Dogs with a flat, wide-shaped head are said to be brachycephalic (brachy, meaning short and cephalic, meaning head). These flat-faced dogs are popular worldwide, but despite their popularity, many of them are affected by health issues that are linked to the shape of their head, such as breathing difficulties or problems with their eyes, skin or teeth.
Some of these issues are seen as ‘normal’ for these types of dogs, but we believe that suffering should never be normal for any dog. We have created this information hub to help breeders breed healthier dogs, puppy buyers to make informed choices and owners to find out more about health issues that could affect their dogs.
Brachycephalic health issues