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UK Flat-Faced Dog Registrations Drop 37-43% After Welfare Campaigns

6/3/2026

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Veterinary and animal-welfare campaigns have driven a sharp drop in UK flat-faced dog registrations.
The Royal Kennel Club reported registration falls of 37% for French bulldogs, 34% for bulldogs and 43% for pugs in Q1 2026.
Dan O’Neill of the Royal Veterinary College said the decline shows growing public awareness of brachycephalic health issues.
Officials warned many flat-faced dogs remain unregistered or imported, urging continued breeding controls.

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Veterinary and animal-welfare campaigns have driven a sharp drop in UK flat-faced dog registrations.
The Royal Kennel Club reported registration falls of 37% for French bulldogs, 34% for bulldogs and 43% for pugs in Q1 2026.
Dan O’Neill of the Royal Veterinary College said the decline shows growing public awareness of brachycephalic health issues.
Officials warned many flat-faced dogs remain unregistered or imported, urging continued breeding controls.