The French Bulldog Problem

For the second year in a row, the French Bulldog is the most popular dog breed in America, this is according to a press release by the American Kennel Club. But did you know that despite their popularity, French Bulldogs are widely considered the single most unhealthy dog breed in America, often times costing their owners multiple thousands of dollars in veterinary bills? Let's talk about it.
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The Respiratory System Issues 01:32
The Nervous System Issues 06:05
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[@penhullwolf5070]

Deliberately breeding an animal to be disabled should be a criminal offence.

[@jadetea6112]

Literal animal abuse

[@nayruofthezoras1458]

I'm baffled it hasn't been outlawed already. The people responsible for upholding/enforcing these absurd standards should be charged for animal abuse. The poor things deserve to live long, healthy lives. No creature should be subjected to such cruelty.

[@s_kolorowa]

​@@nayruofthezoras1458thank god they are starting to ban some of the things. In europe at least.

[@justanothersmith6012]

I see videos of breeders showcasing other bully breeds that have massive heads,muscles and necks,but legs that are completely out of proportion . I always wonder how much weight bearing those legs can endure, as well as the spine. How miserable.

[@comfortme]

what’s horrific is breeds like these can literally have so much built up pressure in their skulls their EYES will pop out sometimes partially sometimes THE ENTIRE EYE seems common with smaller breeds, shallow eye sockets and faces.

[@rabbit_scribe]

The excuse is always "but that's only irresponsible breeders, not the good ones!" Nope. If the entire breed has been ruined there is no "responsible" breeding.

[@rudebee15]

This breed shouldn't exist.

[@shiruvuiaanimak1485]

💯💯

[@DustyHoney]

There is no such thing as a “responsible breeder” in my opinion. “Responsible” and “breeder” are literal opposites

[@JacobBartlett-mh4xy]

@@DustyHoneywhat about licensed breeder’s who follow strict safety rules so there is nothing wrong with puppy’s?

[@nadadealer4435]

@@DustyHoneyyou’ve never owned a health tested purebred dog that was healthy and it shows. I love my two and I’m excited to keep buying more.

[@LeslieMcHugh]

The fact that, in a 16 minute video covering a LOT of health issues experienced by Frenchies, you were not able to get through all of their health issues just says so much. Poor dogs.

[@kaylahbkitty9691]

Poorly bred dogs suffer well bred dogs dont tbh plenty of videos on my stuff showing well bred dogs

[@durabelle]

One of the major issues he didn't mention here is their reproduction. Many Frenchies (and English Bulldogs) wouldn't even manage to mate naturally without human help, and if they do, the rate of c-sections is huge compared to most other breeds. Big heads don't go through the narrow birth canal, and small average litter size also shows problems. It's as if nature is doing it's best to reduce their numbers, but humans are finding ways around it to keep producing these dogs that would naturally likely go extinct.

[@karenholmes6565]

@@kaylahbkitty9691 The breed standard is abusive.

[@Standard0Toaster]

​@@durabelle I know someone who's male dog broke his back having sex.

[@Vanessa-pe2xs]

​@kaylahbkitty9691 There are no "well bred" Frenchies. All frenchies suffer, some just suffer more than others.

[@KITN._.8]

My parents bought a French bulldog named Lacey despite my attempt to deter them. They kept saying “she’s from a good breeder” “she cost a fortune so she won’t have problems” so on and so forth. Guess who had hip dysplasia and B.O.A.S at 2 yrs old, Lacey. At three she had to be put down. I wish people would stop buying these poor dogs.

[@lizzydaqueen420]

I got one from a responsible breeder and she lived for 22 years with zero issues! But that was 30 years ago before the backyard breeders came into play.

[@melbapeach162]

​@@lizzydaqueen420the oldest french bulldog ever recorded was 18 so if that's true you're owed a world record.

[@DustyHoney]

@@lizzydaqueen420 There is no such thing as a responsible breeder because if they were responsible they wouldn’t be breeding their dogs.

[@JacobBartlett-mh4xy]

@@DustyHoneywhy? They do it as a job and proper breeder’s follow safety rules so their dogs are indanger and the puppy’s are properly looked after?

[@paintbrush3554]

​@@JacobBartlett-mh4xy the breed itself has unhealthy features. They're breeding them for profit and demand. If they were responsible they'd only breed healthy breeds. At this point it's impossible to breed purebred frenchies, bulldogs, and pugs ethically because they're inherently unhealthy by nature of their features. Watch the video. The only way to breed them ethically would probably be to cross breed it with healthier breeds to delude their awful traits and change the breed fundamentally.

[@LadyCoyKoi]

Bring back the standards from 1800s. The dogs during that era are amazing looking and healthier.

[@StillNoClue22]

Fr, dogs like pugs and french bulldogs looked so much healthier back then. Like look at pugs compared from back then to now, it’s ridiculous. Especially those “exotic bullies,” who have those insanely short legs. I don’t know much about dog breeds and standards right now, but I know that dogs now are definitely not healthy and people need to breed for health first and looks second.

[@ulalaFrugilega]

I remember, after the biggest British dog show retracted the 1. price an English Bulldog got, for health reasons. We thought: this is gonna bring change now... but it's been 13 years since then, and the market hasn't changed.

[@amandaparker5086]

People also looked healthier back then…

[@StillNoClue22]

@@amandaparker5086 Ok I’m gonna say this is a bit of a stretch… people were getting sick and dying young constantly in the 1800s and it wasnt a good time to be alive, especially since medical things like surgeries and medicine weren’t advanced at all back then. 💀 But you can dream ig

[@amandaparker5086]

@@StillNoClue22 I believe that I said ‘looked’ smartypantswannabewiththetellingusername. I especially love the part where you show such conviction on what was going on in the 1800’s but you can dream 😉💚

[@missdenisebee]

I’ve never really understood the mania over Frenchies, pugs, etc. As someone who has breathing problems myself, I always feel so bad for them.

[@xenosayain1506]

Amen to that. Deviated septum for me from Injury. Now only one nostril works well and I snore to hell. And that's nothing compared to what the dogs feels

[@clowntown3]

I have polyps in both my nostrils and I couldn't imagine wanting a dog to live like that at all

[@emmahilburn1732]

Agreed, as someone who whistles when breathing at rest and recently got described by a doctor as having a "spectacularly deviated septum" (it really, really is impressive to look at the imaging I had done), I can't even imagine what these poor dogs go through. I've got turbinate and air flow issues on the left side.

