Why pugs and bulldogs are still so popular: Owners of flat-faced dogs see laziness as a GOOD thing - rather than a sign their pet is unwell, vets warn

With their squashed little noses and curly tails, pugs and bulldogs have become favourites among dog lovers and celebrities. Despite this, owners of flat-faced dogs see laziness as a good thing rather than a sign their pet is unwell, experts have warned. But flat-faced breeds come with a raft of health issues - ranging from breathing problems to spinal deformities Experts warned that this common trait observed in flat-faced breeds is often due to an intolerance to exercise as a result of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. One in seven owners also reported 'nothing' could dissuade them from owning an extremely flat-faced dog, particularly those with a strong preference for flat faces and those that did not believe it reduced a dog's lifespan. One in seven owners also reported 'nothing' could dissuade them from owning an extremely flat-faced dog, particularly those with a strong preference for flat faces and those that did not believe it reduced a dog's lifespan 'Future strategies to tackle the brachycephalic crisis must do more than presenting purely health-based data in generic public locations, and instead, positively offering possible alternate breeds, myth-busting false beliefs and leveraging human stories of brachycephalic owners to have greater impact.