1. Tay Chu and Pekingese.

2. Also called German shepherd ‘Pekingese, cocker spaniels and Alsatians were the top three most popular dogs.’

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

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

5. 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 …