PETER HESS on DAILYMAIL.COM writes about Lily, the Frenchie of the future: Breeders trying to save the French bulldog by weeding out its major health defects have raised first ‘innately healthy’ dog – with a long snout, body and tail.
“The French bulldog is the most popular purebred dog breed in both the US and UK, with its big head, little body, and smushy face inspiring throngs of adoring fans.
But more than a century of breeding for its unique features has left the beloved pet with a host of physical problems – and an average lifespan of 4.5 years.
A new generation of breeders aims to change things for the French bulldog, and the end result may be a new look for the breed – with features like a longer snout to mitigate some of its well-known health problems.”
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