Guy Wants To Get A Purebred Pug, His Friend Tries To Prove Why It’s Animal Cruelty With Skull Comparison

If a friend tells you that you’re making a mistake, you should at least hear them out. After all, it only shows that they care. So, when Imgur user NoNienNietNon heard that their buddy was getting a purebred dog, they tried their best to convince them to look at other breeds instead of pugs, mainly because of all the health problems these brachycephalic dogs are so prone to.

One concerned person tried to convince their friend to not get a pug

Guy Wants To Get A Purebred Pug, His Friend Tries To Prove Why It's Animal Cruelty With Skull Comparison

Comparing the breed’s skull those of other dogs, they explained why pugs are so prone to health problems

Guy Wants To Get A Purebred Pug, His Friend Tries To Prove Why It's Animal Cruelty With Skull Comparison

Pugs’ history goes all the way back to the Chinese Han dynasty (B.C. 206 to A.D. 200). Sources say that Chinese Emperors really valued this dog breed, and kept the pups in luxury. They even sent soldiers to guard the doggos. Now, pugs are one of the most popular dog breeds and are a part of families from all over the world. However, these pups have a lot of health issues worry about.

Guy Wants To Get A Purebred Pug, His Friend Tries To Prove Why It's Animal Cruelty With Skull Comparison

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“The dog types and breeds that are increasing in popularity unfortunately are plagued by a plethora of different health problems – we are talking about issues from head to tail,” Dr Rowena Packer from the Royal Veterinary College told The Guardian. “Whenever we’ve got breeds that do have health problems increasing in popularity naturally we are really concerned about that.”

Guy Wants To Get A Purebred Pug, His Friend Tries To Prove Why It's Animal Cruelty With Skull Comparison

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“We see more short-skulled dogs in publicity and that could be making people more aware of them, and how very charming these dogs can be,” Professor Paul McGreevy added. “These dogs are dying, we think, four years earlier than dogs of the same size with normal-shaped skulls. “Because they have got all of the tissues in their head that a normal dog has, but they have less room, they get dental crowding and they also get the soft palette hanging down – this skull deformation is what gives them the [breathing] sounds,” he said, referring to the snuffling, snorting sounds such breeds often make.

Guy Wants To Get A Purebred Pug, His Friend Tries To Prove Why It's Animal Cruelty With Skull Comparison

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He also said that the wrinkles on their face – caused by excess skin – can lead to eczema and other skin disorders as well as eye problems, while the preference for large heads and small waists in such dogs can cause difficulties during birth. For example, litters of English and French bulldogs are known to require a caesarian section during their delivery.

Guy Wants To Get A Purebred Pug, His Friend Tries To Prove Why It's Animal Cruelty With Skull Comparison

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Here’s what people said about the whole situation

Guy Wants To Get A Purebred Pug, His Friend Tries To Prove Why It's Animal Cruelty With Skull Comparison

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Slinkman 5 years ago

Am i the only person on earth that doesn't like the way Pugs look? Don't want to make a pun but i find them quite pugly.

111points

Agnes Pethes 5 years ago

You are not alone. Pugliness exists indeed. Although to me the problem is not the look, but the cruelty of this business. Anyway: one more vote for the nut cute debate.

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Elise Pimenta 5 years ago

You are not alone in this at all. I have never liked the squished face look for dogs or cats. With pugs, I feel sorry for them because they sound like they are struggling to breathe.

14points

Mewton’s Third Paw 5 years ago

They look like s**t. Nothing is cute about them and absolutely nothing is cute about animal cruelty!!!

12points

Zori the degu 5 years ago (edited)

I don't like them at all! It's not only their faces, they are unpredictable, because you can't distinguish growling from breathing and they can't send any social signals with these tails, coats, ears and wrinkles. They get tired immediately and always have infections. Every time I see them approaching my corgi, my heart sinks, because I can't bloody tell if they are going to attack or not! The cute Norfolk Terrier, whose picture was used in the article is 100% cuter, 100% more character and 100% cooler. I love working or mixed-breed dogs and that's exactly the reason I chose to get acquainted to dogs with a Pembroke corgi: compact, intelligent, though and capable worker that is generally healthy, except for the spine in older age, is easy to read, maintain and care for. Spot the difference to pugs, that are hard to read, die of cancer at 5, can't regulate their own temperature and has their own, breed-specific disease?

11points

Olga Antonova 5 years ago

I am totally on board with you, can't understand why this is cute

7points

Vicky Zar 5 years ago

Me too

5points

Something 5 years ago

They can be cute despite their deformity, but not because of it.

4points

Ivy Ruonakoski 5 years ago

No, they're hideous. I have a friend who breeds them, they're awful. I don't like the look of bulldogs either, but pugs with their buggy eyes and awful breathing give me the creeps. If I were to get a dog I'd adopt a mut.

3points

blugeagua 5 years ago

They can’t help the way they look. Poor babies have so many health problems

2points

Mindy Keys 4 years ago

I agree. I think they are hideous. A friend loves them - I can't bear to be around them. The snorting and snuffling - and snoring, dear lord. Poor thing stinks to hell too, the skin folds on her face always have to be medicated because of some fungal s**t on her face... pitiful being. Sweet as pie, but gross.

