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Retromops!

A member of Züchterkreis für den Retromops- the breeding community for the retro pug in Germany- just shared some really amazing pug pictures. Retromops, or old style pugs, are an attempt to make pugs better. Retromops don’t have the same breathing problems; while they still are a brachycephalic breed, they actually DO have some muzzle, as well as better nostrils. (I’d personally like to see more nostril, but they’re still a work in progress.) 

Hallmarks of the retropug include nostrils that can actually be used for breathing…

eyes that don’t pop out of the head…

enough muzzle to actually function… 

and tails that aren’t a health hazard like screw tails are. In addition, retromops are tested for the gene that causes Pug Dog Encephalitis; only dogs without the gene are bred (so no carriers). But the most amazing thing to me? Seeing one of these dogs in action.

https://www.retromopszucht-vom-bromberg.com/english-version/

https://www.retromopszucht-vom-bromberg.com/