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Dog owners are being encouraged to think carefully before choosing a pet with extreme conformations - protruding eyes, deep skin folds, and twisted legs -...

Dog owners are being encouraged to think carefully before choosing a pet with extreme conformations - protruding eyes, deep skin folds, and twisted legs - that can lead to long-term suffering and costly veterinary bills.

The human desire to seek novelty in another sentient being is harming their health and their natural abilities, welfare and longevity.

The genetic mutations responsible for the unusual physical features in animals can also cause great harm.

Welfare experts say people need to choose pets with natural body shapes so their health doesn’t suffer

The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs has worked with the RVC to publish new guidance to help prospective owners choose dogs with good innate health.