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A Guide to Buying a Dog Online

Issue

BOAS

Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome

What is BAOS?

Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome (BAOS) is a genetic disorder that affects flat nosed dog breeds. It makes breathing hard for dogs such as; Pugs and French Bulldogs. This disorder is is the result of selective breeding overtime.

Three Types of Dog Skull

Dolichocephalic

Mesaticephalic

Brachyephalic

What's the impact?

All dogs bred to have flat noses suffer from BASO. But 50% suffer severely.

Side Effects

Loud Breathing and Snoring

Exercise and Heat Exertion

Gagging and Vomiting

Flat Nosed Dog, Market Share

Over 18% of the dogs advertised are at risk for suffering from BAOS.

Flat nosed breeds: Pug, Boston Terrier, Pekingese, Boxer, Shih Tzu, French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, King Charles Spaniels

Which breeds does it affect?

BAOS affects all flat nosed breeds to some extent. These breeds include; French Bulldog, English Bulldog, Pug, Boxer, Boston Terrier, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, King Charles Spaniel.

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