Why do people buy dogs with potential welfare problems related to extreme conformation and inherited disease?

With their short muzzles and smaller upper jaws, flat-faced dogs including Bulldogs, Boston terriers, Pugs and French bulldogs

— tend to have particular health issues —

Never-the-less these breeds remain favorites among dog owners.

The same traits that make these dogs adorable threaten their health and well-being.

Just for fun... there’s a lot of personality in a little package with pugs.

Mops - Pugs - 1800's and now.