Norway bans breeding of Bulldogs (and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel)

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The breeding of English Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels has been officially outlawed on health grounds in Norway in a historic ruling which could have consequences in other countries.

Oslo District Court ruled in the trial on “unethical breeding” on Monday, reaching an unanimous verdict.

The breeding of these dogs is now illegal under the country’s Animal Welfare Act 25.

Animal Protection Norway took the case claiming there were no healthy examples of English Bulldog and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in the country which could ethically be used for breeding healthy dogs.

Now welfare groups across the world are expected to turn their focus to these and breeds with hereditary disorders found in their own countries.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel are susceptible to heart defects, chronic headaches or syringomyelia, eye disease and joint problems where the kneecap is out of its normal position on the femur.

English Bulldogs are susceptible to breathing problems or Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome due to their short and wide skulls and short snouts. They can also suffer skin problems, inverted eyelashes, kidney stone disease and kneecap dislocation.

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