Temperament
Affectionate, Playful, Stubborn, Clownish.
Health problems to know about
Flat-faced (brachycephalic) breed. Veterinary organisations in several countries urge buyers to choose dogs with longer muzzles or health-tested parents, because breathing problems are common and can be severe.
- Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS)
- Spinal problems (IVDD, hemivertebrae)
- Skin fold and ear infections
- Heat intolerance
- Most births are by caesarean
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
Short walks; avoid exercise in heat. Clean skin folds. Choose a breeder who health-tests breathing (e.g. the UK Respiratory Function Grading Scheme) or adopt.
A good fit for
Apartment dwellers, people home a lot, owners prepared for higher vet bills.
Probably not ideal for
Hot climates without air conditioning, runners and hikers, tight budgets.
Sources
Popularity: AKC 2025 registration rankings (US); Royal Kennel Club 2025 registrations (UK, ranked by us). Breed traits are tendencies, not guarantees. Individual dogs vary, and mixed breeds and rescues can be wonderful fits too.
