban of French bulldogs and other flat-faced pets in UK advertising.

Becky Thwaites, Head of Public Affairs at Blue Cross said: “Blue Cross supports the move to end the poor breeding of flat-faced breeds who suffer from serious health conditions and a limited life span. We are pleased to see the calls being made in Australia to introduce legislative change and are keen to see the outcome of the proposed measures and learn what we can to address the same problem in the UK. "By using brachycephalic pets in their advertisements, brands are indirectly contributing to the over-popularisation of these animals and, in turn, the extreme demand for flat-faced breeds. The Blue Cross #EndTheTrend page states: "More and more major British consumer brands are using brachycephalic (flat-faced) animals in their marketing and advertising, even if their products are unrelated. The #EndTheTrend campaign is subsequently calling for the UK's leading brands – companies which it lists on its site – to 'commit to the end of 2022 to phase out the use of any brachycephalic pets in their future advertisements' in a bid to stem the over-popularisation of the animals and stop their breeding. In the run-up to— Blue Cross (@The_Blue_Cross) #ValentinesDay, we're spreading the love to Cherry, a flat-faced dog who suffered as a result of the increasing demand for flat-faced breeds.

Pet charity Blue Cross says it is determined to "see the end of the poor breeding of flat-faced dogs"

Currently, police and council wardens have the power to take a banned dog away, even if it's not acting dangerously or if there has been no complaint. Currently, 20 per cent of dogs in the UK are flat-faced breeds, according to the charity. In particular, French Bulldogs can be diagnosed with conditions such as pulmonic stenosis - where the dog has 3/6 heart murmur, a common genetic issue in the breed, Birmingham Live reports.

Here's your chance to say what you think after pet charity Blue Cross vowed to tackle dangerous breeding of the flat-faced dogs.

The Blue Cross charity has accused breeders of being complicit in a 'vicious cycle of over-breeding' the pets.

Dog-lovers have been speaking out in favour of banning the 'barbaric' breeding of Pugs and French Bulldogs, after a pet charity vowed to try and end the ...

In-breeding produces a lot of health conditions and deformities in any breed but often more severe for these breeds in particular." "I have a rescue pug and he is my world. There are four breeds of dog that are banned in the UK: the Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro. Also in favour was Nikki Jackson, who said: "It needs to happen, it’s barbaric to breed health conditions into dogs for the sake of aesthetics. The poor dogs are dying due to no health tests and inbreeding." It comes as the UK could see a 'crackdown' on the dangerous breeding of the popular dogs.

Animal welfare charities fear a 'vicious cycle of over-breeding' could cause health problems.

Blue Cross said: "We’re working with MPs on how to achieve an end to poor breeding of these breeds, which leads to major health defects. Animal welfare charity Blue Cross said some breeders are guilty of a "vicious cycle of over-breeding." Two popular dog breeds could be banned in the UK as part of a strict new crackdown.