In sthenurines the basioccipital plane is above the palatal plane, more markedly so in the brachycephalic species. |
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Thylacoleo are highly specialized brachycephalic predators with greatly hypotrophied molar rows and hypertrophied sectorial third premolars. |
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Many airlines now forbid brachycephalic breeds, also known as short-faced or snub-nosed dogs, from their planes. |
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Your Pug is a breed like no other: his brachycephalic jaw makes picking his food up difficult, he has a short coat and is prone to weight gain. |
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As members of a typical brachycephalic molossoid breed, these are very powerful dogs with highly muscular, but properly proportioned bodies. |
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However, we have fossil records that tell us the brachycephalic dog breeds, which include the Shih Tzu, Pug, and Pekingese originated in Central Asia. |
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Such dogs, known properly as brachycephalic breeds, have surged in popularity after a rise in celebrity ownership, but their shortened muzzles put them at risk of breathing and eating difficulties, as well as eye problems. |
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United and Continental Airlines, which had two bulldogs die in their care this spring, banned brachycephalic dog breeds from flying during the summer, lifting the restriction on Sept. 16, when temperatures began to drop. |
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Pet Airways, a two-year-old airline dedicated to transporting pets, has seen a similar trend: of the roughly 4,900 dogs it has flown, about 25 percent were brachycephalic breeds. |
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Inhalant allergies occur most frequently in bulldogs and other similar brachycephalic breeds. |
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It is also worth noting that certain types of dogs are more sensitive to heat, such as obese and brachycephalic breeds. |
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It's remarkable that despite breathing problems caused by the squashed face we call brachycephalic, bulldogs of all types are making a comeback too. |
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They were described as tall, heavy boned and brachycephalic. |
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Brachycephalic dogs, particularly bulldogs, and those with upper airway disease especially are susceptible to overheating during hot, humid days. |
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