They absolutely are. They often require special nasal surgeries as puppies in order to breathe, and those breathing difficulties lead to cardiovascular problems that can abruptly end their lives even with the preventative surgeries. They also have issues keeping their eyes in their sockets. Worst of all, they were specifically bred to have these features.
It's a shame and it's one of the reasons I dislike that breed of dog. It sounds like they're in agony when they breathe later in life.
They absolutely are. They often require special nasal surgeries as puppies in order to breathe, and those breathing difficulties lead to cardiovascular problems that can abruptly end their lives even with the preventative surgeries. They also have issues keeping their eyes in their sockets. Worst of all, they were specifically bred to have these features.