[@ivandankob7112]

They are cute, smart and very friendly. 99% of people are unaware that they are extremely unhealthy

[@XandraHart]

@@ivandankob7112which is why videos like this one are so important.

[@ulalaFrugilega]

I knew an owner who, after her rescue Frenchy died, missed his snoring so much, she went way over budget to buy a new puppy asap. How one can enjoy listening to their dog struggling for air is beyond me, but she obviously does. I, on the other side of the spectrum, believe breeders who'd do that to dogs ought to be prosecuted for the extremest form of animal cruelty imaginable.

[@hunterv9259]

well snoring is actually pretty normal for humans, it can occur simply due to age or nasal congestion, and a lot of people who own dogs are unfortunately not super educated about their health until something goes wrong and as a result can assume that things that are normal for us are normal for them when they're not, so she most likely in my opinion wasn't thinking about it in a sadistic way. it was probably just a noise she got used to at night that then became annoying not to have- same happened to me with my busted-ass AC unit. clanks and buzzes and rattles like crazy but now i can't sleep without it it's good to educate people but it's not productive to deliberately interpret (or worse, disingenuously frame, which i certainly hope you're not doing) people's actions in the absolute worst possible way you can come up with lmao

[@kathywilliamson1826]

Please do your research before getting ANY dog. English bulldogs also have skin issues on top of other problems

[@YourLordAnon]

@@hunterv9259 Not that normal in humans either, it can usually be explained by either being overweight or something like a deviated septum. Snoring is literally your breathing being slightly blocked.

[@kellyroyal9579]

@@YourLordAnonya it usually means the human has at least a minor respiratory problems if thier snoring a lot

[@melbapeach162]

I miss my rescue frenchie.. and every single sign that he struggled is what makes me so passionately against the unhealthy and unethical breeding of these poor dogs. His face was comparatively long compared to the Frenchies being bred today, so much so in his later years people questioned his breed to me all the time.. and he STILL was so unhealthy compared to other, long faced dogs 😢 he was considered "a good age!" when he died at 10. His companion is still with us at 16.

[@LordBathtub]

I used to be a vet nurse. We never had a single instance of natural frenchie birth. Every single one needed a C-section

[@infinitedragonbellyx.x]

They can't give birth naturally. People who want these dogs care more about themselves, than dogs.

[@justkittensbeingkittens5892]

Yeah. Same situation most of the time with Persian cats. Their faces are too flat. Siamese have bodies that are too slim. I had a foster with a very Siamese shaped body and a kitten got stuck and had to be pulled out. They all made it but I was super worried

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

Their pelvis is too narrow and their heads too big. Same with pugs.

[@sasuxsakuxfan]

oh wow that's crazy. didn't know that was a thing for dogs, let alone a breed.

[@Beowulfsbane]

Hi! Former vet tech that worked in both general practice and emergency. I will never own a brachycephalic breed. Whenever we would intubate for surgery, after the procedure when these dogs were waking up they usually didn’t want us to take the endotracheal tube. It’s so sad. It’s the best they’ve ever breathed.

[@peytoia]

that’s genuinely heartbreaking. i wonder if theres a medical option to insert a more permanent breathing tube for them? edit: thanks for the insight guys! appreciate it

[@Beowulfsbane]

@@peytoiaI’m not sure if there is. What I know they can do is where they remove the part of the soft palate that’s interfering with breathing in surgery, but from what I’ve been told, it doesn’t help all the time or forever sometimes.

[@jessy307]

Same here, saw it often as a vet tech. Just sad

[@ghoultooth]

@@peytoiaI imagine it could cause a lot of issues to have a permanent tube and could possibly cause irritation and even worse breathing. The only real way we can undo what we’ve done is to slowly breed healthier traits back into the breed.

[@FukaiKokoro]

What do you think about the micro bullies?

[@DragonFae16]

Even as a child I found extreme brachycephalic dogs like French and British bulldogs disturbing to look at. Then as I got older I started learning more about them and now I find them stomach-turning to look at.

[@I-hate-youtube797]

Same I genuinely am so profoundly confused that people find them cute I just don’t see it

[@lostinthemesozoic]

Me too

[@MusicComet]

Same, I never liked any of the smush-faced dogs even before I knew all this. They look kinda creepy.

[@xxxxx-iu4fw]

Dude I thought I was the only one… wow

[@FireStorm10102]

My Aunt has had two and they are both very bad memories for me as a child. I remember seeing that ugly malformed beast and being SCARED of it because of its red, bulging eyes that look as if they were on the brink of popping out. Even to this day they are ugly to me,

[@nihilismistheonlyway4680]

I never knew all this. I also loathe that dogs can be "trendy". It's a living creature not an accessory!

[@christiewinsor1108]

Former vet tech here. This video was perfect! I love Frenchies and Bulldogs, but it is heartbreaking to see these dogs in the clinic with all these problems. People don't like to hear this stuff but it needs to be said and widely shared! Their popularity has skyrocketed because people are so obsessed with their looks and have no idea what they're getting themselves into, then they blame the vets for charging them to help these poor dogs and say we're only in it for the money. The problem is that people are continuing to support breeders who create these animals with full knowledge of the health problems they will endure.

[@FukaiKokoro]

What do you think of micro bullies? The first time I saw them I felt disgusted that anyone would want that dog.

[@christiewinsor1108]

@FukaiKokoro I love all dogs. What disgusts me is that people who say they also love dogs breed animals to look a certain way despite knowing that these dogs will suffer throughout their lives because of it. Micro bullies are definitely an example of what a mess we've created of many dog breeds. Most of the designer breeds and anything we keep making tinier have just as many issues, just less obvious

[@reganhulvey4213]

Had to take my dog to the neurologist the other day & the frenchie in the waiting room broke my heart. The extreme loud breathing, panting & anxious symptoms she was exhibiting was beyond my comprehension. It was shocking & heart breaking. There has GOT to be a change

[@Bulldogbandidas]

I totally understand you ...this year has been full of E.R visits breaks my heart to see them in pain

[@freshmantle1876]

They need banning!!!!!!!

[@Gummy_Pop.]

I'm tired of breeders sizing down dogs cause they're "cute". Dogs aren't for aesthetic. They're living creatures with needs humans don't have any right to remove their QOL from them 😭 please normalize normal breeding standards same with shepherds too they need a more thicker waist line along with larger breeds

[@lynnetrathen4587]

My friend has a frenchie and she struggles to breathe I feel so sorry for her on a hot day 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Gummy_Pop.]

