brachycephalic
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Origin of brachycephalic
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That term is "brachycephalic," derived from the Greek for "short head."
From Salon • Sep. 4, 2023
Passengers with brachycephalic dogs contend with even fewer choices because of a widespread ban on snub-nosed canines, which are prone to breathing issues.
From Washington Post • Mar. 7, 2023
"We are learning more and more every year from the research on brachycephalic dogs," O'Neill wrote to Salon.
From Salon • Jan. 23, 2023
"While these extreme, unhealthy characteristics remain, we will continue to strongly recommend potential owners do not buy brachycephalic breeds such as pugs," Justine Shotton, president of the British Veterinary Association added.
From BBC • May 18, 2022
The latter stock is an object of much mystery to ethnologists, being at present described by most authorities as of the brachycephalic Alpine variety.
From Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922 by Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips)
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