1. French Bulldog
Frenchies and their large bat ears are adorable, and there is no wonder why they are one of the most popular small-dog breeds in the entire world. But compared to other small dog breeds, the French Bulldog has a very short lifespan of only 9 to 11 years!
But what is the reason behind their short life span? The cute faces of Frenchies give them their unique charm, but they also deform their airways.
French Bulldogs are prone to breathing and respiratory problems as they are brachycephalic. Some breed-specific defects are the everted laryngeal saccules, the elongated soft palate, and the stenotic nares. The latter means that they have tight noses that make normal breathing a real burden, especially when the dog gets
Besides respiratory problems, Frenchies are more likely to suffer from heat stresses, including stroke, and they could also be affected by intervertebral disk disease.
