Sentences with phrase «brachycephalic dog pants»

Because of all these upper respiratory obstructions, the brachycephalic dog pants inefficiently.

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Dogs with flat faces and short noses, also known as brachycephalic breeds, like Pugs, Boston Terriers, Pekinese, Boxers, Bulldogs, Shih Tzus, don't pant as efficiently as breeds with longer noses

Brachycephalic dogs have narrower trachea's compared to other dogs of the same size, limiting the rate at which they pant.

Brachycephalic or short - faced dogs like bulldogs, pugs and Japanese chins, should never be left outside in hot weather because they can not breath and pant as efficiently as long - faced dogs, according to the American Kennel Club.

If you have a snub - nosed dog (known as a brachycephalic breed), such as a boxer, staffy or bulldog you may have noticed excessive panting and snoring.

Overheating is especially dangerous in these brachycephalic dog breeds, because increased panting (the normal mechanism for cooling in dogs) can cause further swelling and narrowing of the already constricted airways, which will increase your dog's anxiety.