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[–] creditCrazy 26 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Perchance these competitions should have a points deducted by the animals quality of life. Of the poor thing has a hard time breathing -10 points idk

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago

The animal would get a medal for doing its best and the human would get a cone of shame so they know what it's like.

[–] I_Fart_Glitter 10 points 1 year ago

Norway is doing something about it:

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/french-bulldog-pugs-breeding-ban-norway-b2008332.html

The court ruled that the breeding of brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs is cruel and results in man-made health problems, and is in violation of Norway’s Animal Welfare Act.