seven are considered brachycephalic, with French bulldogs heading the list. And it’s not just dogs that are affected; cats and rabbits can also have shortened head shapes with repercussions on ...

Some dogs that are bred to be “cute“ are more susceptible to health problems as a result of their breeding. A common example ...

Many brachycephalic dog breeds suffer with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). This can make a dog struggle to breathe, find exercise more difficult, mean they breathe noisily ...

The breathing condition is known as Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), with dogs having to pass the test before they're allowed to enter the world's greatest dog show. Those with a ...

When dogs or cats are bred from a limited family line to maintain their distinctive features, they're more likely to inherit specific health problems. We see this in brachycephalic breeds like ...