The above breeds, and many more, are
considered brachycephalic breeds and all possess the flat face, pushed - up nose, narrow nostrils, and large eyes.
Beyond eyes, many Shih Tzu dogs suffer from breathing problems because they are
considered a brachycephalic breed.
If you had a Shih Tzu, they're
considered a brachycephalic breed and therefore prone to stenotic nares, so you may be familiar with this.
Not exact matches
English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and Pugs are just a few
breeds that are
considered to be
brachycephalic dogs.
Considered a short - faced (
brachycephalic)
breed, the Australian Bulldog is prone to certain breathing problems and they may be more prone to heat exhaustion than other
breeds.
Age, obesity, size,
brachycephalic breeds, and environmental stress are all factors to
consider when talking about canine dystocia and birth difficulties.