brachycephalic
Americanadjective
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Origin of brachycephalic
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The key is understanding that in order to attain the smoosh-faced look that their fans find aesthetically pleasing, brachycephalic dogs are bred in ways that prioritize style over function.
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
She is one of the country's leading experts in brachycephalic breeds.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2023
I had inherited from both parents, and suffered all my life fearfully at intervals, from brachycephalic or dorsal neuralgia.
From Memoirs by Charles Godfrey Leland
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