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