Why French Bulldogs Can't Breathe: The Truth About Breeding for Looks
Everyone loves French Bulldogs. But behind those adorable bat ears and smushed faces lies a troubling reality: many of these dogs struggle to breathe every single day of their lives.
Host Penny Ellison, animal law professor and advocate, examines how selective breeding for appearance has created dogs predisposed to suffering—and what we can do about it.
In this episode, we explore:
What selective breeding is and how the shift from breeding for function to breeding for looks has harmed dogs
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)—why flat-faced dogs can't breathe properly and what…
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