"Researchers from the University of Cambridge said the popularised 'squished' faces of dogs can come at a price. Their shortened skull shape, called brachycephaly, can cause horrific wheezing and difficulty breathing. While previous research has focused on the three most popular 'flat faced' dog breeds in the UK - the Bulldog, French Bulldog and the Pug - they have now found a further 12 breeds at risk of serious issues."
"This includes the Pekingese and Japanese Chin breeds, which were found to be at highest risk of a serious breathing problem called Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS). Meanwhile the King Charles Spaniel, Shih Tzu, Griffon Bruxellois, Boston Terrier and the Dogue de Bordeaux are all at moderate risk of the condition. The Staffordshire Bull terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, Boxer and Affenpinscher were all found to be at mild risk."
Brachycephaly, a shortened skull shape, produces 'squished' faces that can cause wheezing, difficulty breathing, loud snoring, snorting, poor heat tolerance, exercise intolerance, and vomiting. Data were collected from 898 dogs across 14 breeds, with measurements of skulls, noses, bodies, necks, and post-exercise breathing assessed after a three-minute exercise test. Two breeds, the Pomeranian and the Maltese, showed no clinical signs of BOAS. Twelve breeds displayed BOAS problems at varying severity: Pekingese and Japanese Chin at highest risk, several breeds at moderate risk, and others at mild risk. BOAS can significantly reduce quality of life and become a serious welfare issue.
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