Sentences with phrase «brachycephalic breeds make»
Brachycephalic breeds make a lot of snorting respiratory sounds as a matter of course simply because of the way their throats and faces are shaped.
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Many brachycephalic breeds have small nasal openings, which can make breathing difficult.
The Humane Society of the U.S. says air travel can be risky for pets and especially dangerous for brachycephalic breeds — such as pugs or bulldogs, whose short nasal passages make them vulnerable to oxygen deprivation and heat stroke.
Breathing problems are made much worse if animals are overweight and obesity is now a huge problem across all dogs and cats including brachycephalic breeds.
Boxers are Brachycephalic, meaning they have broad skulls which are shorter than other breeds of dog and were bred to have square muzzles with an underbite which made hanging on to prey particularly useful.
The organization reported Feb. 12 that imagery of cute brachycephalic breeds has made them too popular among pet owners and that «the majority of owners were unaware of the breeds» potential health and welfare problems before choosing their pet.»
Pugs are a brachycephalic breed, making them low - activity, indoor - only dogs unsuited to many climates and experiences.
As such, severely brachycephalic cats should not be bred from and every attempt should be made to breed cats with a conformation that is not detrimental to their health.
Generally, brachycephalic breeds have a thick tongue that makes visualization of the larynx in an awake animal very difficult.
To make things way worse, Simon is a mix of two brachycephalic breeds.
For example, most people don't realize how quickly dogs can become overheated whether indoors or outdoors, especially brachycephalic breeds, says Linda Markfield, president of All Four Paws, a Santa Monica, Calif. - based company that makes the Chill Collar, a refillable collar that keeps pets cool.
For example, some breeds of dogs with shorter snouts like pugs, could have BAS (Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome), which makes swimming more challenging and could be dangerous for them.