Pug Obsessed Guy Changes His Mind About Buying A Pug Because Of The Unusual Tactic His Friend Used
There's a lot of controversy when it comes to dog breeding and dog breeders. That controversy intensifies the more problematic a dog breed is, and as far as breeds that pose significant health risks, the pug is near the top of the list.
A good friend will always try to prevent his friend from making a mistake, even if the other person is not ready to hear it. When Imgur user going by the name NoNienNietNon discovered that his friend wanted to get a purebred pug, he did his best to explain why he should consider other dog breeds.
The main reason is that, unlike many dog breeds, pugs are prone to numerous health problems, some of which can be very complicated and untreatable. The shape of a pug's head is to blame, as it is a magnet for trouble.
Scroll down and take a look at the evidence against pugs for yourself. It may not be pleasant, but it definitely makes its point.
A worried person tried to persuade his friend not to get a pug
He compared pugs' skulls to other dogs' to show why they are so prone to health issues.
As a dog breed, pugs were created during the Chinese Han dynasty (B.C. 206 to A.D. 200). Some sources claim that the Emperor adored pugs and kept them in luxury.
They even had soldiers guarding them. Pugs are adorable, and they have become members of many families all around the world.
Unfortunately, these dogs have a lot of health problems.
“The dog types and breeds that are increasing in popularity are unfortunately plagued by a plethora of different health problems – we are talking about issues from head to tail,” says Dr. Rowena Packer from the Royal Veterinary College.
“Whenever we have breeds that do have health problems increasing in popularity, we are really concerned about that.”
“We see more short-skulled dogs in publicity, and that could be making people more aware of them and how very charming these dogs can be,” Professor Paul McGreevy explained. “These dogs are dying, we think, four years earlier than dogs of the same size with normal-shaped skulls.”
“Because they have all of the tissues in their head that a normal dog has, but they have less room, they experience dental crowding and also have the soft palate hanging down – this skull deformation is what gives them the [breathing] sounds,” he said, referring to the sniffing and grunting sounds such dog breeds often make.
He also mentioned that the excess skin causing the wrinkles on their faces could result in eczema, skin disorders, and even eye problems. Their large heads and small waists cause complications during birth.
In that way, they are similar to French and English bulldogs, which often require a C-section.
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