Phrases with «brachycephalic»

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"Brachycephalic" is a word used to describe animals, especially dogs and cats, with a certain head shape. It means they have a short and wide head, which can affect their breathing and make it harder for them to cool down when it's hot. Full definition

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Sentences with «brachycephalic»

They often experience fewer health problems, such as hip dysplasia, which is all too common in purebred pups, and breathing problems that are frequent in dogs of brachycephalic breeds (those with short snouts, such as Pugs and English Bulldogs). (animalbehaviorcollege.com)
Excessively large palpebral fissures is common in brachycephalic dog breeds with congenital exophthalmos (shallow orbits), the Bloodhound, St. Bernard, American and English Cocker spaniel. (lowchensaustralia.com)
Because of their anatomy, dogs with brachycephalic syndrome have an increased resistance to airflow through their upper respiratory tracts — the mouth, nose and larynx. (michigananimalhospital.com)
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