This Morning vet Dr Scott Miller lists the 'flat-faced dogs' in danger as Norway bans British Bulldo

ITV This Morning vet Dr Scott Miller has revealed the breeding of several types of dogs could be banned after a Norwegian courts ruling. The Oslo District Court ruled that the practice of breeding brachycephalic (flat faced) dogs is cruel and creates man-made health problems for the animals.

ITV This Morning vet Dr Scott Miller has revealed the breeding of several types of dogs could be banned after a Norwegian court’s ruling.

The Oslo District Court ruled that the practice of breeding brachycephalic (flat faced) dogs is cruel and creates “man-made health problems” for the animals.

Brachycephaly is generally perceived as a desirable trait in domesticated dog and cat breeds. Popular flat-faced breeds in the UK include French bulldogs, English bulldogs, Boston terriers, pugs, Cavalier King Charles spaniels, shih tzus and boxers.

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On Friday’s edition of This Morning, Dr Scott explored the ruling and its implications for other dog breeds.

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He said: “From a veterinary perspective, we do have grave concerns about what’s called brachycephalic dogs – flat faced dogs – and the impact that it has on their welfare

“For a dog like that [British Bulldog], very narrow nostrils and virtually no nose

“So all the structures in the nasal passages are shunted back

“King Charles Spaniels have such an abnormally shaped head, it can actually pressurise the brain stem and lead to a neurological condition called syringomyelia.”

Dr Scott warned that these conditions were caused by ineffective breeding.

He said: “Both of those conditions have been brought about because of breed standards.”

But Dr Scott also warned that the Oslo ruling could have wider implications that actually hamper dog welfare.

He warned: “By banning the breeders, they’re allowing dodgy breeders to come in, infiltrate with even worse genetic lines. I think that that is problematic.”

And Dr Scott cautioned that other breeds are in grave danger and could make it to the ban list too. He said: “So pugs as well are very flat faced, French Bulldogs.”

But, its not all gloom for British Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in Norway as the ruling specified that breeders who work to bring an end to the animals’ health problems can continue.

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