FAQ

What are the common breeds affected by BOAS?

In North America, there are common breeds that have a higher incidence of BOAS due to exterme brachycephalic anatomy:

  • French Bulldog
  • English Bulldog
  • Pug
  • Boston Terrier
  • Pekingese
  • Shih Tzu

These breeds can experience BOAS if their individual conformation is more extreme (i.e short muzzle, narrower nostrils, and elongated soft palate):

  • Boxer
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
  • Lhasa Apso
  • Brussels Griffon
  • Japanese Chin
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