Pug Obsessed Guy Changes His Mind About Buying A Pug Because Of The Unusual Tactic His Friend Used

These dogs are adorable but prone to many health issues. Owning one would simply be cruel

Damjan

• Published in Animals
• July 15, 2020

There's a lot of controversy when it comes to dog breeding and dog breeders. That controversy is only raised the more controversial of a dog breed you look into, and as far as problematic breeds of dog to continue breeding for profit, the pug is near the top of the list.

A good friend will always try to stop his friend from making a mistake, even if the other side is not ready to hear it. When Imgur user going by the name NoNienNietNon found out that his friend wanted to get a purebred pug, he tried his best to explain why he should look at other dog breeds.

The main reason is that unlike many dog breeds, pugs are prone to many health problems, some of which can be very complicated and untreatable. The shape of a pug's head is to blame, and 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 pug’s skull 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 Emperor adored pugs and kept them in luxury.

They even had soldiers guarding them. Pugs are adorable, and they became 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 unfortunately are 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’ve got breeds that do have health problems increasing in popularity naturally 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 got all of the tissues in their head that a normal dog has, but they have less room, they get dental crowding and they also get the soft palette hanging down – this skull deformation is what gives them the [breathing] sounds,” he said, referring to the sniffing, grunting sounds such dog breeds often make.

He also mentioned that the excess skin that causes the wrinkles on their face could result in eczema, skin disorders, and even eye problems. Their large heads and small waists cause problems during birth.

In that way, they are the same as French and English bulldogs who often require a C-section.

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