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More information can be found in our article on eye problems in flat-faced dogs. Some brachycephalic dogs may have shallow eye sockets, causing their eyes to become more prominent and at a higher risk of trauma, ulcers and increasing the chance of them becoming dry and painful (due to not being able to blink properly).

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More information can be found on our advice page on how to take care of your dogs teeth. This can mean that the teeth become overcrowded and can cause dental and gum problems. Teeth problemsĭogs with a shortened skull will often have a shortened jaw, but the number and size of teeth will stay the same.

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More information can be found in our article on skin problems in flat-faced dogs. These folds can make a warm, moist environment which is perfect for bacteria and yeast to grow, possibly leading to infection and severe itching. Some brachycephalic dogs may have an excess of skin, which creates folds, especially around the front of the face. in our article on breathing problems in flat-faced dogs.

from the University of Cambridge website.

our film about breathing problems in flat-faced dogs.

Some dogs may also have narrow nostrils making it even more difficult to breathe. The soft tissue in the nose and throat of some brachycephalic dogs may be excessive for the airways, making it difficult for them to breathe normally (causing heavy panting or noisy breathing). Some of these issues are outlined below, but for more information on the health and welfare of flat-faced dogs, visit our brachycephalic hub. Although the shape of these dogs’ heads can make them look very cute, dogs with a very flat face and short muzzle have a higher risk of developing certain health issues associated with their features. This particular skull shape will often give these dogs a characteristic flattened face and a short muzzle. Health issues in flat-faced dogsĭogs with a flat, wide shaped head, are said to be brachycephalic (brachy, meaning short and cephalic, meaning head). You can also view the inbreeding coefficient calculation for a puppy's parents, or for a dog you're thinking of breeding from. Please visit our Health Test Results Finder to discover the DNA or screening scheme test results for any dog on The Kennel Club's Breed Register.

Breed club – heart testing (aortic stenosis)įind out about a particular dog's results.

Hip dysplasia screening scheme (BVA/KC).

We strongly recommend that all breeders, both assured breeders (ABs) and non ABs, use the following (or equivalent) schemes, tests and advice. Non-breed-standard colour means that the colour is not accepted within the breed standard and whilst some dogs within the breed may be this colour it is advised to only select a dog that fits within the breed standards for all points.Ĭolour is only one consideration when picking a breed or individual dog, health and temperament should always be a priority over colour.

In this instance you would be directed through our registrations process to contact a breed club and/or council to support you on identifying and correctly listing the new colour.

'Other' means you consider your puppy to be a colour not currently known within the breed and one that does not appear on either the breed standard or non-breed standard list. Breed standard colour means that the colour is accepted within the breed standard and is a traditional and well-known colour in this breed.īreed standard colours in this breed include: