A recent study of Pugs reveals that nearly 1 in 3 members of this breed have some sort of abnormality in their gait, and that such gait irregularities are linked to other health problems. The authors of the study, “High prevalence of gait abnormalities in pugs”, conclude that gait abnormalities in Pugs may be a more serious issue than previously thought.
The data come from a survey of Pug guardians in Sweden whose dogs were aged 1, 5, or 8 years old in 2015-2016. People were asked if their dogs had any gait issues and if so, how long ago they began. Gait abnormalities include limping or other signs of lameness, poor coordination and weakness. Indirect evidence of gait abnormalities such as not being able to jump and abnormal wear on the skin and nails of their paws were also considered.
via Whisker Therapy