PETA has filed a lawsuit in New York, demanding the American Kennel Club abolish breed standards it says cause severe health issues in dogs. The su

Animal rights group PETA has sued the American Kennel Club over breed standards it calls “intentionally deformed,” claiming the AKC set the table for entire breeds of dogs to live in constant pain.

The animal rights group argued that the club’s requirements for French bulldogs, dachshunds and other breeds promote unhealthy attributes that cause suffering.