Vets are urging people to "stop and think" before buying an English bulldog because the breed "remains compromised by major health issues".
Research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shown the dogs, which have grown in popularity, have poorer health compared with other breeds because of issues related to extreme body shape.
The RVC said many of the bulldog's "problematic characteristics such as a very flat face, deep facial skin folds and noisy breathing" are still being seen as "normal or even desirable" rather than major welfare issues.
The breed's "distinctive and exaggerated short muzzle, protruding lower jaw and stocky body shape" has been linked to a range of serious health concerns....
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