What pet families with French Bulldogs and other short-nosed breeds need to know
COLUMBUS, Ohio , March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, and Pugs have never been more popular than they are today, beloved by celebrities, social media influencers, and families alike. In fact, the American Kennel Club (AKC) announced last week that the French Bulldog ranked No. 1 among the registry's purebreds in 2022, ending the Labrador Retriever's 31-year reign as the most popular dog breed in America. The country's largest pet health insurer, Nationwide®, has also seen its Frenchie population increase 435% in the last ten years.
- The country's largest pet health insurer, Nationwide® , has also seen its Frenchie population increase 435% in the last ten years.
- The "In the Know About Noses: Burrowing Into Brachycephalic Dog Breeds" report analyzed claims data for 15 brachycephalic (bray·kee·seh·fuh·luhk) breeds.
- Our latest study aims to arm pet families and veterinary providers with more knowledge on these specific breeds, along with the best steps for prevention and intervention."
- "Extreme" dogs are at greater risk: French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, and Pugs, known as the three "extreme brachycephalic breeds," have dramatically higher percentage of claims for BOAS, even as compared to other brachycephalic breeds.