Press Releases

  1. Public urged to follow new flat-faced dog national plan to protect canine welfare
  2. Pugs must keep off the pounds, experts warn – 27 January 2023
  3. UK Brachycephalic Working Group commits to five-year strategy – 1 December 2022
  4. The Brachycephalic Working Group statement on the Norwegian dog breeding court case – 4 February 2022
  5. BWG raises concerns over ‘unacceptable’ extreme breeding following reports of ‘hairless French Bulldog puppies’ bred in Scotland – 27 January 2022
  6. Dog welfare exerts warn not to buy flat-faced puppies ahead of festive season – 24 November, 2021
  7. New research reveals hot walks are biggest risk of Heat-Related Illness for dogs – July 7, 2021
  8. Pandemic puppy boom worsening “flat-faced” dog health crisis, experts warn  – May 11, 2021
  9. Flat – faced pup popularity plunges after years of soaring – Sept 19, 2020