English Bulldog breeders urged to save dogs by cross-breeding

Scientists say the breed has gone too far down a genetic cul-de-sac and needs help

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English Bulldogs are now so inbred that the only way to stop their deteriorating health as a breed is to cross them with another dog, scientists say.

Researchers in the US say the dogs should be cross-bred with a similar animal, such as the American version, the Olde English Bulldogge, to improve their breathing as a breed.

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