The RSPCA reports a large increase in the number of French bulldogs coming into its care over the last decade, citing an increase of around 3,800%. The reports link the trend to growing difficulties experienced by some owners of “flat-faced” breeds, including French bulldogs and pugs, after adopting them for their distinctive facial features. The RSPCA also warns potential owners to reconsider buying these types of dogs and highlights a rise in abandonments as a concern. While the articles emphasize the welfare and care challenges associated with brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs, they do not provide detailed case breakdowns, specific health statistics, or data from other welfare organisations. Both accounts present the figure for French bulldogs entering RSPCA care as central to their message and frame the situation as part of a broader pattern of surrendering and abandonment among owners who struggle to cope. The focus remains on the welfare implications of purchasing and owning flat-faced breeds and the impact on animal shelters over time.