What Is a Brachycephalic Dog?
Brachy means “short.” Cephalic means “head.” A brachycephalic dog has a shortened skull, giving its nose a smushed-in appearance and often creating an exaggeratedly wide, flat face. Unfortunately, these adorable faces come at a cost – and not just the price tag from the breeder. The same irresistible features that attract us to brachycephalic dogs…