Chihuahuas are at risk of the same breathing difficulties as pugs, a study has shown. Between 25-50 per cent of the ...

This can lead to something called BOAS ( Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome ), which affects how easily they can ...

More dog breeds found to suffer from breathing condition similar to pugs - Exactly how many dog breeds suffer from ...

Bulldogs and pugs are far from the only dogs frequently suffering from breathing problems, new research shows.

Flat-faced, wrinkly pugs that have soared in popularity in recent decades are so unhealthy, they can "no longer be considered as a typical dog from a health perspective," a study concludes. The study, ...

Jack has a degree in Medical Genetics from the University of Leicester.View full profile Jack has a degree in Medical Genetics from the University of Leicester. Pugs should no longer be considered a ...

With their squashed little noses and wrinkled faces, pugs have become a favourite with dog lovers and celebrities. But a new study has warned that the breed now suffers from such severe health ...

They’re one of the most popular dog breeds in the UK, but despite looking cute, pugs often have severe breathing issues. While previous studies have suggested that pugs’ skull shape may be to blame ...

Before we obtained Greta, our first pug, in 2002, I don't know if we were even acquainted with another pug family. But as friend Heather Taylor points out in her Shelter Story below, pug people find ...

University of Cambridge researchers have identified 12 dog breeds at increased risk of a breathing disorder long associated mainly with pugs and French bulldogs. The study, which assessed nearly 900 ...