Cavalier King Charles spaniels are known for their tiny heads, English bulldogs for their smushed wrinkled muzzles traits their owners love.
However, in an unprecedented move, Norway has banned the breeding of these dogs because being cute is causing them suffering.
In a recent ruling, the Oslo District Court banned the breeding of the two purebreds on the grounds that it inflicts harm on them, in contravention of Norwegian animal protection laws.
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“A lot of our breeds are highly inbred and have a massive burden of disease,” said Ashild Roaldset, the head of the Norwegian Animal Welfare Society.
Fierce-looking, but gentle and
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