A study conducted by The Royal Veterinary College warns pugs face dire health risks, and concluded the dog breed can "no longer be considered as a typical dog from a health perspective." The popular ...

Pugs, bred to have flat faces, have severe health problems linked to their physical appearance, a study of U.K. dogs found Vanessa Etienne is a Staff Writer for PEOPLE on the Health team. She joined ...

Flat-faced dogs, specifically French bulldogs, bulldogs, and pugs, are among the most popular breeds. Years of selective breeding have produced the flat noses that so many owners adore. But that ...

Is there a future in which the pug can be spared from the devastating genetic fate that our meddling hands created? And what would that future look like? Reading time 14 minutes I don’t even know when ...

You have many choices when it comes to choosing a family dog. Each breed has its own unique set of characteristics that truly set it apart from other breeds. This is especially true when it comes to ...

Experts have identified a complete list of dog breeds at risk of serious breathing problems, as they warn 'cute' flat faces result in a lifetime of suffering. Researchers from the University of ...

All dogs are good boys and girls. But sadly, some are predisposed to all sorts of health problems. Research out this week highlights the dogs that have the hardest time even catching their breath.

Are some dogs more photogenic than others? No! All dogs are beautiful. But there are certainly dog owners that Instagram more than others Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been ...