brachycephalic
adjective
brachy·ce·phal·ic
ˌbra-ki-sə-ˈfa-lik 
: short-headed or broad-headed with a cephalic index of over 80
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Also, brachycephalic dogs, very old dogs, and those with heart or pulmonary disease would be more prone to heat sensitivity.
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
But their signature flat faces can come with serious breathing risks, such as brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS).
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Taneia Surles,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
In the case of these breeds, around 90% suffer from brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), a chronic condition they're born with that gets worse with age.
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New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
According to the team, this shows that BOAS varies widely amongst brachycephalic breeds.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
But their signature flat faces can come with serious breathing risks, such as brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS).
—
Taneia Surles,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
In the case of these breeds, around 90% suffer from brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), a chronic condition they're born with that gets worse with age.
—
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
According to the team, this shows that BOAS varies widely amongst brachycephalic breeds.
—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
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brachycephalic
adjective
brachy·ce·phal·ic
ˌbrak-i-sə-ˈfal-ik
: short-headed or broad-headed with a cephalic index of over 80
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