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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