In one word – NO. The French Bulldog is a brachycephalic breed which can at times suffer from issues associated with the face shape like, long soft palate and stenosis (narrowing) of the nostrils. The aim for breeders is to reduce the incidence of these traits by selectively breeding for good palates and open nostrils. To make a blanket statement that the entire breed should have these procedures done is not only misleading, but irresponsible. Breeder members of the French Bulldog Club of NSW strive to better the breed through vigorous health testing and strict selection of breeding stock. Members agree to uphold the Code of Ethics of the Club in accordance with health and welfare. By selecting healthy, fully tested specimens of the breed who exhibit both phenotypical (what we see) and genotypical (genetic makeup) healthy traits to go on and breed with, hopefully this ensures that the offspring will inherit those desirable healthy traits. These traits include good breathing and all it incorporates.