How to Use brachycephalic in a Sentence

brachycephalic

adjective

• For instance, brachycephalic dog breeds with short or snubbed noses (like French bulldogs and pugs) usually can’t fly in the hold due to breathing issues.
  — Matt Meltzer, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2023
• The second type that has a very difficult time are the flat-faced dogs, which are known as brachycephalic breeds.
  — Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 17 July 2023
• Of the nine dog breeds with the highest incidence of death on these three major airlines, four are brachycephalic breeds that are allowed only on United.
  — Martine Powers, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2018
• Pets with longer or darker fur, or those that are brachycephalic — with flat or pushed-in faces, like pugs or Persian cats — may have extra trouble managing heat.
  — Dallas News, 6 July 2022
• Aside from that, dogs that are more prone to overheating — like brachycephalic breeds, breeds with thick coats, and overweight or senior dogs can also benefit.
  — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
• Flat-faced or brachycephalic dogs continue to be a favorite despite their health problems.
  — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Sep. 2023
• These issues can lead to chewing problems and infections in many brachycephalic breeds.
  — Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2023
• Veterinarians have long known that brachycephalic breeds – or dogs bred to have condensed snouts – are prone to breathing issues.
  — Megan Schmidt, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2019
• Pugs, Boston Terriers, and English Bulldogs are some of the most prevalent brachycephalic breeds with breathing or sneezing habits.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
• In general, pets with longer or darker fur, or pets that are brachycephalic — that is, pets with flat or pushed-in faces, like pugs or Persian cats — may have extra trouble with managing heat.
  — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 26 July 2022
• On average, brachycephalic dogs were less healthy than non-brachycephalic dogs.
  — Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Dec. 2021
• Spinal issues also threaten the wellbeing of some brachycephalic breeds.
  — Kat Eschner, Smithsonian, 1 Feb. 2018
• But many of these dogs with breathing difficulties still show the hallmark signs of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome.
  — Megan Schmidt, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2019
• When those families own a brachycephalic dog, and they are reassigned to an overseas military posting, United is sometimes their only means to ship their pet.
  — Martine Powers, chicagotribune.com, 6 Apr. 2018
• Slanted and tilting bowls are suitable for any dog that struggles to reach food at the bottom of a regular bowl, due to their height or limited mobility, but brachycephalic or flat-faced breeds like Pugs get the most benefit.
  — Lindsay Pevny, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022
• The Humane Society expressly says on its website not to ship brachycephalic animals in cargo.
  — Sarah Gray, Time, 6 Apr. 2018
• Seniors, puppies and ailing dogs are better left at home, as are brachycephalic breeds, which often suffer from breathing difficulties.
  — Andrea Sachs, chicagotribune.com, 30 Apr. 2018
• However, brachycephalic breeds like bulldogs and pugs with short nasal passages, are more vulnerable to heat stroke and oxygen deprivation.
  — Kelly O'Sullivan, Country Living, 28 Apr. 2017
• However, brachycephalic breeds like bulldogs and pugs with short nasal passages, are more vulnerable to heat stroke and oxygen deprivation.
  — Kelly O'Sullivan, Country Living, 28 Apr. 2017
• Cooling Features: Bulldogs are susceptible to overheating due to their brachycephalic (short-nosed) structure.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2023
• The smoke conditions can be especially dangerous for puppies and senior dogs, as well as for brachycephalic breeds — those with shorter snouts — such as pugs, Boston terriers and bulldogs, according to the American Kennel Club.
  — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 28 June 2023
• Other brachycephalic breeds include bulldogs, pugs and Boston terriers.
  — Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2020
• British veterinary scientists expressed concern that the booming popularity of brachycephalic dog breeds foretold no bust.
  — Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 5 Jan. 2021
• These breeds are technically brachycephalic, which means they are predisposed to respiratory issues, per Gizmodo.
  — Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Dec. 2021
• The disorders included skin fold dermatitis, protruding lower jaw, skin infections and brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, also known as poor breathing.
  — Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 16 June 2022
• While a typical Labrador retriever or border collie had a median life expectancy of just over 13 years, the researchers found that almost across the board, flat-faced, or brachycephalic, dogs fared worse by that measure.
  — Amanda Schupak, CNN, 3 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 11 Dec 2024