@@lynnetrathen4587 same

[@CoquiDeBoriken]

My dad is unfortunately a backyard breeder, and he wants to get a frenchie to breed her and make money off of her. I keep trying to tell him to please not do it, but he doesn't take me seriously due to him being my dad. Years ago he was breeding English Bulldogs, and he was going to let them give birth on their own. I told him he can't do that because their birth canal can't handle their big heads, but he refused to listen to me. His dog almost died trying to give birth and got an emergency c-section. I didn't waste time saying "I TOLD YOU SO" because I was pissed. And honestly, he can barely afford to take care of these dogs anyway. Not to mention that he has this belief that dogs are meant to sleep outside, which has resulted in puppies dying from mosquito borne parasites. I wish there was an extremely strict law where a difficult to obtain license is required to breed animals, and the top focus needs to be health, but I know that will never happen because people love money too much.

[@serahloeffelroberts9901]

in Germany dog breeding is strictly regulated by the breed associations. If the rules are not followed the dogs can't be registered as part of the breed and cannot be sold. Backyard breeders would not find it worthwhile to defy the breed associations.

[@ChardeeMacdennis339]

You might need to anonymously report him to animal control 😕

[@poiwytlee]

Report him??? Please??!!

[@awesomeferret]

You don't actually want such a license because it would really throw a wrench into things like chicken breeding, but I understand the feeling. As others pointed out, his behavior is likely already illegal and can be reported.

[@lablabs2613]

Frenchies can’t naturally give birth (their heads are too big and their hips too narrow), so let him know that unless he forks out a thousand dollars for a C section it’s likely that his investment will die in childbirth

[@VegetarianTrex]

Work in an ER. We see these kiddos all the time for Resp Distress, Down in Back, Neck pain, and other issues on a near daily basis. Even vomiting for rodenticides or foreign bodies is significantly more dangerous and puts them at a higher risk for aspiration pneumonia. A portion are euthanized because owners dont have the thousands to hospitalize and treat. It sucks.

[@childofcascadia]

Im a vet tech in a vet surgery. We see it all the time too. Dogs like frenchies, pugs, bulldogs make me feel so sad. And IDK why people think extreme brachys are "cute". Even back before I got into school, I never thought they were cute. They dont look right to me.

[@-cream.soda-]

For real though, something about how they look doesn’t seem cute to me it seems wrong and almost alien like. It’s unnatural and sick of humans to breed them to be that way (practically suffering most their life) because we think it’s “cute”. The closest we can keep dogs and canines to how they naturally would be the better. At least that’s my opinion.

[@Joanna7428]

​@@-cream.soda-yes I don't think they are cute either, I like a dog to look healthy and the squashed faces don't look ok! Trust people to breed these animals to suit a fashion.

[@crazystemlady]

@@-cream.soda-same funny I tell my friends their pups look like lilo n stitch aliens. Feel so bad for the pups. I always remind folks, the more a mut a dog is, the healthier it is. Ppl forget how inbred dogs needed to be to look this far from wolves

[@FukaiKokoro]

I'm curious of what you think of micro bullies?

[@siriusley13]

Please do Cavalier King Charles Spaniels , tragic amount of genetic problems there too

[@bugloverspiderlover8490]

That breed descended from only 4 or 5 dogs!

[@jeanakatherine9369]

Oh I didn’t know that! Their so cute I was like oh I would’ve gotten one of these

[@serahloeffelroberts9901]

Their skulls are too small for their brains which means the poor pups are in pain most the time.

[@ghoultooth]

@@serahloeffelroberts9901That’s horrible :( They have a similar skull-shape to the chihuahuas with apple-shaped skulls. Really sad.

[@JumpCutThis]

I just found this channel and I’m hopelessly addicted- I’d like to see one on German Shepherds, too. The issues I’ve seen just in the last 20 years is insane.

[@TonySamson-ev5ci]

My Frenchie died on the ventilator with the surgeon because of the breathing problem. My wife will never get a Frenchie again! They can't even run and play without passing out!

[@DVMCellini]

😞 ugh that’s awful. See it all the time sadly.

[@StillNoClue22]

That’s really sad, I’m sorry for your loss.

[@ghoultooth]

My mother’s friend is obsessed with them and only ever owns Frenchies. I can’t stand them, not because I don’t think they’re sweet dogs but BECAUSE I do. They’re made to suffer for our enjoyment.

[@lurvecr]

you changed my mind about getting a frenchie. Kudos and THANKS!!

[@nopenope2951]

As a person with a deviated septum, I can attest how many issues I have due to not being able to breathe out of my nose correctly

[@Bulldogbandidas]

This needs to trend

[@DVMCellini]

I agree! Ha

[@---jt5wg]

Working with dogs as a trainer, I have sadly heard of way too many frenchies dying of respiration related issues prior to age of 3. One incident that haunts me forever is when my sister and I were on a short hike. We came across an owner with a limp French bulldog in her arms. She was in such a hysterical state that we opted to drive her to the vet ER because she wasn’t from the area we were worried about her ability to drive safely herself. The dog had likely passed by then or on the way to the vet. It was only 60 degrees out that morning and the dog was only 11 months old, all I can think is he suffocated due to the dusty trail and exertion.

[@catmutantgatto]

When i worked in rescue there were so many frenchies. All of them were sick in some way, from mild to severe. They had such sweet, silly personalities and it broke my heart having to give them so many meds, restrict their exercise, give them medicated baths for itchy skin, watch them walk stiffly/painfully, see them barely able to breathe when the weather was warm. Theyre so so popular in the uk and I wish there was more awareness of how sick (and expensive) they can end up being

[@devils3never3cry]

Also paralysis in the hide legs. My friends dogs just woke up not being able to move its hind legs. Now he has to palpate to go to bathroom twice a day

[@andeggbreaks]

A frenchie in my family just had the same thing happen, permanent hind leg paralysis.

[@philcarr7015]

I had a Boston Terrier that had many of the issues that you talked about. I thought that I might get another that may not have so many issues, but you have completely changed my mind on taking that chance. I would hate the fact that the dog would have some of the problems that didn't get diagnosed properly and that it was suffering more than I knew. My Bossy was the sweetest girl and I just couldn't get another knowing what I know now. I sincerely thank you for putting out this video. The word needs to get out.

[@Lambeh]

If you are dead-set on the breed, you could always go to a shelter and adopt an existing dog. It does not drive demand for the breed like going to a breeder.

