A French bulldog named Winston, whose owner is Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox is a strong contender to take the trophy at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show
THEIR MEDIA IMAGE IMPACTS THEIR POPULARITY
“The dogs have become a form of fashion,” says Herzog, who wrote a book about human attitudes and conduct toward animals. French bulldog fans point to attributes beyond camera-readiness to explain the dogs' appeal. They boast easy-care coats, modest exercise needs, an apartment-friendly size and a demeanor memorably described as “a clown in the cloak of a philosopher.”
Winston, however, came within a whisker of the trophy last year, taking runner-up to the first bloodhound ever to win. The Frenchie later won another prominent competition, the National Dog Show in Philadelphia in November. He heads into Westminster Monday as one of the show world's most-winning dogs .
Longtime breeders who adhere to health testing and other guidelines feel that Frenchie fever already has attracted opportunistic, slapdash people producing anything-goes, possibly unhealthy pups. There's concern that “we’re losing the battle with education and just promoting a well-bred dog," Sosa said.Partly because of their pushed-in, wrinkly faces, the animals are susceptible to breathing, eye, and other problems.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Andy Murray produces stunning comeback to win first title in four yearsBREAKING: Andy Murray has lifted his first piece of silverware in four years with a comeback win over Tommy Paul in Sunday’s Open du Pays d’Aix final.
Read more »
America's 10 most deadly mass shootings of 2023The US has seen at least 191 in the first 127 days of the year, with the latest in a busy Texas shopping mall leaving nine people dead - including the suspected gunman.
Read more »
Will Vogt’s Insider Photographs of America’s Wealth-Flaunting WASPsA new publication Will Vogt: These Americans brings together a collection of the photographer’s images, which capture the wealth-flaunting spirit of Reagan’s America: Photography by Will Vogt
Read more »
The Mario Movie has now cleared $500m in North America | VGCThe Super Mario Bros. Movie has cleared another box office milestone, after it surpassed $500 million in North America this weekend.
Read more »
Lionel Messi returns to PSG training after apology for Saudi Arabia tripLionel Messi returned to Paris Saint-Germain training on Monday as his two-week suspension appeared to be lifted. The Argentina superstar infuriated the French giants by failing to report for train…
Read more »
New look for one of the best historic holiday cottages in Robin Hood's BaySmuggling was rife in Robin Hood’s Bay in the late 1700s and early 1800s as contraband, including tea, silk, French lace, brandy and tobacco, was covertly transported from ships through secret tunnels and subterranean passages to be sold on the black market.Those days are long gone but more recently they have been replaced with another covert operation involving the buying and selling of homes.
Read more »