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- Title
UK research confirms extreme welfare issues in Shar Pei.
- Abstract
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found that Shar Pei dogs in the UK commonly suffer from in-turned eyelids and ear disorders, which are caused by the breed's loose, folded skin. The study emphasizes the need for urgent action to discourage the demand for dogs with extreme body shapes that pose welfare issues. The research, conducted by the RVC's VetCompass Programme, analyzed the health of 1,913 Shar Pei dogs and identified in-turned eyelids as the most common disorder, affecting almost one in every five dogs. The study also highlighted other health problems, such as ear infections, aggression, and skin infections, associated with the breed's extreme appearance. The researchers recommend breeding Shar Pei dogs with thinner, flattened skin to improve their welfare.
- Subjects
UNITED Kingdom; DOG breeds; VETERINARY colleges
- Publication
Veterinary Ireland Journal, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 2, p62
- ISSN
2009-3942
- Publication type
Article