AKC Hit with Lawsuit Over French Bulldog Standards — Why Royales Are a Smarter, Healthier Alternative Owner: Christine Keryakes Location: Massachusetts Species: dog AKC Hit with Lawsuit Over French Bulldog Standards — Why Royales Are a Smarter, Healthier Alternative On July 8, 2025 , PETA filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against the American Kennel Club (AKC) , accusing it of promoting breed standards that lead to the intentional breeding of deformed and unhealthy dogs. At the center of the controversy? The French Bulldog , now one of the most popular dog breeds in America—and one of the most medically compromised. Filed in New York State Supreme Court, the lawsuit claims that the AKC encourages extreme physical traits that cause serious health consequences f…