Tami you are so right. To me it's a bit concerning that this is a 'look' that has not only been categorized and labeled to make it seem 'appealing,' but that it seems to be in high demand, not within the standard, and breeders are selectively breeding to try to achieve the flatter look.
It makes me wonder if over time (or even just with one breeding) the resulting dogs are not being put more at risk for some of the health issues more common with brachycepalic breeds. It's a personal theory and one area of interest that I plan to do research on in the near future as soon as I can find the time. (HA!) |