Cuteness, sadly, comes at a price. Animals – especially dogs – with adorably smooshy faces, button noses, and large endearing eyes, have become increasingly fashionable. However, these flat faces – ...

The characteristic short snout and flat-faced appearance are typical traits of the brachycephalic breed. This makes them more likely to snore, as well as finding exercise in hot, humid weather hard ...

A mildly affected brachycephalic breed, Staffies have wide faces and relatively short snouts but there is considerable variation in the degree and likelihood of breathing difficulties. They might be ...