“Breed for Health. Not Show ”: reconstruct the faces of French bulldogs to make them healthier

Many years ago, The organization of dog shows became popular and demanded, dog fights were forbidden.

The impression of an animal plays a big role in the display of dogs, that is why dog ​​breeders have tried to make dogs look more attractive. But that meant endangering the health of the dogs. Whatever happened to the French Bulldogs who had a number of respiratory problems, people are now trying to correct it by processing their faces.

One of those people is Chantal van Kruining, Her dream is «Bring for health. Do not «show» and change people’s perspectives so that they care more about their pets’ health than their look.

Because of the anatomy of French bulldogs, they suffer from BOAS. A veterinarian from the Netherlands is trying to genetically change the breed.

French Bulldogs have Brachiocephalic Respiratory Syndrome (BOAS), which means that they have problems with breathing, even when walking slightly, with protruding tongues. The syndrome is caused by a cranium defect, which is caused by special reproduction.

But some people are concerned about this, one of them being the helper of the veterinarian, Chantal from the Netherlands. She fell in love from first sight with this breed, but her heart was broken to see all the torment of her dogs because they were born with a body that humans developed without taking into account the health of dogs.

The snouts and nostrils of French bulldogs are very small and narrow, which is why they suffocate even during a normal walk.

This girl’s goal is to change the mindset of dog owners, judges of breeders’ shows, to take more care of their health.

The website of the French bulldogs says that the short muzzle is only for aesthetic purposes, but only from the length, one can not say whether the dog will have breathing problems or not. However, it does increase the risk.

The situation will be better if breeders are convinced that the throat holes of the trachea should be wide enough.

She says on her website that she would like to see the French Bulldogs more sporty, they can play and move without breathing.

She shares her goals for what kind of dog she and her team hope to develop, a dog that can spend time and play how long they want without difficulty. A Frenchman who never makes a sound while breathing.

Another important thing for Chantal is to be transparent, so she makes sure her dog’s health test is public.

She is disappointed that dog reproduction is so full of secrets that breeders hide breed health information, which is why the veterinarian’s helper is so accurate in her tests, all the results are available on her website. Transparency is major, it enables people to ask questions that they are willing to respond to.

What do you believe about restoring the health of these sweet dogs?