Brachycephaly - Wikipedia
Brachycephaly (derived from the Ancient Greek βραχύς, 'short' and κεφαλή, 'head') is the shape of a skull shorter than average in its species. It is perceived as a cosmetically desirable trait in …
The Three Different Types of Dog Heads (Skulls)
2022年9月29日 · A dog's cephalic index helps sort a dog's skull in its most appropriate category. This index is determined by skull width/skull length) ×100. Smaller values indicate that a dog is …
The Genetics of Canine Skull Shape Variation - PMC
In this Perspectives, we discuss the origins of dog skull shapes in terms of history and biology and highlight recent advances in understanding the genetics of canine skull shapes. Of particular …
Canine Brachycephaly: Anatomy, Pathology, Genetics and ...
2020年4月1日 · Canine brachycephaly is characterized by a variably shortened muzzle and a rounded, often massive, head. Compared with mesaticephalic dogs, there is mediolateral …
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in Dogs | VCA Animal Hospitals
Brachycephalic airway syndrome refers to a particular set of upper airway abnormalities that affect brachycephalic dogs. This syndrome is also called brachycephalic respiratory syndrome, …