brachycephalic
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Origin of brachycephalic
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His advice to owners of brachycephalic dogs is "avoiding letting them or taking them outside during especially warm periods."
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
She is one of the country's leading experts in brachycephalic breeds.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2023
Indeed, he warned that if brachycephalic dogs continue to be inbred at current rates, they may not exist in the near future.
From Salon ● Jan. 23, 2023
Shape of the skull apparently normal but more exaggeratedly brachycephalic than the mean cephalic index of the Piedmontese, which is 85; probable capacity 90 cu. in.
From Criminal Man According to the Classification of Cesare Lombroso by Gina Lombroso
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