Caroline Kisko, Secretary
of the Kennel Club which runs the Discover
Dogs event, said: «As small
dog breeds such as the Chihuahua and the French Bulldog have soared in popularity, we have seen a steady decline in a number
of our
larger dog breeds, with many
of them now on our
vulnerable breeds list and at risk
of disappearing from our streets and parks because their numbers are so low.
In contrast, feeding a super high protein and fat diet to your
large -
breed puppy could cause them to put on weight too fast, stressing their already
vulnerable joints (best not to give your
dog arthritis at the tender age
of one).