[@Finkeldinken]

As the other person said, try giving shelters and rescues a go before you give up - you'll also have a way better chance of finding a healthier friend if they are 3-5 and still have good breathing and back and so on. Also look into crossbreeds and "oopsies" (hole-in-the-fence puppies, as we call them around here!) that has Boston Terrier in them. You might get lucky and find everything you loved about Bossy with little or none of the health issues. All the best to you.

[@Lemonade_Stand_]

My sister has bostons and while they still have the issues associated with brachy dogs, they dont have the long list of other health issues that frenchies have. There are also some breeders who are trying to breed bostons with a longer muzzle so their face isnt as smooshed which makes it easier for them to breathe. So if you really want a boston, try and get one from a breeder who breeds the ones with the longer muzzle.

[@iiii5806]

A lot of more popular dogs also have rescues for their specific breeds, so you can see if there is one near you for Boston terriers.

[@discdoggie]

We have 2 bostons One is completely flat faced and nosed, while our male’s face is more like a boxer’s.

[@---jt5wg]

Something terrifying is that many medical professionals own or want to own a frenchie. When I’m at the doctors, and they ask what I do for a living, they instantly get excited to talk about dogs. Many nurses or doctors say to me “I’ve been thinking of getting a bulldog. . .”, and to that I always tell them not to. It’s very odd explaining to a nurse why something with a deformed body isn’t a good pet to own, I thought they would have understood that innately. It makes me wonder why all their medical training doesn’t help them make a better pet decision.

[@goober239]

I hope this video reaches more people. You have said everything that needs to be said. Seeking these dogs out, or rather their features, continues the cruelty and it has to stop!

[@yourfriendlycynic]

the same happens with cats, persians with an extremely dished face, Scottish folds with cartilage issues that cause pain for their entire lives etc

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

Yep, cat breeds need to be discussed as well. Many cat breeds have genetic issues also. (Jan Griffiths).

[@ms53182]

All Scottish folds are ill.

[@Corgipon]

Yep, and munchkin cats too.

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

@@Corgipon Munchkin cats do not have the spinal issues that Dachshunds have, since cats have a much more flexible backbone than dogs. I have a purebred Munchkin, 9 years old. She didn't get the short legs. Her parents and siblings are all short legged. My cat runs and jumps like a "normal" cat. (Jan Griffiths).

[@jessicakoch2331]

this makes me cry but thank you for posting this, i’ve been talking to people about these breeds…i truly do not understand how you could get a dog that basically is the most unnatural dog, cannot mate, cannot give birth, cannot swim, cannot breathe…i feel SO bad for them just looking at them walking around. The dogs looked so much better years and years ago, this is true for so many breeds, german shepards, chihuahuas, bull terriers etc…i dont get why we are breeding dogs with legitimate disabilities. I have a husky that snores when he is falling asleep…is that normal or is this something that should be checked out….

[@madgadgetss]

i used to live in a household that had a french bulldog and i always found it so offputting how she kept grunting and constantly throwing up for no reason. i never saw the appeal in dogs like that. i don't know who's turning a blind eye to this industry but I hope they are reincarnated as french bulldogs.

[@EmmyDragom57]

Vet tech here! We have a young frenchie (under 5 years) patient come to our tiny GP and proceed to have 11 seizures in one day. Eleven!!! We transferred her to a specialist because we couldn't stop her seizing. She's doing ok now but it was really scary. It breaks my heart to see these little creatures suffer so much just by being alive :(

[@Finkeldinken]

Thank you. I would argue that public sentiment is finally starting to change because veterinarians and vet associations finally started speaking out publically a few years ago. You are the only people most owners or prospective buyers will trust over breeders and breed associations, and you are also most often the people who have access to the proper research. I’m 45 and I have been pretty deep in animal welfare and ethology since I was a big kid because I wanted so badly to become a vet myself, or, failing that, do ethology research. People will not listen to us garden variety dorks when we tell them something they don’t like, even if we offer to share our sources. It has been such a huge help that for example the national vet association in Denmark where I live, finally went out and shared a message warning about brachycephalic dog breeds especially a few years ago. The knowledge is slowly, slowly becoming mainstream around here, I feel. A lot of these breeds have wonderful personalities and temperaments and they deserve to be able to show that off without them being hampered by disabilities put in play on purpose ❤ Thank you for helping them when you get the chance.

[@Bulldogbandidas]

I went to the vet and a breeder was complaining about his Frenchie females back hurt and yet she was still bred .... The consumers are a huge part in this

[@Finkeldinken]

@@Bulldogbandidas Absolutely! That is why we need this knowledge out there so people at least have a chance to make informed decisions when they are looking for their next companion animal. And don't get me wrong - I know that some people, like the breeder you mentioned, we just can't reach. All we can do is try to inform the mainstream enough so they will direct less business to the breeders and sellers who are either in hard denial or too money and status motivated to take their animal's welfare seriously.

[@aaliyahlopez9879]

My sister recently bought a frenchie and she’s been nothing but problems, aside from her snoring so loud I can’t watch tv, she has had nothing but diarrhea since the first days she’s arrived, we changed her food to actual bulldog food, worked for a little until after she got groomed and has explosive diarrhea for literally no reason. Cost my sister a fortune to get her tested, still has explosive diarrhea after each bath no matter what. Used safer products? Liquid diarrhea all over her kennel and doesn’t make a peep and will sleep in it. I’m so glad it’s not my dog 🫡

[@carleyinfinityandbeyond4360]

I adopted a blind 4 month old Frenchie yesterday. When I was asked to take her I was told she was healthy but blind.She has a head tilt and was told by vet today he is referring her to neurologist. She has patella luxation also. He asked if I wanted to discuss euthanasia and referred to her as "a congenital mess". I was mostly focused on house breaking a blind pup. Now I'm waiting for next visit to see how much it will cost me to give her a decent quality of life. Wish me luck!

[@Victorion_The_Gacha_Fairy]

hope it goes well

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

4 months old and already has this many issues? I don't want to sound unsympathetic or hard hearted here, but the best thing would be to put her down. Her problems will only get worse and cost a lot of money as she gets older. Wishing you the best though. (Jan Griffiths).

[@zottelhuehs6375]

Have you gotten more information?

[@carleyinfinityandbeyond4360]

@@zottelhuehs6375 She has been referred to a neurologist, but my vet says it will be very expensive and they'll be able to provide a diagnosis but she doesn't anticipate it's treatable. She said she has several deformities but she's healthy and we should treat her like a normal dog. She has learned her way to and from the back door, to her food bowl, and my oldest dogs bowl. She is highly trainable and I'm much more optimistic after my vet evaluating her and realizing how smart this pup is. The first vet that saw her was urgent care and then my regular holistic vet.

