Paws for thought: High cost of caring for designer dogs

They may be the stars’ puppy of choice, but pugs and certain other breeds can cost a small fortune to care for due to their inbred health problems, writes Sharon Ní Chonchúir They may be the stars’ puppy of choice, but pugs and certain other breeds can cost a small fortune to care for due to their inbred health problems, writes Sharon Ní Chonchúir.

They may be the stars’ puppy of choice, but pugs and certain other breeds can cost a small fortune to care for due to their inbred health problems, writes Sharon Ní Chonchúir.

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