Some dogs live with pain as a result of their breeding. So why, knowing this, do we buy them anyway?
Some breeds, like bulldogs, Pekingese and pugs, have been bred to more closely resemble a human being, she says.
Breeding for these facial features can also lead to significant health problems for the dog, Dr Horowitz says.
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