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These are brachycephalic dogs which means their snouts are short and flat.

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Stenotic nares (pinched nostrils) is a common abnormality found most commonly in brachycephalic dogs, which are dogs that have a short wide head, such as English bulldogs, Boston terriers, pugs and Pekingese.

Breed - specific Problems Brachycephalic is the word used for these kinds of dogs, which also include boxers, bullmastiffs, Pekingese and others.

But veterinarians who believe that brachycephalic dogs suffer more from heart issues suggest that a deficiency of oxygen over time (chronic hypoxia) causes blood channels in the lungs to narrow (pulmonary vasoconstriction) which then leads to increased blood pressure within the heart (pulmonary hypertension), a known risk for heart failure.

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).

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

This is virtually non-existent in brachycephalic dogs and as a result they are much more prone to heatstroke, which can be life - threatening.

Seniors, puppies and ailing dogs are better left at home, as are brachycephalic breeds, which often suffer from breathing difficulties.

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.

Dogs with docked tails have truncated vocabularies, as do brachycephalic breeds, which may not exhibit the full range of facial expressions seen in their longer - nosed brethren.

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Sadly, selectively breeding for flatter and flatter faces, and for the characteristic «screw» tail that the pug shares with several other flat faced (brachycephalic) breeds, has had serious consequences for these lovely little dogs, which we will discuss in the health section of this article.

Having just rehomed a little cross breed myself and then discovered her deafness, I know which one will get more out of living a normal life, so terribly sad for these brachycephalic dogs.

The brachycephalic dog's tongue can be particularly thick and large, which contributes to the overall obstruction.

All dogs of these brachycephalic breeds have an increased risk associated with sedation and anesthesia, for which your veterinarian should take extra precautions.

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.

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.