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Pet Insurers See Turning Point: Flat-Nosed Dogs Less Popular, Good News for Animal Welfare
The number of newly insured flat-nosed dogs in the Netherlands has dropped 41% since 2019 due to stricter breeding regulations. This decline, particularly sharp in 2023, reflects reduced demand for breeds prone to health issues like BOAS, signaling a positive shift for animal welfare as health considerations outweigh aesthetic preferences.
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