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Health of Pug dogs in the UK: disorder predispositions and …

Pugs are a brachycephalic dog breed that has become phenomenally popular over recent decades. However, there is growing concern about serious health and welfare issues in the breed. To augment the evidence-base on the comparative health of Pugs, this study aimed to compare the odds of common disorders between Pugs and all remaining dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK during 2016.

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Brachycephalics: ‘Once a problem is seen it cannot be unseen’

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Demography and health of Pugs under primary veterinary care in …

WEBThe Pug is an ancient dog breed and was the fifth most commonly registered UK pedigree breed in 2014. However, the breed has been reported to be predisposed to …

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Is it now time to iron out the wrinkles

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Demography, common disorders and mortality of Shih Tzu dogs …

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Lifespan of companion dogs seen in three independent primary …

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WEBExaggerated brachycephalic features have been highlighted over the last decade by their profound effect on the health and welfare of the affected dogs. The term …

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WEBCanine Medicine and Genetics is an open access journal addressing all aspects of canine health, with a particular emphasis on medical issues including the areas of internal …

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The challenges of pedigree dog health: approaches to combating

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Awareness, experiences, and opinions by owners, breeders, show …

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Large-scale survey to estimate the prevalence of disorders for 192

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Demography and disorders of German Shepherd Dogs under …

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The challenges of pedigree dog health: approaches to …

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A genetic assessment of the English bulldog Canine Medicine …

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