brachycephalic

brachy·ce·phal·ic | \ ˌbra-ki-sə-ˈfa-lik

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Definition of brachycephalic

: short-headed or broad-headed with a cephalic index of over 80

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Recent Examples on the Web Other brachycephalic breeds include bulldogs, pugs and Boston terriers. — Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY, "Qantas passenger says airline's negligence led to dog's '100% preventable' death," 16 Jan. 2020 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. — Martine Powers, chicagotribune.com, "More dogs die on United than on any other airline. Here's why.," 6 Apr. 2018 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. — Martine Powers, chicagotribune.com, "More dogs die on United than on any other airline. Here's why.," 6 Apr. 2018 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. — Martine Powers, chicagotribune.com, "More dogs die on United than on any other airline. Here's why.," 6 Apr. 2018 Seniors, puppies and ailing dogs are better left at home, as are brachycephalic breeds, which often suffer from breathing difficulties. — Andrea Sachs, chicagotribune.com, "Amid safety concerns, some pet owners embrace alternatives to flying," 30 Apr. 2018 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. — Martine Powers, Washington Post, "More dogs die on United than on any other airline. Here’s why.," 4 Apr. 2018 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. — Martine Powers, chicagotribune.com, "More dogs die on United than on any other airline. Here's why.," 6 Apr. 2018 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. — Martine Powers, chicagotribune.com, "More dogs die on United than on any other airline. Here's why.," 6 Apr. 2018

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“Brachycephalic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brachycephalic. Accessed 5 Apr. 2020.

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