1point

Thunder 5 years ago

This is like tiger x lion breed: tion / liger. These are unhealthy and stay growing till their death. Pugs are not normal dogs. They’re also an unhealthy mix. Very sad...

1point

Nancy Labarre 3 years ago

get this shirt>>https://diptostee.us/fuckyourfeelings

0points

Eric Lambrecht 5 years ago

Its our fault that they look that way- they used to be normal looking, until genetic mutation's effect with years and years of "purebreeders" led it to a squashed face

0points

Mindy Kennon 5 years ago

To each his own..

0points

Just Tina 5 years ago

Wow, I have wanted to get my son a pug for the longest time. Thank you for showing me all this and educating me. I will definitely be much more careful when choosing our future dog

99points

Noel Bovae 5 years ago

Whatever you decide to do, please remember to adopt, don't shop. There are millions of unwanted cats and dogs sitting in shelters getting ready to be euthanized right this second.

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Whibe Normal 5 years ago

I am on the adopt don't shop "bandwagon". About 2 yrs ago I was given a sweet loving dog for mothers day. The baby (1 1/2 yrs) had been dumped at the humane society 2x. He is the BEST (ok a bit stubborn ) but PLEASE remember these dogs did not have a choice... they are not fashion statements, these are members of your family that you give an oath to look after them and treat them well.

22points

Lazy Panda 5 years ago

There are people cross breeding pugs with terriers to push their nose back out, they’re called retro-pugs. If you want a pug you should definitely look into one of them instead. They have a much more functional body but still look very much like a pug!

10points

Magpie 5 years ago

Most responsible shelters will do character assessments on their animals; easier do do on adult dogs. And you get a dog that will suit you/your family. Personality is very important. Looks not so much. Bless you for being willing to learn and research!

5points

Lola DM 5 years ago

At least, get it from a shelter. These breeds are prone to being abandoned because people realise that their health issues make them too expensive

3points

Wendy Nix 5 years ago

Want a dog that's more likely to be healthy? Get a mutt. Seriously.

3points

Emily 5 years ago (edited)

We adopted our pug (former puppy mill forced breeder) from a wonderful rescue. There are adoptable dogs of literally every single breed in shelters waiting for their homes and even breed specific rescues out there if you really have your heart on a specific one.

3points

Mindy Keys 4 years ago

Thank you for being open and thoughtful to this discussion. I wish everyone could be so responsible. As others have said, if you want a specific breed, nearly every one has breed specific rescue/adoptions on the web. Your son is lucky to have such a thoughtful mum!

1point

Mindy Kennon 5 years ago

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Jill Pulcifer 5 years ago

My S.O's family had a pug for the longest time, poor little thing only had one eye because one kept falling out when she was just a pup, so the vet finally removed it. They really aren't well equipped for being alive, I mean what animal's eye falls out?

60points

logical fallacy 5 years ago

What... what do you mean 'kept falling out'? Did it become enlarged and protrude or did it literally leave the socket?

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Slinkman 5 years ago

Am i the only person on earth that doesn't like the way Pugs look? Don't want to make a pun but i find them quite pugly.

111points

Agnes Pethes 5 years ago

You are not alone. Pugliness exists indeed. Although to me the problem is not the look, but the cruelty of this business. Anyway: one more vote for the nut cute debate.

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Elise Pimenta 5 years ago

You are not alone in this at all. I have never liked the squished face look for dogs or cats. With pugs, I feel sorry for them because they sound like they are struggling to breathe.

14points

Mewton’s Third Paw 5 years ago

They look like s**t. Nothing is cute about them and absolutely nothing is cute about animal cruelty!!!

12points

Zori the degu 5 years ago (edited)

11points

Olga Antonova 5 years ago

I am totally on board with you, can't understand why this is cute

7points

Vicky Zar 5 years ago

Me too

5points

Something 5 years ago

They can be cute despite their deformity, but not because of it.

4points

Ivy Ruonakoski 5 years ago

3points

blugeagua 5 years ago

They can’t help the way they look. Poor babies have so many health problems

2points

Mindy Keys 4 years ago

1point

Thunder 5 years ago

This is like tiger x lion breed: tion / liger. These are unhealthy and stay growing till their death. Pugs are not normal dogs. They’re also an unhealthy mix. Very sad...

1point

Nancy Labarre 3 years ago

get this shirt>>https://diptostee.us/fuckyourfeelings

0points

Eric Lambrecht 5 years ago

Its our fault that they look that way- they used to be normal looking, until genetic mutation's effect with years and years of "purebreeders" led it to a squashed face

0points

Mindy Kennon 5 years ago

To each his own..

0points

Just Tina 5 years ago

Wow, I have wanted to get my son a pug for the longest time. Thank you for showing me all this and educating me. I will definitely be much more careful when choosing our future dog

99points

Noel Bovae 5 years ago

Whatever you decide to do, please remember to adopt, don't shop. There are millions of unwanted cats and dogs sitting in shelters getting ready to be euthanized right this second.

99points

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