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Flat-Faced Dogs Bred Into Distress

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Image: 'Pug' by E Greens on Flickr

Pugs, French Bulldogs and other flat faced canines are some of Australia’s favourite pets.

But their deliberately squashed features present a host of long term health risks.

So, what are the ethics when it comes to breeding these dogs?

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Tuesday, March 14 2017

Produced By

Featured in storyPaul McGreevy, Professor of Animal Behavior and Welfare Science, University of SydneyDaniel Montgomery, Dog Owner