2006-06-28 09:59:26 · 10 answers · asked by skyupthehill 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dogs with this shape face - brachycephalic - all have some of the same characteristics. They have stenotic ( closed up) nostrils, elongated soft palates, and a very small trachea (main airway) for the size dog.
All of these add up to a decreased ability to take in air, and can lead to overheating, coughing, fainting, etc.
There are surgeries to correct the problem, that open the nostrils, and shorten the soft palate, but the trachea stays the same.
2006-06-28 11:14:56 · answer #1 · answered by clovicat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pugs catch colds easily and are stressed by hot and cold weather. They are prone to allergies and the short muzzle contributes to chronic breathing problems. (Pugs suffer from poor ventilation.) They are not the easiest whelpers. Expect Cesarean Section if breeding. There is a chance of keratites (inflammation of the cornea) and ulcers on the cornea. The delicate eyes are prone to weeping. This breed tends to wheeze and snore, but on the whole is a very easy-care dog. Do not overfeed a Pug, as they will eat more than is good for them, quickly becoming obese and living much shorter lives. Prone to skin problems.
2006-06-28 10:03:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The breed has been evolved by breeding to make short squat faces, this has affected the efficiency of the nostrils and hence breathing difficulties have occurred. But they are so so cute!
2006-06-28 10:05:22 · answer #3 · answered by SheBiggles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pugs are brachiocephalic (short muzzle) which can cause breathing problems and also sometimes they can have stenotic nares (small nostrils) which can make it hard for them to breathe too
2006-06-28 10:05:25 · answer #4 · answered by Kate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything that has a smashed down nose like that is going to have a breathing problem
2006-06-28 10:04:10 · answer #5 · answered by Chopper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some pugs have hard time breathing because usually pugs have a lot of sickness.
2006-06-28 10:09:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its because of they way they were bred to have smooshed up faces, its made worse if the dog is over weight, if your pug has this problem you might want to watch his weight
2006-06-28 10:05:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would too, if you had a smashed nose. They also suffer from the heat because of this, so be careful!
2006-06-28 10:03:45 · answer #8 · answered by holey moley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arent they cute? I know ! I wish i could open their snout a little more , maybe because they are flat nosed
2006-06-28 10:05:04 · answer #9 · answered by belizeigram 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their muzzles are so flat which restricts their nasal passages.
2006-06-28 10:41:58 · answer #10 · answered by Fallen A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