[@mochi_salamanders]

This goes to the ignorance of people in general. Status rules over all, and these dogs are $3000 plus. Everyone knows how pricey they are. But the selective and inbreeding should also be well known at this point as are the risks of ownership. I'm amazed that people will front the price and then are SO IGNORANT of the health care costs associated with the breed. RESEACH YOUR BREED BEFORE YOU BUY!!!! You'll save your dogs life and avoid a messy and heartbreaking situation later if you have knowledge and preparation on your side. But my personal take: most people suck in this regard and are driven by impulse.

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

Prices like that for a dog is ridiculous. I have a hunter/jumper horse that I got for less than half that price. And I ride over fences nearly every day after work. Much better investment than a dog who is going to cost thousands of dollars to maintain for a short time. My horse will live much longer than a dog like that, and won't have the health problems neither. And I can ride him. (Jan Griffiths).

[@summerwonorz]

I can't believe you don't get more views. Your videos are so professional.

[@DVMCellini]

Thanks! Feel free to share 😂

[@StillNoClue22]

3:40 This is so sad! This dog is literally struggling to breathe. I really don’t understand how people find this cute if they know that their dog is literally barely able to do one of the most basic action for living. It’s terrible.

[@TonyCassara]

So grateful to see more people spreading the word about the realities of owning french bulldogs. Thank you for your informative, engaging video! Always breaks my heart to see these dogs suffering.

[@airbornemelody6156]

dog groomer here. i’m so happy to see this video. pugs, french bulldogs, regular bulldogs.. they all need to go. so many people think they’re cute. they literally are the clumsiest dogs and cannot do basic functions and can’t breathe. i hate people who think they’re cute.

[@moonstar_draws6283]

Liking and commenting so it just pushed out to more people. I’ve always felt disturbed by dogs liked frenchies and pugs and it’s so bad how many people just don’t care or don’t care to know. If you are here, thank you for trying to learn

[@mrskravitz82]

Sadly, most people just have no idea about these breed specific problems. Glad you're spreading the word. I doubt that "respectable" breeders will respond until the AKC changes the conformation standard, especially for all the brachycephalic types. If responsible breeders aren't really helping, imagine what's happening among the backyard breeders, the most common source for these dogs.

[@phyllisbennett5414]

Thank you: there even more problems than i knew

[@parkerbrown-nesbit1747]

I wonder what they looked like originally. I know that the English Bulldog was not nearly as brachyloceptic (sp) as they are now.

[@startheangel9760]

You try warn them but they don't listen

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

@@parkerbrown-nesbit1747 Frenchies weren't either. And neither were pugs or Boston terriers. (Jan Griffiths).

[@Bopzibeel]

I inherited a frenchie pup when my son in law bought him and lost interest. I took him straight to the vet for a full check up, as he was not exactly fitting the look of a typical French Bulldog. He's lean, long, and "buff" instead of the usual stocky shortened and humped looking Frenchies and is very athletic with a double coat. It turns out that that my guy is 3rd gen reversion breed from a programme started in the Netherlands to bring the original looking Frenchie back. His spine is perfect as are his joints, musculature, throat, teeth alignment and gut. We neutered him as his genetics showed that his offspring could have issues if he was bred with a non reversion breed. He's up for nasal surgery this week to widen his nostrils which is his only breathing problem. He has a good strong vocal bark which comes from deep in his chest. His vets were blown away when they met him for the first time as they were preparing with dread for the type of frenchies they usually treat. He did extremely well under anaesthetic with no issues at all. I got extremely lucky, as I had taken out a huge insurance policy for his medical care knowing that these dogs live a difficult life. I would ask people not to buy these dogs as the way they breed them to get the cutest traits and colours is absolutely wrong and extremely cruel.

[@PhyllisLane-xj5uf]

Netherlands? Hmm interesting.

[@invaderlarx2805]

Dutchie here! The netherlands have stronger regulations and plan on banning short-snouted dogs because of their medical risks, so only retro versions of their breeds would be allowed to be sold and procreate. Awesome to hear that they're starting to make their way to america too

[@zottelhuehs6375]

​@@invaderlarx2805 aren't pugs already forbidden in the Netherlands?

[@invaderlarx2805]

@@zottelhuehs6375 oh shit right yeah they are

[@toad5545]

I’m not a dog person, but i love reptiles, and there are plenty of similar problems with them. The most common one you hear about it the ball python pattern morph called spider and its related morphs. A neurological problem that affects their balance is tied to the morph, so all ball pythons with that morph have that neurological problem to some degree. They dont seem to suffer much if at all though, and are reportedly great eaters. It can look a lot like the snake is seriously ill in severe cases, but thats considered somewhat normal for those morphs. Its harder to tell how much reptiles are affected by breeding like this since they cant communicate much.

[@thatonepossum5766]

Leopard geckos have two morphs linked to neurological disorders: “enigma” and “white and yellow.” It’s been a while since I’ve learned about them, but I _think_ both gradually worsen throughout the gecko’s life, and do have a significant impact on quality of life. It’s really sad that we didn’t immediately stop breeding the morphs when the neurological disorders were discovered. I don’t care how pretty they are (white and yellow _is_ very pretty), if the animal has any sort of lowered quality of life then the morph needs to stop. :/ (From what I’ve heard, white and yellow does have some lines that have the disorder bred out. But a lot of breeders don’t care, and continue to breed the disordered ones.)

[@toad5545]

I had no idea about white and yellow! Thanks for letting me know

[@LittleMamaFeline]

I learned about "wobbly snakes" a while ago and I was horrified.

[@vanillacapricorn]

“They don’t suffer much” that is such a lie. The amount of videos of these poor animals bashing their head violently into walls/branches in their tanks. Or being unable to tell the difference between their food and their own body.

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

The champagne ball python is of the same morph family as the spider, and also has the same issue. I own a huge female champagne pastel ball that has the condition. It's called "wobble". Hers isn't too bad, but sometimes she won't get her rat on the first strike. She is very healthy otherwise, and did not have the condition as a baby. She got it after laying her first clutch at 3 years old. She'll be 10 in July. I feed only frozen/thawed rats. (Jan Griffiths).

[@jabbersart6218]

I am a zoologist/practicing wildlife nurse. The last time I stood up for these breeds, 90% of people blamed me for breed shaming. Nope. I just genuinely give a damn about the wellbeing of animals. It blows my mind how everyone likes to say they care about animals, but the only ones i know who know how to care are people trained in animal care/welfare.

