In this article he explains a potentially serious breathing problem that can
affect brachycephalic breeds — brachycephalic upper airway obstructive syndrome.
Not exact matches
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM -
Brachycephalic breeds are characterized by «brachycephalic respiratory syndrome,» which affects the different areas of the resp
Brachycephalic breeds are characterized by «
brachycephalic respiratory syndrome,» which affects the different areas of the resp
brachycephalic respiratory syndrome,» which
affects the different areas of the respiratory tract.
Small, miniature, and toy
breeds are way more
affected, and the same goes for
brachycephalic dogs, these are dogs with those with shorter faces such as Bulldogs, Pugs, Pekingese, etc..
Certain
breeds, especially those with long coats and short snouts (
brachycephalics, such as bulldogs, pugs and persians) are particularly prone to heat stress, but all
breeds and coat lengths may be
affected, especially during heat waves!
Some
breeds can present challenges for anesthesia (e.g.,
brachycephalic breeds,
breeds affected by the MDR1 mutation like Collies and Long - haired Whippets, and many other particularities of specific
breeds).»
Short - nose
breeds — known as «
brachycephalic» — in addition to being less tolerant of heat, have a skull formation that
affects their airways, Dan Bandy, chairman of the Bulldog Club of America's health committee, told the Associated Press.
The
breeds most commonly
affected include cocker spaniels, bulldogs, Boston terriers, beagles, bloodhounds, Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus, and other
brachycephalic breeds (dogs with «squished» faces and short limbs).
With the spotlight about to shine once again on dog
breeds in the show ring, we are talking about one of the biggest health issues
affecting flat faced dogs today —
brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (also known as BOAS).
Many
brachycephalic breeds are prone to having elongated soft palates, but other
breeds, including toy
breeds, can be
affected.
The most common dogs
affected are the «
brachycephalic»
breeds.
Dogs who are overweight or suffer from
brachycephalic syndrome — upper airway abnormalities typically
affecting flat - faced
breeds — are most likely to experience the condition.
A major concern is
Brachycephalic syndrome, which
affects short - nose
breeds.
Many
breeds, such as Pugs, Boston terriers, Pekingese, French Bulldogs, Japanese Chins, Boxers, Shih Tzus, English Dulldogs, Persians, Scottish Folds and Exotic Shorthairs, are characterized by
Brachycephalic Syndrome, a set of conditions that
affect different areas of the respiratory tract.
Affected breeds for
brachycephalic head type included Japanese Chin, Affenpinscher, Pekingese, French Bulldog, Pug, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bulldog and Shih Tzu.
The distinctive appearance of this
brachycephalic breed has been reported to be a key factor influencing their popularity [5, 6]; but despite their appearance - driven popularity, the French Bulldog is reportedly
affected by a number of health problems associated with their conformation, including their short muzzles and wide, prominent eyes [7, 8].