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

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

Scientists have found a dozen further breeds threatened by Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome or BOAS.

Scientists have found a dozen further breeds threatened by Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome or BOAS.

Breeds including the King Charles spaniel, Shih Tzu and Boston terrier, also face risk of the breathing condition, albeit at a lower frequency. Others, such as the pomeranian, boxer, and Chihuahua, ...

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

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 ...

An assessment of nearly 900 dogs has identified 12 breeds prone to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, which can affect dogs' ability to sleep and exercise ...

A study published today in the journal PLOS One found that in 12 breeds, a flat face, collapsing nostrils, and rounded ...

Scientists have identified a further 12 dog breeds as being at risk of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome—a condition that can cause serious breathing problems—including the Pekingese, Shih ...