French Bulldogs Overtake Labs as Most Popular Breed in US
TL;DR
French bulldogs have become the most popular purebred dog breed in the US, according to the American Kennel Club, replacing labrador retrievers after 31 years. However, the breed's rapid rise in popularity has raised concerns about quick-buck breeders and unhealthy dogs, as well as the breed's propensity for breathing, spinal, eye and skin conditions. The British Veterinary Association has urged people not to buy flat-faced breeds, such as Frenchies, and the Netherlands has prohibited breeding very short-snouted dogs.
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- Bye, Labradors! French Bulldogs are now the most popular dog breed in the US CNN
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