[@NinasNon-Sense]

I have a Frenchie-English bulldog cross that we sort of stumbled in to owning. He's a lovely dog, stubborn as a mule and friendly to a fault but I could never have another one. He's about as healthy as a dog like him can hope to be. He's 6 and a half and has only had one slipped disc and developed a minor food intolerance that was a nightmare to diagnose but super easy to work around now. His breathing is mostly fine, he snores sometimes but that's about it and I could still never have another. Because of his smooshed face he's extra sensitive to either end of the temperature scale. I take him out for good long walks through woodlands and fields and I never see another bulldog when I do. He can walk for a couple of hours if the weather is just right, but 10 minutes of playing with another dog and I start getting worried he's going to pass out. I grew up with a border collie cross and seeing the difference in energy levels sometimes makes me feel like he's living a half life.

[@zanniesmom]

I am always amazed at how people are so willing to breed genetic defects in animals. The same defects in humans are seen as something to look away from, to grieve if we have a child born with, to try to cure or fix. Yet people purposefully breed animals with those genetic issues. If your baby was born with achondroplasia, you would be so sad, upset, anxious, fearful, as you pet your dachshund and Munchkin cat. If your child developed gigantism, you would take them in to get the problem corrected as you bring along your Great Dane. And if your child was born with a defect that affected their ability to breathe and caused them great pain and even paralysis, you would fund support to eliminate that defect from the genome or find a way to screen for the defect soon after conception because you wouldn't want a child to go through such suffering.

[@DOUBLEDOODLEOREO]

This is what eventually happens when you want pure breeds. You breed out genetic defects by adding genetic diversity. But people don't like mutts.

[@cw4608]

Thank you, I totally agree. Bassets with their deformed limbs really aggravate me too. Purposefully breeding crippling features should be illegal.

[@hunterv9259]

seeing it as something to "look away from" or "grieve" is just as fucked up as breeding them in on purpose. people don't deserve to be shunned and treated like horrible abominations because of health and/or (especially not) cosmetic issues they don't ask for. i certainly hope you weren't suggesting that as the RIGHT way to do things

[@marie-michelleanderson2851]

​@@hunterv9259I think that the writer is stating something that is universal. You may disagree with the sentiment, action or attitude but the simple and brutal truth is that people do stare, and do think: there but for the grace of God my child. We are brought to value, accept, pity without condescension the persons born with various genetic errors in their body's construction. Every society on earth has looked on major deformities with horror and minor with distress. Pitying the persons whose child came into the world with the various birth defects. I think of my cousin whose firstborn had spina bifida. She cried so much with distress that she required medical help. Her entire life became her daughter's operations, conferences with doctors and rehab sessions and services to assist her daughter being able to cope with her condition. As a young child she learned to walk with braces and all seemed good. But with the teen years came obviously self esteem issues. This despite the fact she was beautiful like her mom. Because her condition worsened. She became incontinent needing to wear diapers. Followed by some strange neurological issue affecting her ability to walk and now she is wheelchair. One of her eyes now looks towards her nose when before they were normal. The poor girl has lost much of her freedom to face life!

[@kiplingwasafurry1108]

@@hunterv9259I see it as them calling out how hypocritical these people are. Like how humans didn’t ask to be born with disabilities or weren’t intended to but them or their parents still get made fun of or shunned, meanwhile they’ll put those features onto a living breathing creature.

[@anthropomorphisis]

I loved a pug and a frenchie my ex had with his family, but the more I learned the more horrified I was. Their inability to run around the way they wanted to (even the old pug) broke my heart. Despite not having a dog myself, I knew that it wasn't right.

[@cindilouwho8681]

These dogs usually can’t even reproduce without human intervention, that is insane.

[@maureengilligo1960]

Does this also apply to cats, like the Persian and Himalayan

[@DVMCellini]

Yes in large part

[@Dekunutcase]

Agreed. We should breed for the HEALTHIEST dogs of any breed, not just looks.

[@YTStoleMyUsername]

Another former vet tech here, 2 yrs at a neurology specialty hospital. Frenchies were the most common breed we saw, pretty much every day. The neurologist I worked with said he used to mostly see dachshunds, but Frenchies are so popular now. People need to stop buying from breeders. Herniated discs & other neurological diseases are extremely expensive to treat and require a lot of time, energy, & emotional toll to rehabilitate them - he is very right about all of this. Sometimes they even come back with another herniated disc. I am glad this video was posted and he is educating pet owners/lovers. Hoping my like & comment helps the algorithm spread this content to others.

[@sharralannan9597]

Shared. More people need to be aware of these things. I worry with the trend for fancy colours and coats that the situation is going to get worse before it gets better...

[@mollyt6835]

It’s sad that we as humans are bringing these dogs into this world that have a potential to suffer, just because we’ve bred them to have certain traits. Every dog that is brought into this world should have the fundamental right to breath properly, not have their brain ooze out of their head,not have their long back break, be able to give natural birth, etc. The list goes on. There are plenty of breeds that don’t have these issues. The truth hurts 💔. But we can fix this.

[@roseblondie692]

My daughter gave me the French bulldog I have. I love him dearly so much that I agree with you, something has to be done for their sake. Health is number one in having a good life in humans & canines.

[@smvfc]

This video stressed me the fuck out, but Im so glad you made it. I have a rescued french bulldog, so I know that things can get dicey and that's so scary. She didn't choose this. I didn't go to a breeder and ask for this. I just want her to be happy, healthy, and comfortable. I take her to a fenced in area near my place where she can run and play, but its heartbreaking that she wants to run like a husky but can't go for 1% of what a husky could do. People are constantly stopping us when we are out on walks to say how cute she is and ask to pet her, and I agree, she's fricking precious! But I IMMEDIATELY say "she's a rescue, bulldogs have XYZ problems, etc etc" because I dont want people to see her and be encouraged to go get a french bulldog. IF YOU INSIST ON GETTING A FRENCH BULLDOG, GO RESCUE ONE. Theres hundreds in special rescues, with hip dysplasia, incontinence, and needing wheelchairs at 1 year old.

[@DVD927]

I could’ve written this…we adopted a formerly bred female from a rescue org.

