Other dogs with significant health issues derived from selective breeding include the pug and the bulldog, both suffer from serious breathing difficulties due to their flat faces.

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French bulldogs have soared in popularity, but they and other short-nosed dogs often have serious health problems. New Hampshire could be the first state to put health restrictions on breeders.

However, selective breeding has also led to health problems in some dog breeds, such as breathing difficulties in flat-faced breeds like pugs and bulldogs.

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But in the case of brachycephalic cats and dogs, it’s caused by selective breeding to accommodate human preferences for babylike features, such as round, flat faces with high noses.

A study from researchers at Durham University has found that the process of domestication and selective breeding has limited the ability of domestic dogs to use facial expressions to convey ...