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Please
contact us for information
concerning upcoming
litters and older
dogs that we may
be placing. If you
prefer to call and
talk Frenchie we
can be reached at
772-571-2192.
BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS
- Most people are
not familiar with
the term "Brachycephalic,"
but if you own a French
Bulldog, Pug, Boston
Terrier, Pekingese,
Boxer, Bulldog, Shih
Tzu or any one of
the other breeds with
"pushed in" faces,
you should become
familiar with this
word. The word comes
from Greek roots "Brachy,"
meaning short and
"cephalic," meaning
head. Brachycephalic
dogs have been bred
so as to possess a
normal lower jaw,
that is, one in proportion
to their body size,
and a compressed upper
jaw. In producing
this cosmetic appearance,
we have compromised
these animals in many
important ways and
you, as an owner,
must be familiar with
the special needs
of your pet.
The following link
provides information
on the French Bulldog
and hopefully will
answer a few of the
questions that you
might have about the
breed.
http://www.frogdog.org/healthinfo.htm
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