A study published today in the journal PLOS One found that in 12 breeds, a flat face, collapsing nostrils, and rounded ...

While we may often overlook this fact, dogs are largely tied to human history. Certain breeds, like the Doberman Pinscher or Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, owe their existence to visionary individuals. Some ...

University of Cambridge researchers have identified 12 dog breeds at increased risk of a breathing disorder long associated mainly with pugs and French bulldogs. The study, which assessed nearly 900 ...

In A Nutshell Nearly every flat-faced dog breed tested showed some level of breathing abnormality, not just the well-known trio of Pugs, French Bulldogs, and Bulldogs. Pekingese and Japanese Chin dogs ...

The Pekingese, with their distinctive flat faces, flowing manes, and dignified demeanor, are a breed that has charmed dog lovers for centuries. Originating from China, these dogs were once companions ...

Scientists have found a dozen further breeds threatened by Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome or BOAS.

Having originated among royalty in Beijing, China, when the city was named Peking, the Pekingese breed dates back some 2,000 years. Considered sacred and lion-like in appearance, there may actually be ...

BEIJING (Reuters) - For centuries, owning the flat-faced Pekingese dog was a luxury to be enjoyed only by China's royal family. After years of turmoil and the 1911 revolution that established China as ...

Bulldogs and pugs are far from the only dogs frequently suffering from breathing problems, new research shows.