Brachycephalics
Supporting work to address health and welfare issues in brachycephalic breeds and dogs.
29 articles in this category
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As they note, and as has been noted by many, diagnosis of the BOAS syndrome and measurement of its severity can be challenging. In Rowena Packer's study, introduced in another article in this series, the researchers used a combination of clinical history, owner questionnaires, examination for stenotic nares and a new standardised clinical examination protocol to identify dogs affected by BOAS. The authors discuss that there could have been some mis-classified dogs because they were unable to u- Continuing our series on The Brachycephalic Issue: An exciting research project is underway at Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge spearheaded by a stellar team of researchers : Jane Ladlow, MA VetMB CertSAS CertVR DipECVS MRCVS; Dr David Sargan, MA PhD; Dr Vicki Adams, DVM MSc PhD MRCVS; and Nai-Chieh Liu DVM MPhil into the Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS). In their flyer, Non-invasive Respiratory Function Assessment in Brachycephalic Dogs, they describe the study and call for participants in the UK. (internal link flyer -- BOAS flyers version 4 .pdf) This group has also published their findings in French Bulldogs. See: The Brachycephalic Issue: Evidence and Efforts: Characterisation of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome in French Bulldogs Using Whole-Body Barometric Plethysmography
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Article: 2017 - Kennel Club Launches Learning Resource for Health Concerns in Brachycephalic Breeds Updated 5-28-2021: To Get Access to the Academy Resources: Create an account info is available on the KC's FAQ page. It's worth signing up! Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome - learn how it affects brachycephalic breeds (short-nosed dogs e.g. Pugs, Bulldogs and French Bulldogs) and the signs and symptoms that owners/potential owners should be aware of. An Overview: ht- "The Kennel Club has launched a Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) online learning resource on the Kennel Club Academy, to provide free and easily accessible education to those with an interest in BOAS and the research being undertaken at Cambridge University with brachycephalic dog breeds."
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Carol Beuchat, PhD, from The Institute of Canine Biology, has written an excellent and comprehensive coverage of how the conformation of the brachycephalic affects physiological processes and health. In her article Brachycephaly: it's more than just the pretty face she provides a detailed, comprehensive and technical description of the impact of a shortened skull in dogs. One example of a simple lay description of the issues in brachycephalics is found under DOGS WITH SPECIAL FACES. ThisMany of the articles in this section of DogWellNet.com on The Brachycephalic Issue focus on challenges and efforts at breed club, kennel club, national and international levels and across diverse stakeholder groups - breeders, breeding advisors, veterinarians, researchers, regulators and others. Many visitors to this site will be well-acquainted with the physical, physiological and welfare issues in individual dogs and for breed populations. In this article, we point to some resources that are available describing the problems that can arise because of the brachycephalic conformation. There are many articles online - below we highlight a few that have useful information and a variety of approaches.
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Read more in The Kennel Club's Press Release... The Kennel Club and University of Cambridge launch vital scheme to improve health of Pugs, French Bulldogs and Bulldogs 4th February 2019 - 8:36 AM... " The future health of French Bulldogs, Pugs and Bulldogs has taken a huge step forward today with the launch of a new health screening scheme." The Kennel Club and University of Cambridge Respiratory Function Grading Scheme Also see: Cambridge for moreUpdate 2020:
Read about the current scheme: The Kennel Club and University of Cambridge Respiratory Function Grading Scheme. And agreement to partner with the Federation Cynologique Internationale, and their member clubs from 90+ countries throughout the world. Brachycephalic breeds' health: agreement between the Kennel Club (UK) and the FCI __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Original article:2019 - UK - February 4th from The Kennel Club And Cambridge
We are thrilled to read news about a Scheme launched to improve health of French Bulldogs, Pugs and Bulldogs...
"A new screening scheme aims to provide breeders of French Bulldogs, Pugs and Bulldogs with more information about the health of their dogs, helping them reduce the risk of breeding puppies with potentially serious breathing problems." See more on the scheme at The University of Cambridge and The Kennel Club's website...
