A new study finds some flat-faced dog breeds face serious breathing risks, expanding concern beyond the most well-known short-muzzled dogs.
Bulldogs and pugs are far from the only dogs frequently suffering from breathing problems, new research shows.
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.
Researchers tested a new method of diagnosing sleep-disordered breathing in dogs using a neckband developed for human sleep apnea diagnostics. The study revealed that sleep-disordered breathing is ...
Research reveals more short-snouted dogs besides pugs and bulldogs that struggle with breathing. Pekingese and Japanese Chins topped the study's list.
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 ...