The researchers hope that the data collected will help drive greater care for the breed, regulation of selective breeding of dogs and awareness for their purchase.

Learning conducted at the Royal Veterinary College in the UK and focuses on investigating common health complications of English Bulldogsderived from genetic modification of this species.

The study contextualizes that “The English Bulldog has increased in popularity over the last decade.” And their results make it clear that the health of the English Bulldog is much lower than that of other breeds.

In particular, andThis study involved a sample of 2,662 British Bulldogs and 22,039 other breeds of dogs.. There they found that they were twice as likely to suffer from diseases related to the respiratory tract, skin and eyes.

“English Bulldogs are 2.04 times more likely to be diagnosed with: skin fold dermatitis; prolapsed nictitating membrane glands; mandibular prognathism; congenital abnormalities; lower respiratory tract disorders; and tail disturbances,” the newspaper said.

This it has to do with the genetic modification of this breed, which is produced by selective breeding and buying, brought about by the breeder. The most troubling traits of these animals, the study said, were flat faces, deep folds in their facial skin, and noisy breathing.

Against this, the researchers point out that “an immediate redefinition of the breed towards a moderate conformation is strongly recommended. To prevent the UK from joining a growing list of countries where English Bulldog breeding is prohibited.”

“Many of the disorder tendencies are intrinsically linked to the extreme conformation of the English Bulldog,” they wrote. Furthermore, they emphasized that people think of these traits as ‘normal qualities’, but it’s an important well-being issue.

While this particular study refers to the English Bulldog, Some of these disorders have also been reported in Pugs, French Bulldogs, Pekingese, Boston Terriers, Boxers, and Shih Tzus..

How should the English Bulldog be?

The study also takes a tour of the history of this breed. There they report that they were originally athletic and muscular animals “bred and used to attack bulls for sport”. Back then they were similar to Pitbull, but slightly smaller.

However, in 1835 this ‘sports dog’ was banned and the English Bulldog began to be used as a show dog. A hobby that became popular in the late 19th century in England.

“Bulldogs, like other breeds that were ‘evolving’ at the time, were selectively bred to meet ‘breed standards’ for the preferred appearance ideal,” the study said.

Following this “the combined influence of breed standard and show mode drove the Bulldog’s dramatic physical transformation.” And be what it is today.

This ‘renovated’ bulldog has exaggerated ancestry features. In particular, a shorter face with a protruding lower jaw, a stocky body, and bent forelegs.

Even when the change was new, around 1890, experts have explained some of the disorders reported to this day. Like short life, intolerance to heat and exercise, dystocia, skin diseases, and complicated airways.

researcher They hope that the data collected will help drive greater care for this breed and are not the only ones with this kind of problem.. In addition to selective breeding regulations of dogs and awareness for their purchase.