Animal welfare experts have revealed the 10 extreme body traits in dogs that they're urging prospective owners to avoid.
From flat faces to stubby legs, many of these 'extreme conformations' are highly prized by breeders and pet owners who see them as 'cute'.
Vets and pet experts are now calling on the public to spot the signs of extreme conformation and make sure they don't fuel the demand for these trendy pets.
Experts say demand for these pets has been fuelled by social media trends and celebrity pooches like Megan Thee Stallion's French bulldog and Kendall Jenner's Doberman.
Dr Rowena Packer, a leading expert on extreme conformation from the Royal Veterinary College, told the Daily Mail: 'Dogs with extreme conformation are commonly denied the ability to live long, healthy and happy lives due to the inherent body shapes we are trapping them in, due to our aesthetic preferences as humans.
