bulldogs have a higher risk of suffering from heatstroke, researchers warn. These breeds, also known as brachycephalic dogs, have increased in popularity in recent years, with celebrities including David Beckham, Reese Witherspoon and Love Islander Olivia Buckland leading the trend.
However, the researchers say that increasing demand for these breeds combined with hot temperatures and heatwaves could prove fatal.
In the study, scientists at Nottingham Trent University used Labrador retriever, a popular breed in the UK, as the “base” comparison breed to identify dogs at most risk from heat-related illnesses.
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