First UK hairless French bulldog litter prompts ‘extreme breeding’ concerns

Exclusive: British Veterinary Association says some owners are prioritising novelty over health of pets

A litter of hairless French bulldogs has been branded a worrying example of extreme breeding" by the British Veterinary Association, which has voiced concerns that some owners are prioritising novelty over the health of their pet.

The dogs are believed to have been bred in Scotland and to be the result of crosses between French bulldogs, Pugs and Chinese crested dogs. They are thought to be the first litter of hairless French bulldogs in the UK.