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Flat faced dog breeds, such as the much loved pug, are increasing in popularity. Unfortunately, the characteristics of these breeds can lead to debilitating health problems later in life.

One of Britain’s oldest native dog breeds, the English Setter, has for the first time become at risk of extinction. The Kennel Club records the number of registered puppies each year for our native breeds. If the number of registered breeds for an individual breed falls below 300 in a year, the breed is considered ‘vulnerable’ and at risk of …