Obesity and a thick, short neck also were factors in enlarging breathing difficulties.īut who gets to determine what is a ‘long’ muzzle, and what represents a ‘short’ muzzle? How long or short should the muzzle be? Anatomy plays a great role in this, it is important for other organs to fulle develop. BOAS was only seen in dogs with a muzzle length wich was less than half of the length of the skull. Up to 90% in dogs with extreme short muzzles. Researchers encountered that when the muzzle length became shorter, the risk of BOAS became significantly larger. The results of this reseach are published in the magazine ‘PLOS ONE’. Research conducted by Dogs Trust and UFAW has taken place in 850 dogs of over a 100 breeds. Some breeders tried to breed the slanting nose back to a distinct nose length and wide open nostrils. Unfortunately that does not automatically mean that dogs with silent breathing can have no breathing difficulties. The first symptom of trouble is making sound when breathing. This has a lot of influence on the breathing, and causes less quality of life. Also the tongue and nose cavities are not adjusted. When a CT scan is made of a French Bulldog, we can see that the amount of tissue in mouth and nose area is the same of that in a dog with a muzzle that is of normal length! All this tissue is compressed like an accordion, it has to go somewhere in the end… This results in a palate that is too long, teeth and jaws that are not adjusted properly to the short skull shape. Nevertheless the selection must be made towards more open nostrils and a clear stated muzzle from a side angle of view, because it certainly has a relation to the rest of the abnormalities. Even muzzle length or size of the nostrils is not always conclusive. The origin of breathing problems starts deeper in the throat, not visible from the outside. A short muzle on its own is not the cause of breathing difficulties. But when a dog because of this physical appearance has a higher rate in abnormalities, it must be absolutely clear for all dog lovers that this can not be the goal.īrachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) can be prevented by careful selection of parents. In the end they all would like to give their puppies a new home. Breeders usually only breed the type that the buyer is looking for. The length of the muzzle is largely determined by supply and demand. The length of the muzzle of a French Bulldog is purely for esthetic purposes. All dogs need education and should know the basic signals and be able to follow them.Unfortunately this question can not be answered with a simple yes or no. That is why a loving but consistent education is very important. The French Bulldog has a huge temperament and is therefore sometimes hard to stop. Here is definitely foresight and attention is required!
Especially in summer, this means they not only have trouble breathing, but can also easily overheat due to high temperatures. It just shouldn’t be quite as exhausting, as Bullies like to romp around, but on the other hand, they also like to be cozy.ĭue to their narrowed nostrils, they have a harder time breathing than other dog breeds. You can do all kinds of activities with French Bulldogs. They will defend you and your home, but without being aggressive. French Bulldogs are very attached to their caregiver and will hardly leave your side. You probably also fell in love with their loyal lively eyes at first sight. Characteristics and traits of the French Bulldogĭespite their rather grouchy facial expression at first glance, Frenchies are extremely cheerful and playful companions.
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