Brachycephalic dogs: what are they? The list of the most common breeds NOT to buy

Behind the sweet face of a brachycephalic dog there is great suffering due to the genetic conformation desired by man

To the group of brachycephalic dogs belong some of the most loved breeds of all time and which, due to their size, almost always small, are chosen by a lot of families. However, what we are not always aware of is that behind this genetic selection that has absolutely nothing natural lies the hand of man and so many health problems that they cause unheard of suffering in the animal. Among their anatomical anomalies we can mention for example breathing difficulties due to the very short nasal septum, excessively long and deviated esophagus that causes stagnation of food and saliva, hiatal hernia and much more.





While in Norway the first sentence in the history of the country was passed banning the breeding of English Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles, many veterinarians and various animal rights associations around the world have launched an appeal to end the breeding of brachycephalic dogs such as pugs. , French bulldogs and many others, no matter how carefully these are raised. What worries most are the life condition of the animal due to the serious genetic conformation which characterizes the brachycephalic races.

Brachycephalic dogs are among the most popular around the globe, in 2017 according to the American Kennel Club among the top 10 most desired breeds in the world there were two brachycephalics: the French and English Bulldogs, while in the first 31 there were 8 brachycephalics. .

Why are these breeds to be avoided? First of all for the brachicephalic syndrome or BAOS Upper airway obstructive syndrome they are affected by since it is one consequence of the unnatural conformation of the skeleton of the head and of the flattened muzzle. Symptoms of BAOS include:

  • noisy breathing
  • snoring at night
  • exercise intolerance
  • syncopes
  • cyanosis
  • tracheal and laryngeal collapse
  • reduced thermoregulation capacity and increased exposure to heat exhaustion

Brachycephalic dogs with BAOS are also highly prone to gastrointestinal disorders such as vomiting, regurgitation, gastroesophageal reflux, or hiatal hernias in response to an upper airway obstruction. The most common brachycephalic breeds that do not need to be purchased are the following:

Index

French Bulldog

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With its long bat-like ears and very flattened snout, the French Bulldog is a brachycephalic dog par excellence as well as a very delicate breed attested in France around 1880.


Boxer

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Among the medium sizes of brachycephalic dogs appears the Boxer, a muscular dog with a short muzzle, whose ancestors originated in medieval Germany where they were used as hunting dogs. The Boxer breed was born in the XNUMXth century.

Carlino

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The Pug is another perfect example of a toy brachycephalic dog, much appreciated by Dutch royalty, so much so that the origins of this dog are shrouded in mystery. Although it is believed that it derives from China, many think that this breed has spread thanks to Holland which has increased its popularity.

Boston Terrier

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The Boston Terrier is a breed originally from America, precisely from the city of Boston where this dog was born from crosses of Bulldog with Terrier around 1800.

English Bulldog

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This bulldog originally from XNUMXth century England was used due to its size in fighting with bulls, a very popular attraction in feudal times. This breed is of the Molosser type and belongs to the group of Pincher and Schnauzer type dogs, Molosser and Swiss Cattle Dogs.

Pekingese

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Like the Lhasa Apso, the Pekingese breed has very ancient roots because its presence is attested over 4000 years ago. As the name tells us, this dog hails from Beijing where it has long been considered a sacred dog of the Forbidden City.


Lhasa apso

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The Lhasa Apso is one of the oldest breeds there is and is still little known in Europe today. It is native to the mountains of Tibet and for a long time it was forbidden to sell it as this dog was revered by Tibetan monks.


Shih Tzu

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The Shih tzu is a breed originating from imperial China, born from crosses between the Pekingese, the Tibetan and the Lhasa Apso. Its name would mean "lion dog", a miniature lion with thick fur that grows just like human hair and needs to be trimmed regularly.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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This Cavalier King is a small Spaniel from England and already attested around 1500 when he was born from the crossing of Japanese and English Spaniels. Being much loved by royalty of all ages, this breed has acquired the moniker King.

Chow Chow

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A lion's mane and a typically bluish tongue, these are two typical characteristics of the Chow Chow breed which is native to millennial China and has spread to the rest of the world since the 1800s.

Dog of Bordeaux

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This breed was selected in France, as the name shows, from a cross with the Molosser Alani. The Dogo of Bordeaux has a rather disproportionate head compared to the body. Despite being a large dog, he is part of the brachycephalic category and his is one of the largest heads in the canine world.

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