People who buy a pug are often unaware of what is behind the breeding and breeding of this breed. We explain why
People who buy a Carlino, they often ignore what is behind the breeding and reproduction of this breed. As we have always told you, and we reiterate even today, dogs should not be bought, much less purebred dogs and even less of this breed. We explain why ...
Il Pug or Pug It is a very loved and sought-after purebred dog as it is small (therefore it lends itself well to being an apartment dog) and cute (due to its flattened muzzle and large round eyes), as well as its docile and cuddly character. What is often ignored, however, is the fact that, in order to have this physiognomy and to satisfy the increasingly high demand for this breed, the breeders in the years have intervened on the genetics of this dog exposing it to certain health problems.
Since 2005, the Carlino farms have intensified to obtain and sell more puppies and, due to the numerous crossings, the problems these dogs face, especially respiratory, bone and eye diseases, have increased. It is therefore evident how buying this breed contributes to one type of a system that has no qualms even in the face of the evident suffering of animals.
In 2010, a group of Australian veterinarians conducted a study addressing this problem, arguing that while interest in Pugs has increased, most people who buy them are unaware that it is the physical characteristics, forcibly derived through crossbreeding. on crosses, to have caused the main health problems of this breed.
Last year, the British Veterinary Association launched a real campaign (#breedtobreathe) aimed at making known to all the serious health problems of breeds such as Pugs and French Bulldogs. Veterinarians have urged dog lovers to think carefully about buying squash-faced breeds as many would-be owners are not at all aware of the health problems these pets often encounter.
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But what specific problems are we talking about?
Let's see how the main characteristics of Pugs relate to health problems that these dogs tend to have.
Eyes
The flattened head and pronounced eyes of Pugs promote the incidence of eye damage. In addition, these dogs also have some difficulty closing their eyelids completely, which can lead to dryness or ulcers in the eyes. These problems, in addition to causing pain, can lead to blindness over time.
Leather
The various folds found on the skin of the Pug allow the fungi to replicate better on the epidermis causing dermatitis and allergies.
Breathing
Due to the short and flattened snout, this breed has small and narrow nostrils and therefore tends to have difficulty breathing. Another contributing factor to making breathing difficult is that there is excess tissue in the airways. Overall, this situation can create various problems: difficulty sleeping, snoring, fainting and a real shortness of breath which, in the most serious cases, can even lead to the death of the animal.
Bone and muscle system
The physical conformation of this dog breed, resulting from the attempt to keep the animal small through selective and intensive breeding, can create musculoskeletal problems leading to bone pathologies and even the loss of movement of the hind legs.
Temperature
The flat nose of the Pug makes it difficult to balance its body temperature which is regulated by the nose.
Birth
The large and disproportionate head with respect to the body may cause, at the time of birth of Pug puppies, the need for a caesarean section.
All these problems could be avoided by giving priority to dog health rather than profit. If breeders stopped trying to get small dogs with exaggerated head shapes at all costs, Pug health ailments could be at least partially avoided.
Adopt, don't buy
A web user, to persuade a friend not to buy a Pug breed dog, put the harsh reality in front of his eyes showing different skulls of dog breeds. By comparing the skull of a long-nosed dog (Terrier breed) and one with a short nose (a Pug or Carlino) he managed to highlight the bone dysfunctionality of the Pug breed, with flat head and short muzzle (just one of the causes of the tendency to have specific health problems).
fuck intentionally breeding physical deformities into animals for the sake of vanity
As always we advise you not to buy any dog, much less a pug, given the suffering behind the selection of this breed.
The kennels are always full of animals that are waiting for nothing more than to have a family that gives them love. If you really are a lover of purebred dogs, then, consider that often, among abandoned puppies and adult dogs, there are also them.
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