Chloe Ferry criticised for receiving controversial dog breed from boyfriend

Chloe Ferry has faced criticism from fans and the animal organisation Peta after her boyfriend surprised her with a new French bulldog puppy.

The Geordie Shore star’s dog Ivy passed away in October, causing her much grief. To lift her spirits, her boyfriend Alex Swinney gifted her a puppy she’s named Olive.

Watching her other dog Narla interact with the new puppy lifted Chloe’s spirit and she shared with her followers: “After experiencing the loss of my beloved Ivy, I wasn't sure about being ready yet, but my boyfriend surprised me with this new little one.

“It fills me with joy to see Narla lively again, just watching her play has brought so much joy to my heart.

“From mourning to acceptance, she embraced her new sister instantly – meet baby OLIVE.”

While many fans praised her property developer boyfriend for the thoughtful gift and admired the adorable puppy, others, including the organization Peta, expressed their concerns.

The animal charity shared: “Your boyfriend should reconsider. French bulldogs often face breathing difficulties, making it hard for them to live healthily.

“Purchasing one overlooks the many homeless dogs in shelters hoping to be adopted [broken heart emoji]. Encourage him to adopt in the future.”

Others shared similar thoughts, with one person stating: “While puppies are adorable, it’s disheartening to see people purchasing breeds prone to breathing issues, preventing them from fully enjoying life. Please refrain from promoting such breeds.

“Blue is among the worst breeds when it comes to health complications…”

Another added: “Frenchies struggle with breathing, and buying one only perpetuates the cycle. Shelters are filled [broken heart emoji] Think adoption next time.”

A third commented: “Choosing a Frenchie can lead to heartbreak. This breed mix is often problematic, resulting in defects. It’s unfortunate they’ve become trendy accessories. Poor animals.”

French Bulldogs are well-known for their breathing issues due to their flat-faced breeding.

They have an increased risk of various health problems and, according to Peta, brachycephalic dogs (those with flat faces) typically have 40 percent shorter lifespans than other breeds.

They also face challenges giving birth because of their large heads and narrow hips.

When Ivy passed away, Chloe mentioned to her audience that the dog “couldn’t stop vomiting” before its demise.

She expressed: “Losing a pet is incredibly tough; it’s similar to losing a person and it strikes when you least anticipate it.

“Some days you’re okay, and others not so much.

“Today, I’ve been trying to manage my tasks, as my house was messy, so I cleaned.

“It’s helped a little, but then you start overthinking, questioning if more could have been done.

“I had Ivy first, so she was independent, didn’t need Narla, but Narla came later and needed Ivy.”