1. The respiratory disease related to brachycephalic conformation is called brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (Boas)

2. Small and toy Brachycephalic dogs

3. What are synonyms for Brachycephalic?

4. What Pet Breeds are Brachycephalic?

5. Brachycephalic syndrome is seen in Brachycephalic dogs, which are dogs that have been bred for incredibly short noses.

6. 2 synonyms for Brachycephalic: brachycranial, brachycranic

7. “Brachycephalic” is Latin for “flat head”

8. Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in Bulldogs and French Bulldogs (BBAS) is also known as “Bulldog Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome”

9. Brachycephal definition is - a Brachycephalic person

10. Synonyms for Brachycephalic in Free Thesaurus

11. Some of the most common Brachycephalic

12. Brachycephalic syndrome may involve several upper airway abnormalities

13. Brachycephalic means “short-headed.” Common examples of Brachycephalic dog breeds include the English bulldog, French bulldog, Pug, Pekingese, and Boston terrier.

14. Brachycephalic breeds are dogs with pushed in noses

15. The term “Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome” (Boas) refers to a group of conditions resulting from the body conformation of dogs with short noses (brachycephalic dogs)

16. Brachycephalic dog breeds have a flat and wide skull shape

17. Many Brachycephalic dogs have to endure a great many discomforts

18. As it often leads to the Brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome.

19. Brachycephalic syndrome is a condition which affects many different dog breeds

20. Brachycephalic definition, short-headed; having a cephalic index of 81.0–85.4

21. Brachycephalic patients should never be left alone in the recovery period

22. For example Brachycephalic facial patterns are often associated with increased curve

23. Brachycephalic dog breeds are dog breeds with short snouts. Many Brachycephalic breeds are extremely popular today, with two of them ranking in the AKC’S Top 10 Most Popular Breeds

24. Costello DVM, DACVECC, in Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 2009 Brachycephalic Syndrome

25. Dogs with severe Brachycephalic Syndrome have a more guarded long-term prognosis.

26. Brachycephalic dog breeds have experienced a marked rise in popularity in recent years

27. Brachycephal definition: a person with a Brachycephalic head Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

28. Syndrome (BOAS) across the Brachycephalic craniofacial ratio (CFR) for three neck girths.

29. Brachycephaly: [ brak″e-sef´ah-le ] the state of being Brachycephalic.

30. Brachycephalic syndrome are based on the shortened noses of Brachycephalic breeds.1,13–15 Through breeding, the anatomy of the respiratory tract has been changed, which in turn has increased resistance during inspiration

31. Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome 200 Commerce St., Williston, VT 05495 (802) 863-2387 Fax (802) 863-2348 www.bevsvt.com What is Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome The term Brachycephalic refers to breeds such as Pug, Boston Terrier, English Bulldog, French Bulldog, among to the most common ones with pushed in, short faces.

32. The eastern Eskimo are dolichocephalic, the western are less so, and the Aleuts brachycephalic

33. Brachycephalic syndrome is a term used to describe a combi-nation of primary and secondary anatomic abnormalities found in Brachycephalic breeds that leads to varying degrees of upper airway dysfunction and obstruction

34. Brachycephalic breeds could actually be described as being the direct opposite of a Bull

35. Brachycephalic breeds also snore and tend to gasp for air after running or walking

36. Brachycephalic dog breeds have a shorter snout that causes the dog’s airway to be short

37. Brachycephalic airway syndrome occurs in cats that have anatomic abnormalities causing a more flat-faced appearance

38. Brachycephalic definition is - short-headed or broad-headed with a cephalic index of over 80.

39. Pugs, like other dog breeds with short noses, are prone to suffering from Brachycephalic Syndrome

40. Brachycephalic airway syndrome occurs in dogs that have anatomic abnormalities causing a more flat-faced appearance

41. Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is an important health and welfare problem in several popular dog breeds

42. The long- term prognosis for Brachycephalic Syndrome varies widely depending on the severity of their airway abnormalities

43. Demand for Brachycephalic conformation as a breed standard persists despite health issues associated with the anatomic abnormalities

44. Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (Boas) is caused by several different factors: An excessively long and thick soft palate.

45. It is important when Anesthetizing a brachycephalic dog to be prepared at all times for upper airway obstruction

46. A Brachycephalic skull is relatively broad and short (typically with the breadth at least 80% of the length)

47. Therefore, Brachycephalic dogs have skull bones that are shortened in length, giving the face and nose a pushed in appearance.

48. The Bulldog, for example, is a breed that has become extremely Brachycephalic over the last half of the century.

49. Brachycephalic syndrome is a pathological condition affecting short nosed dogs and cats which can lead to severe respiratory distress.

50. Brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS) refers to a group of primary and secondary abnormalities (Table 1) that result in upper airway obstruction

51. But all moderately or severely Brachycephalic dogs have some degree of health impairment, compared with dogs that have normal facial bones.

