Past research on brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome—a chronic, hereditary disease associated with flat faces—has ...

Chihuahuas are at risk of the same breathing difficulties as pugs, a study has shown. Between 25-50 per cent of the ...

Research reveals more short-snouted dogs besides pugs and bulldogs that struggle with breathing. Pekingese and Japanese Chins topped the study's list.

Humans have been breeding dogs to have traits that we desire for thousands of years. As a result, the wolves that grew comfortable around and eventually started living with us have transformed into th ...

A new study finds some flat-faced dog breeds face serious breathing risks, expanding concern beyond the most well-known short-muzzled dogs.

A study published today in the journal PLOS One found that in 12 breeds, a flat face, collapsing nostrils, and rounded physique puts them at a higher risk for developing common breathing conditions.

Bulldogs and pugs are far from the only dogs frequently suffering from breathing problems, new research shows.

In A Nutshell Nearly every flat-faced dog breed tested showed some level of breathing abnormality, not just the well-known trio of Pugs, French Bulldogs, and Bulldogs. Pekingese and Japanese Chin dogs ...

Jacqueline Boyd is affiliated with The Kennel Club (UK) through membership, as Chair of the Activities Health and Welfare Subgroup and member of the Dog Health Group. Jacqueline is a full member of ...

French Bulldogs are one of the most popular dog breeds in America. In fact, they’re so hot right now that they’re a target for theft, and sell for thousands of dollars on average. But dognapping isn’t ...

With their smushed-in faces and button noses, French bulldogs, pugs and bulldogs are among the most popular breeds in the U.S. But their stout stature has a dark side: the breeds are prone to health ...

University of Cambridge researchers have identified 12 dog breeds at increased risk of a breathing disorder long associated mainly with pugs and French bulldogs. The study, which assessed nearly 900 ...