Pugs, bred to have flat faces, have severe health problems linked to their physical appearance, a study of U.K. dogs found Vanessa Etienne is a Staff Writer for PEOPLE on the Health team. She joined ...

Is there a future in which the pug can be spared from the devastating genetic fate that our meddling hands created? And what would that future look like? Reading time 14 minutes I don’t even know when ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Retro pug breeders cross Jack Russell terriers with pugs for a healthier dog with a longer life. Dr. Candy Akers, a holistic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Flat-faced breeds like Frenchies, pugs, and English bulldogs are wildly popular, but they come with a long list of expensive ...

Dogs have been around humans for over 30,000 years and have earned themselves the title of humans’ best friends. Since being domesticated, the species has undergone dramatic changes due to selective ...

A study conducted by The Royal Veterinary College warns pugs face dire health risks, and concluded the dog breed can "no longer be considered as a typical dog from a health perspective." The popular ...

Several years ago, the wrinkly pug was the most popular breed of toy dog. While they've dropped down the list, they remain one of the most popular toy dog breeds, and now it seems like they're surging ...