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"If
you would like to
know more about
Tinkertime or this
amazing breed feel
free to write or
call. We can be
reach at 772-571-2192.
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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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