[@deadazzz]

There was an influx of French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs when the American Bully Kennel Club allowed them to be registered with them. Mass breedings in California Selling poorly bred dogs for 3-6k a pup

[@BadNessie]

Thank you for this one. More people need to hear about this. Their love for the breed is probably real. Removing the features that makes the dogs suffer, by breeding versions that have a chance in life, is more than crucial. I know some breeders have already started, and I really hope that more will follow. Also, on the customer end, we need to realize that non-existent noses, constant panting and snoring, popped out eyes, non-existent or misformed tails, too short backs or legs and many more deranged physical features are not cute, but simply cause suffering for the animals you want to love so much.

[@dont_harsh_my_mellow]

As a person who has a narrow airway and needs to get MMA surgery, it’s NOT fantastic. I can’t imagine what all of these poor little babies are facing. Wow.

[@clear_pastel3149]

I can’t thank you enough for making this video. I’m a college freshman studying to be a vet and dogs with BOAS are so heartbreaking for me. Thank you for raising awareness to this

[@DVMCellini]

You are so welcome!

[@flufwix]

The big question is why the AKC and other bodies, who claim to care about dog welfare, have standards that are recipes for health disaster. They should change the breed standard and health tests to ensure good health. And people don’t buy these dogs! Demand creates supply. God only knows what suffering goes on at puppy farms and dodgy breeder facilities. Yes I love these dogs but none of us should want a dog that is guaranteed to suffer throughout its life

[@hijinks21]

I had a Boston terrier and as she got older she started to snore so loud. She had to be trained to sleep in the first floor and stay there because we couldn't keep her in the bedroom anymore

[@MortenChristensen1979.]

I have always had shelter dogs (mixed breeds) 4 so far, never had any health problems what so ever, plus you're helping a dog in need.

[@Mdaisydoodle]

I had such a hard time finding a puppy. I had adopted many times. I really wanted a puppy. It was hard. Most dogs were boxers, or pugs, or mixed with that flat face. I wanted a regular dog lol magically a jack russel Shephard mix puppy came to my attention. She's a wonderful dog. Less than 1000$ with adoption, spaying and shots. Why these people will pay 3000 to 5000 for a dog is beyond me.😂

[@MortenChristensen1979.]

@@Mdaisydoodle My moms just burried er Jack... Magnus 15 years old. Rip.

[@MortenChristensen1979.]

@@Mdaisydoodle And yes ! The price you Pay for true breed (in breed) is ridecules.

[@MortenChristensen1979.]

@@Mdaisydoodle last dog i got (trixie) 4k danish krones. From spain to denmark. All vetinerian Bills .

[@stella-gx8ne]

Rescues….18 , 15, 3. Mixed breeds lovers. Sorta cockers as we call them. Why to we need to reinvent the wheel?

[@roobard2700]

Thanks for putting this information out there. Hopefully with enough influence this breed can be shaped back into something healthy.

[@DVMCellini]

I think they will. Public sentiment seems to be changing towards that alreDy

[@beepbeeplettuce5890]

My ex's family got a frenchie when it was a puppy, within 3 months it needed multiple surgeries due to breathing problems

[@fuggleradventures5820]

And this is why I will never have one until the extreme features it’s not fair for them to let them live like that.

[@pjglory3348]

I love the breed but feel too bad about all the health problems they suffer. I ended up getting a rescue dog who is half chihuahua and half Frenchie. The mix fixed all the problems the squashed features of the Frenchies struggle with. The personality traits are still very like the full bulldog!

[@PopTart456]

Thank you for getting this info out there! Every time a frenchie comes into my work, i just shake my head. I cant believe people think its ok to breed these dogs who can barely even EXIST. Like, just standing there is an extreme challenge for these dogs...

[@gracep2910]

When the editor put a stock video of a border collie when you were talking specifically about rough/smooth collies… the rage lol

[@spacy256]

Had a friend whose Frenchie suddenly died of a heart attack while we were away. Really heartbreaking. Still miss you Kylo :(

[@thekawaiiginger7840]

Thank you for addressing this! I’m leaving this comment so hopefully more people can see this problem with Frenchies

[@Lisargarza]

This is shocking. Never had a Frenchie. And now, I never will. Thank you for the informative video.

[@cassidydeavesolmos4218]

Our frenchie has had loads of problems especially two out of the three you mentioned. I love this breed but honestly how they are bred is terrible. My husband and I have already decided we would not get another frenchie as it has cost us as you said “thousands” of euros and heartache and it is difficult to see your dog experience so much pain. 🥺

[@jeylavan4914]

i would 100% watch a significantly longer video explaining all of the other health issues of these dogs if you make one

[@ninautby9308]

They’re banning CKCS and English bulldog breeding here. Hope they expand to frenchies and pugs too

[@SMtWalkerS]

They're so cute, but they also seem to be pretty aggressive. We have a neighborhood Frenchie who is friendly to humans, but attacks dogs. He got loose and bit my 3-legged little dog & it required stiches.

[@Stacy-hc6gv]

No they are not aggressive you can't say that, if it was a collie would you say they are all aggressive? Maybe that frenchie was attacked and is scared or wasn't socialised. I have 2 bulldogs they are not aggressive

[@SMtWalkerS]

@@Stacy-hc6gv Yes, you're right, I shouldn't paint the entire breed with the same paintbrush because of that disturbing encounter in my neighborhood. And actually, the Frenchie in question is very friendly to me when I meet him, it's other dogs that drive him crazy. And he's super cute and funny. But he's not coming near my little dogs again.

[@Stacy-hc6gv]

@@SMtWalkerS the owners should definitely not be letting it get out if its like that with other dogs, there are 2 jack russels that attacked my frwnchie and the owner still walks them without a leash so I definitely think it's the owners not the breed, hope your dogs OK after that incident

[@serahloeffelroberts9901]

A neighbor had a female French bulldog who always lunged at people and animals and caused me to have a bad fall. I don't know if the owner tried to fix the problem because he moved away shortly afterwards.

[@SMtWalkerS]

@@Stacy-hc6gv Thanks, my little guy was ok after a few stitches Scared the H out of me, though!

[@cory.doras69]

I adopted a cat years ago (same as in my profile pic!) who had a very very short muzzle and experienced a lot of the same issues you outlined here in Frenchies. I learned so much today, thank you!!

[@DVMCellini]

That is awesome you’re welcome

[@sandrahough7554]

Very informative and backed up with research! I would be completely upset if my dog had to go through these health problems!

[@averycheesypotato]

Would love to hear an expert like yourself address the matter of cropping ears & docking tails of dogs. From everything I’ve read it’s so unnecessary, yet I meet people who absolutely insist it is vital for the dog’s sake. Some countries ban these practices, but in others veterinary organizations push to keep it legal. Is there some angle I’m missing?

