Thursday, January 30, 2014

Brachycephalic- Don’t you just want to pinch those lips?


 

Brachycephalic- Don’t you just want to pinch those lips?

Brachycephalic is a term that refers to certain breeds of dogs.  It primarily refers to the shape of their face and muzzles.  The most representative breed that most people think of is English Bulldogs, Pugs, and Boxers.

What is it about these breeds that makes them so endearing?  Many anthropologists suggest it is the exaggeration of their childlike features that make them look like human infants which makes us so infatuated with these adorable little monkeys.  Those large round eyes and big foreheads and tiny little noses are just plain irresistible.


Brachycephalic breeds often make wonderful pets and companions but they come with their own challenges that are fairly unique.  This blog post will be broken up into several sections and is not meant to be an all encompassing discussion of brachycephalic breeds but we will briefly talk about BRACHYCEPHALIC AIRWAY SYNDROME, HEMIVERTEBRAE, and INDOLENT CORNEAL ULCERS.  Please feel free to visit our website www.bouldervet.com and click on the pet library link for an excellent set of articles on these specific topics as well.

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