Species: Dog
Condition: Brachycephalic Syndrome
Organ System: Cardiovascular
Brachycephalic dogs are those with short heads and therefore short noses. Typical brachycephalic breeds are: Boston terrier; British bulldog; French bulldog; Lhasa apso; Pekingese; Pug; Shar-pei; Shih tzu; Cavalier King Charles spaniel and Staffordshire bull terrier. Because short faces mean short noses and compressed respiratory systems, these dogs are susceptible to breathing difficulties ranging from snoring to fainting. Symptoms of brachycephalic syndrome are generally obvious from an early age and are usually controlled by a combination of managing your dog according to your vet’s advice and if necessary medication or surgery.
Breeds exposed to Brachycephalic Syndrome – Research Reference
Boxer Cross – (Basso et al. 2004)
Boxer – (Basso et al. 2004)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Brachycephalic Syndrome or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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