52. Boidae, snakes; Boas' sign, pain below the right shoulder; Boas is an acronym for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome; People with the surname

53. The skull bones of Brachycephalic dogs are short which changes the structures of the soft tissues creating breathing and other problems.

54. Brachycephalic airway disease or any animal presenting with clinical manifestations the disease should be considered a surgical candidate, regardless of age

55. Many Brachycephalic breeds without muzzles can be seen having them in the old photographs, which is the definitive proof for this theory

56. Popular Brachycephalic breeds include English and French bulldogs, bull mastiffs, Boston terriers, boxers, pugs, shih tzus, Lhasa apsos and Pekingese, among others.

57. Dogs with mild to moderate Brachycephalic Syndrome tend to do very well after surgery, and typically go on to live relatively normal lives

58. Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome (BAS) is a combination of abnormalities of the upper respiratory tract in dogs that results in (partial) upper airway obstruction.

59. Dogs (and cats) featuring Brachycephalic features are prone to a variety of problems, so much so, that veterinarians started categorizing them under the umbrella term “Brachycephalic airway syndrome.” Dogs suffer from this syndrome to varying degrees.First off, the nostrils reduced to tiny slits predispose them to what is known as “stenotic nares,” which makes

60. Dog breeds such as the pug are sometimes classified as "Extreme Brachycephalic". Because of the health issues Brachycephaly is regarded as torture breeding

61. Brachycephalic literally means "short-headed," explains the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. This term refers to dogs and dog breeds with shortened snouts

62. Brachycephalic definition: having a head nearly as broad from side to side as from front to back , esp one with a Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

63. Most parents notice their baby’s Brachycephalic head shape when their baby is around eight weeks of age, with their baby’s head appearing wider than expected and …

64. Breeds such as French and English bulldogs and pugs are commonly affected by a condition called Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), which leaves dogs gasping for breath

65. Evaluation of the diagnostic yield of dental radiography and cone-beam computed tomography for the identification of anatomic landmarks in small to medium-sized Brachycephalic dogs

66. The term Brachycephalic Syndrome refers to the combination of elongated soft palate, stenotic nares, and everted laryngeal saccules, all of which are commonly seen in these breeds.

67. Brachycephalic syndrome: it’s a medical term for a variety of anatomical problems that sometimes obstruct the airways in pugs, bulldogs, and other pets (even cats!) with flat faces

68. The pug is a classic example of a Brachycephalic breed (photocredit: Morguefile.com) Most people are not familiar with the term "Brachycephalic," but if you own a Pug, Boston Terrier, Pekingese, Boxer, Bulldog, Shih tzu or any one of the other breeds with "pushed in" faces, you should become familiar with this word.The word comes from Greek roots "Brachy," meaning short and …

69. The term, Brachycephalic, defines short-muzzled dog with a flattened face. It is the result of a genetic mutation which alters the way that the bones in their skulls …

70. With their short muzzles and smaller upper jaws, flat-faced dogs-known as Brachycephalic breeds and including bulldogs, Boston terriers, pugs and French bulldogs-tend to have particular health issues

71. As mentioned above, Brachycephalic (Obstructive Airway) Syndrome is the result of a group different of respiratory abnormalities that makes it more difficult for affected dogs to breathe normally and comfortably

72. 15 The American Kennel Club and Kennel Club of the United Kingdom reported increases of more than 450% in registration of Brachycephalic breeds from 2000-2010, indicating a sizable at-risk population

73. The Cambridge BOAS Research Group consists of clinical researchers, specialist soft tissue surgeons, a specialist nurse and biological scientists investigating respiratory disorders in Brachycephalic canine breeds over the last 10 years

74. Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, or ‘Boas’, is a condition often seen in flat-faced dog breeds and refers to the range of problems they can have which causes issues with their breathing

75. The goal of surgery for animals with Brachycephalic airway syndrome is an overall reduction in airway resistance so correction of stenotic nares is usually part of a package of surgeries directed to this purpose

76. Brachycephalic breeds are at risk of breathing-related problems precisely because their head shape has changed so much from the healthier long-nosed muzzle shape that is a normal characteristic of the dog species

77. Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is a consequence of the shortened noses and skulls of these dogs and includes: 1) elongated and thickened soft palate; 2) stenotic nares and 3) everted laryngeal saccules/laryngeal collapse.

78. Brachycephalic adjective Referring to a skull which is wider than it is long, usually due to premature closure of the coronal sutures of the cranial vault; it also occurs in young children who lie primarily …

79. Aims A study was designed to evaluate the influence of head conformation on the course of the nasolacrimal drainage system (NDS) in 31 Brachycephalic and 15 mesocephalic cats using computed tomography (CT), CT-dacryocystography and anatomical methods.

80. Brachycephaly is a condition characterised by a flattened area at the back of the skull. Most parents notice their baby’s brachycephalic head shape when their baby is around eight weeks of age, with their baby’s head appearing wider than expected and …