That snorting, wheezing sound from a Pekingese or Shih Tzu might seem like part of the breed’s charm. Veterinarians have a different word for it: a symptom. New research from the University of ...

Experts have identified a complete list of dog breeds at risk of serious breathing problems, as they warn 'cute' flat faces result in a lifetime of suffering. Researchers from the University of ...

Many people find their flattened faces cute, but among dogs bred with a squished visage, 11 percent or less of some breeds can breathe easily. The findings, published February 18 in PLOS One, evaluate ...

Japanese chin dogs had some of the highest rates of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome in the study. Danny Lawson / PA Images via Getty Images Veterinarians have long known that some ...