Short-nosed dog breeds, including pugs, French bulldogs, Boston terriers, and Cavalier King Charles spaniels, pose training challenges for first-time owners. These breeds, while popular, tend to be poorly trained, overly reactive, and often kept indoors. Owners, commonly young women living alone, may choose these pets for companionship without realizing the difficulties in training. Despite significant health problems associated with these breeds, their popularity continues to grow, with a noted increase in registered puppies in recent years, influenced by their friendly personalities and interactive qualities.
Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University found that short-nosed dogs, like pugs and French bulldogs, are harder to train and often overreact to guests.
Despite their popularity, short-nosed dogs come with a range of health issues and are often 'spoiled' and untrained by their first-time owners.
The study highlights that many young women, the typical owners of these breeds, choose them for companionship without understanding the challenges of training.
Despite well-documented health risks, the popularity of short-nosed breeds continues to rise, with an increase in registered French bulldog puppies by 34% from 2010 to 2021.
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