Definition of brachycephalic
: short-headed or broad-headed with a cephalic index of over 80
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Seniors, puppies and ailing dogs are better left at home, as are brachycephalic breeds, which often suffer from breathing difficulties.
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Of the nine dog breeds with the highest incidence of death on these three major airlines, four are brachycephalic breeds that are allowed only on United.
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When those families own a brachycephalic dog, and they are reassigned to an overseas military posting, United is sometimes their only means to ship their pet.
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When those families own a brachycephalic dog, and they are reassigned to an overseas military posting, United is sometimes their only means to ship their pet.
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The Humane Society expressly says on its website not to ship brachycephalic animals in cargo.
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When those families own a brachycephalic dog, and they are reassigned to an overseas military posting, United is sometimes their only means to ship their pet.
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However, brachycephalic breeds like bulldogs and pugs with short nasal passages, are more vulnerable to heat stroke and oxygen deprivation.
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Spinal issues also threaten the wellbeing of some brachycephalic breeds.
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Origin and Etymology of brachycephalic
New Latin brachycephalus, from Greek brachy- + kephalē head — more at cephalic
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First Known Use: circa 1852
in the meaning defined above
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