[@DVMCellini]

I’ll get to that sort of stuff soon enough!

[@averycheesypotato]

@@DVMCellini thank you! Can’t wait

[@JJ-of7ms]

Great suggestion!

[@unsocialbutterfly5760]

More people need to be educated about brachycephalic dogs. As a vet tech for over 30 years, it’s disturbing how popular these breeds have become. Almost all frenchies have medical issues. Anyone buying a French bulldog, needs to know how much of an ongoing expense they will be for at least the next 10 years, and that insurance companies make their premiums much higher for these breeds. It’s very common for them to need surgeries to correct their breathing. On top of that, almost all have other ongoing medical conditions, especially skin and allergy issues. Skin and allergy medication is very expensive and none are a complete cure, these are life long managed conditions that usually require life long oral medication, medicated baths, special diets and even monthly injections. If you’re not rich, DON’T get a frenchie.

[@CoquiDeBoriken]

If you don't mind me asking, because google is too vague on me, how does one go about in obtaining health insurance for a pet?

[@unsocialbutterfly5760]

@@CoquiDeBoriken There are many pet insurance companies. Many human health insurance companies offer pet insurance too, and a discount if you already have human health insurance with them. If you don’t like using Google, just pop into any vet clinic, and they will give you a list of companies and offer their advice on the best ones available where you live. Hope this helps.

[@XandraHart]

I just wanted to thank you, your staff, colleagues, and other veterinary professionals. I know you guys don’t get enough thanks or appreciation for the important work that you do. I lost my childhood cat this year to what was likely a brain tumor. He developed seizure-like episodes where he would suddenly lose coordination and become very disoriented for around 5 minutes at a time. All he could do was lay down and meow in distress while we comforted him until the episode passed. He was almost 15 years old, and my family made the hard decision to let him go because the high risk of surgical complications and additional suffering was just not something we were willing to put him through as a well-loved and cherished senior family member.

[@16Fishwrap16]

I was already aware of these issues in the most basic sense but learned a lot in-depth and interesting information from this video. Thank you for creating such high educational value content!

[@ShawnaKjolseth-gn5ip]

Thank you for the factual info. My boxer is elderly & I had my heart set on a Frenchie. I do not want to contribute to perpetuating the inappropriate breeding by purchasing a Frenchie. Now that i know the stats for IVDD and OSA I will not purchase this breed. I was planning on getting pet insurance. It's just about the cost as it is the suffering of the poor animal. My boxer has had multiple medical issues that has cost me a fortune financially, but both of us in suffering. It's very hard to watch your animal suffer. Again. Thank you.

[@squidleyskidley]

Please consider adopting from a shelter or rescue instead of buying. There are plenty of dogs and puppies out there for adoption who need homes, even pure breds.

[@nettewilson5926]

This so sad. These dogs are so sweet and loving and smart and funny. They deserve better.

[@michelleborchardt199]

Great video! I also need to add AVOID “long haired Frenchies” and “mini Frenchies”. The long haired Frenchies are a genetic nightmare (on top of what you already spoke about). Mini Frenchies also have worsened outcomes for all the problems you outlined. Shrinking a dog doesn’t mean the rest of their body parts went along for the ride.

[@kiplingwasafurry1108]

It’s crazy to me how French bulldogs took over as the most popular breeds, even ahead of goldens and labradors which are the kinds of dogs my family has. Those kinds of dogs can walk and breathe properly and can live a happy life, but French bulldogs have so many problems and I’d be crushed to have a dog that may be sweet but is suffering their entire lives. It just shows that they’re popular to be trendy which shouldn’t be a thing because dogs are living breathing creatures who need care and not some accessory.

[@dvmdoc]

Great video & synopsis of what we face professionally...you're more than doing your part to try and change the course of the ship..thank you!

[@DVMCellini]

I appreciate that!

[@AngeTange]

This video was very informative, thank you for being so thorough and critical and sharing your insights most people don't have!

[@TTCandlevibe]

It’s like people don’t care and they see them as a trend it’s so sad.

[@ashwinghm]

Absolutely golden video--we need to see change in these breeds for their sakes and overall QOL. Thank you for bringing awareness to this 💙

[@SuneOli4]

Great video as always. Every dog lover needs to watch this.

[@DVMCellini]

Thanks for that!

[@foxfaith24]

You are completely right. Thank you for highlighting the major problems with this breed. You should also do a video on great danes. They are another dog that should be phased out because of their multiple health problems.

[@catfrog1975]

Thank you for sending your video with suggested courses of action! Very informative, important video.

[@SableRain]

Commenting for the algorithm. More people need to see this video.

[@SBhagra]

Thanks for the knowledge

[@DVMCellini]

My pleasure

[@burklander3338]

Thank you for your candid education

[@drallak442]

I remember when we got my puggle. It was an effort to get rid of the bag aspects of the pug, and it kind of worked. She was basically a beagle with a pug tail. Had a beagle snout and good teeth. Couldn't get away from the sleep apnea though, and she got terrible gastrointestinal issues and ended up dying from it when she did that common beagle thing where they get loose and run for miles. She ate something and just couldn't recover - it acted like poison and she passed away at the vet the next day. Since then, I'll never get tiny dogs. They slip away too easily and breeding info is terrible.

[@Patricia-gy4wd]

Commenting to increase engagement. Thank you for this video!

[@DVMCellini]

Thanks for watching!

[@arsenicAmygdala]

Thank you so much for this video. I hope this reaches the people who need to see it. I work at a pet vaccine clinic and all the time I see people trying to breed frenchies out of their backyard for a quick buck. I hope that those people and AKC breeders alike can learn about how many issues these dogs have can be persuaded to avoid breeding for these features and think twice before trying to make more of this breed as it stands now.

[@SunshineCo225]

As someone who got stuck with a frenchie for a period of time (my dad's boss abandoned her and we were the onlu ones willing to take care of her giadria infection) i didnt even know a lot of these things. She had constant ear infections and the vets just told us it was because she didnt have floppy ears; when clearly its more complicated. And the spinal stuff? Yeesh. I already was never gonna get one again but i really appreciate this vifeo to seal the deal

[@gingersaremad]

I rescued an english bulldog from my psycho cousin. First thing i did was get him a nose surgery to open his nose airways. He still snores sometimes but he doesnt have breathing issues anymore

[@Senza.archive]

great informative video!

[@DVMCellini]

Glad you think so!