brachycephalic
adjective
brachy·ce·phal·ic
ˌbra-ki-sə-ˈfa-lik 
: short-headed or broad-headed with a cephalic index of over 80
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For example, brachycephalic breeds like pugs have difficulty breathing in hot climates, while short-haired breeds may struggle in colder climates.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The Nature study found that factors like a dog’s skull shape (brachycephalic, or short-nosed dogs), obesity, and age significantly increased risk of heatstroke.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 26 July 2024
Temperatures that may be safe for a young, healthy mutt, may be lethal for a senior, overweight, brachycephalic purebred like a bulldog.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 26 July 2024
Since four-year-old Frank was a brachycephalic, or short-nosed breed, and is more susceptible to overheating or respiratory distress, he was not allowed to fly in the cargo, and had to be in the cabin.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 24 July 2024
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The Nature study found that factors like a dog’s skull shape (brachycephalic, or short-nosed dogs), obesity, and age significantly increased risk of heatstroke.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 26 July 2024
Temperatures that may be safe for a young, healthy mutt, may be lethal for a senior, overweight, brachycephalic purebred like a bulldog.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 26 July 2024
Since four-year-old Frank was a brachycephalic, or short-nosed breed, and is more susceptible to overheating or respiratory distress, he was not allowed to fly in the cargo, and had to be in the cabin.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 24 July 2024
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brachycephalic
adjective
brachy·ce·phal·ic
ˌbrak-i-sə-ˈfal-ik
: short-headed or broad-headed with a cephalic index of over 80
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