#3 Pug
Genetic Conditions
Many pure breeds suffer from genetic disorders due to selective breeding. Pugs are one of the worst impacted by these practices.
Many pure breeds suffer from genetic disorders due to selective breeding. Pugs are one of the worst impacted by these practices.
Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome (BAOS) is a genetic disorder that effects flat nosed dog breeds. It makes breathing hard for dogs such as; Pugs and French Bulldogs. This disorder is is the result of selective breeding overtime.
50% of dogs bred to have flat noses suffer from BASO.
Over 17% of the dogs advertised are at risk for suffering from BAOS.
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