The Kennel Club has recently released its dog registrations statistics for 2014, and it was with sadness that we viewed some of the changes that have taken place For despite increasing concerns about the health conditions suffered
by brachycephalic dogs, their popularity continues to rise.
Not exact matches
The
brachycephalic dogs begin
by having very small nasal openings for breathing.
Brachycephalic Syndrome describes the breathing and heat - regulation problems suffered
by dogs bred for abnormally flat faces.
The below common causes of canine dystocia are proven right
by the frequent diagnosis of birthing problems in specific breeds (small and toy breeds, but also overweight
dogs, and
brachycephalic breeds).
They are not unique to pugs, they are also suffered to a greater or lesser extent
by other
brachycephalic dogs.
Like the bizarre issue of the hindquarters of some of our German Shepherd
Dogs, or the neurological problems caused
by cramming a normal brain into the
brachycephalic skull of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
The shortened facial bones of the
brachycephalic dog are caused
by inherited abnormalities in jaw structure that are passed down from parents to puppies, when a short nosed
dog is mated to another short nosed
dog.
Most
brachycephalic dogs are not hampered
by their anatomy on a day - to - day basis but they do have limitations that must be recognized.
If your
dog suffers from any of the issues caused
by brachycephalic syndrome, you can make things easier on him or her
by keeping your
dog at a healthy weight and avoiding extremely hot weather, especially strenuous exercise, or stressful situations.