They are generally sturdy little long-lived dogs, but you have to careful with their diet, as they can tend toward overweight, which causes other problems. They can tend toward respiratory problems because of the shape of their face and muzzle, and you have to watch for Cherry Eye, and be careful about them jumping up and down from high surfaces, as they can end up with back problem, like many long-backed breeds.

Because of their smush face, they may snore, but often this is just regarded as part of their charm.