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

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

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

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

More dog breeds found to suffer from breathing condition similar to pugs - Exactly how many dog breeds suffer from ...

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

Two breeds stood out for how often they showed problems: Pekingese and Japanese Chin. In the study, only 10.9% of Pekingese and 17.4% of Japanese Chin showed no signs of the condition. That puts them ...

New study reveals hidden breathing risks in flat-faced dog breeds. BOAS affects dog breeds such as Bulldogs, Pugs and ...

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

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 ...