Pug Obsessed Guy Changes His Mind About Buying A Pug Because Of The Unusual Tactic His Friend Used
Some dog breeds come with a built-in warning label, and pugs are one of the clearest examples. Their cute faces may win people over fast, but the health issues tied to their body shape are hard to ignore.
That is exactly what one Imgur user tried to explain when his friend said he wanted a purebred pug. Instead of just shrugging it off, he pulled together a case against the breed and hoped it would change his mind.
The result is a blunt reminder that not every adorable dog is an easy choice. Read on.
A worried person tried to persuade his friend not to get a pug
He compared pugs' skulls to other dogs' to show why they are so prone to health issues.
As a dog breed, pugs were created during the Chinese Han dynasty (B.C. 206 to A.D. 200). Some sources claim that the Emperor adored pugs and kept them in luxury.
They even had soldiers guarding them. Pugs are adorable, and they have become members of many families all around the world.
Unfortunately, these dogs have a lot of health problems.
“The dog types and breeds that are increasing in popularity are unfortunately plagued by a plethora of different health problems - we are talking about issues from head to tail,”
“Whenever we have breeds that do have health problems increasing in popularity, we are really concerned about that.”
“These dogs are dying, we think, four years earlier than dogs of the same size with normal-shaped skulls.”
“Because they have all of the tissues in their head that a normal dog has, but they have less room, they experience dental crowding and also have the soft palate hanging down - this skull deformation is what gives them the [breathing] sounds,” he said, referring to the sniffing and grunting sounds such dog breeds often make.
It also echoes the mom who got blasted online for spending $10,000 on a controversial dog breed.
He also mentioned that the excess skin causing the wrinkles on their faces could result in eczema, skin disorders, and even eye problems. Their large heads and small waists cause complications during birth.
In that way, they are similar to French and English bulldogs, which often require a C-section.
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For more breed-bashing, see the vet who named 5 dogs he’d avoid.
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