Calls to Ban Ads Featuring Unhealthy Dog Breeds

Veterinary surgeons globally advocate for an end to using dogs with extreme body shapes in advertising, citing health issues faced by breeds like French Bulldogs, Pugs, and English Bulldogs. Organizations like ICECDogs urge advertisers to cease featuring dogs with harmful conformations unless for health awareness purposes. The surge in popularity of French Bulldogs has led to a sharp rise in abandonments, with animal charities like All Dogs Matter witnessing a concerning trend. Additionally, concerns are raised by British veterinarians about the breeding of French Bulldogs, emphasizing the chronic health problems these dogs endure due to their brachycephalic nature. The greyhound racing industry faces criticism for cruelty, with calls for government intervention to halt the exploitation and suffering of these dogs.