Boston Terrier chokes on own face: The sad truth behind flat faced breeds | Rescue Vet with Dr Scott
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 18. 06. 2024
- In this episode of Rescue Vet, Dr Scott Miller treats rescue dog Cassie, a Boston Terrier who's struggling to breathe, as a first time dog mum learns the sad truth behind brachycephalic, flat faced dogs. Dr Scott performs life changing BOAS surgery which can change Cassie's future in a matter of seconds.
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Since august 2023 it's forbidden to breed
English bulldogs, French bulldogs, pugs, cavalier King Charles spaniels and Boston terriers in the Netherlands
I didnât know,thatâs fantasticđđđđ
Those that breed them need psychological help. Why on earth would you breed an animal guaranteeing their misery for life?! Human arrogance has no bounds.
I think there's countries that are promoting breeding with long nose breeds to correct the problem or only allow breeding of, say, pugs etc with longer noses to try and lengthen their snouts. Wish something similar would be done with dachshunds to lengthen their legs, thus preventing spinal collapse
@@wonky_shoebox7514
There are no money in promoting that. On the international stage, there are standards for each breed, and they will fall out of the standard and win nothing.
This costs the breeders around the world millions, since they can no longer sell puppies after great winning parents. People will go elsewhere to buy the puppies. It causes great damage to the breeders
Thatâs really sad because these are wonderful breeds of dog. The outlawing is very poorly studied. My Boston have rarely snored and never breathing issues. Their temperament is just amazing.
I never fails to shock me how we knowingly breed, buy, and promote brachycephalic pet animals: sentient creatures forced to continually feel the background panic of nearly (or literally) choking throughout their *entire* little lives. Just heartbreaking. All breeds with "characteristics" which in reality are these dangerous malformations and birth defects catastrophic to the animals' health and quality of life should be retro-bred back to their healthier origins at least and kept there under a penalty of animal abuse. It's just unacceptable for a pet animal to be born to choke - by our choice
I use a CPAP machine and for most of my life must have sounded the same way. Poor doggo!
Agree with you except for retro-breeding. When 2 of 4 are born with a more natural breathing-friendly anatomy, 2 others do still suffer! These breeds are over the edge!
@@Nope-NotTodaythink you meant to say, â canât breed them â đ
Absolutely brilliantly written comment @jscire_872
Thank you for voicing exactly how I was feeling. đđ»
That change needs to happen very soon since it takes a few generations and the longer it takes the more dogs are suffering.
Sure they're cute but I think a dog that can breathe properly and can run around as much as they want is so much cuter. For me the worst part is that those dogs panic because they can't get enough air in, I know what that feels like but I also know what's happening and they don't which probably makes it much worse.
Officials in the Netherlands are tightening a ban on flat-nosed dogs and cats with folded ears.
Folded ears? Oh it's causing yucky buildup inside?
Marvelous! Let it set an example for the othercountries
â@@horsetuna the folded ears are unfortunately a symptom of a defect in the cartilage. It affects the entire body
@@likeafishondryland ohhh okay that makes sense
@@likeafishondryland In that case golden retrivers should also be banned???
What a wonderfully eloquent owner. Itâs fantastic that she rescued the dog, and was then so open to learning how to help her gain a better quality of life.
Wow that visual of Cassy's throat being obstructed really drove home the point that they really can't breath. So glad that Cassy has a new lease on life.
I know right! Hit the target for viewers too!
Cassie*
breathe*
@@jameswent48 You must be the grammarian my mother warned me about
đ I stand corrected
Every flat face breeder should be mandated to watch this video !!!!! Thank you so much for giving all of your viewers a hands on visual of the problem and surgical procedure to heal them! You tube viewers aren't privy to seeing up close and personal due to always shading the picture. This was a real eye opener !!! We need more advocates for animals !!!!!! Thanks so muchâ€!
The thing Iâm most impressed about with this video is how far Dr.Scott is going out of his way to inform not only the owner but all of his audience as well about these issues. I really commend you for showing us exactly why this is a problem, I wish vets would show more behind the scenes stuff like this to owners so we can actually get the full picture ourselves.
Yes, this video is SO, SO informative! Iâve watched the surgery before but this was so much more detailed with the skull X-Ray and pre-op scope of the soft palate. Thank you for the education Dr. Scott! â€
Plus, the most important part of not blurring the surgery. What a difference that makes. Thanks, Dr. Scott!
There are multiple veterinarians in my family, and if you want to set them off, all you need to do is mention breeding brachycephalic dogs. They find it unforgivably cruel, and I have to agree. Having a poor, innocent animal suffer all its life in order to provide someone (often someone shallow) with the 'cute' they desire is unacceptable.
PS: Another aspect of breeding brachycephalic dogs is how often the size of pups' heads causes problems during whelping. It's shocking how many puppies must be born via caesarean section.
You make an excellent point of C-sections being needed! Very sad indeed.
Just an FYI, Cassie was originally born into a breeding environment where she too was bred (early on - it would have had to have been her first season). Her belly has a large caesarean scar form that birth process - for the very reasons you point out. Sadly her genetics will have been passed on before she was later neutered (after she was under my care). She was passed on to a second family who had her for a year during Covid lockdown, which is when I come into the picture. She and I are both wonderfully happy together!!
@@JenniferFirkins Your sweet dog has been through so much! It's so good to hear that she is happy and healthy now. Boston terriers have such lovely personalities. I wish they didn't have to suffer from the health issues brought on by excessive selective breeding.
@@JenniferFirkins I'm so glad you and Dr. Scott could do this for her. She's been through a lot. I rescued a lovely older Siamese with a great disposition. He had the older round style face and no cross eyes. Why they had to breed for that severe triangular shape is beyond me.
@@JenniferFirkinsthanks for adopting this pup. In a way, you adopted a special needs pup too. Mine just passedâŠwe miss him.
This amazing woman saved this little pup twice! Thank you for showing all the preliminary details of the surgery. When I saw the X-Ray I thought the same thing - the skull looked like a primate - not a dog.
"[the skull] looks like an ape"
How sad and interesting that in breeding dogs with our "desired" traits we are subconsciously molding them to resemble us-a completely different species.
We're taking a square and trying to shove it through a circle.
This woman is an angel and so glad she got to the vet and was able to help her and understand what her pup needs
How nice that her first dog was a rescueâ€
That poor dog has been struggling to breathe.
She was basically choking on her soft palate , constantly
Glad sheâs better nowđđ
Somewhat like occurs in people with sleep apnea, causing them to snore and to stop breathing for several seconds at a time, which disrupts sleep, leading to constant lack of restful sleep, exhaustion, stress, has an impact on mental health and other significant health issues.
I love the idea of watching surgery to see what the vet is talking about!
I also the love the realization of the owner with the knowledge she received. From "its cute purring" to "this is horrifying that they suffer like this" so many more owners (and breeders) need to know whats going on with their animals!
I would very much have liked to watch the surgeries on my dogs. The last time my girl Hex had the bad luck that the rotten receptionist did not ring me to let me know that I could collect her. As a consequence I collected a very sore elderly dog who would not have had to go through the pain caused by the delay in me giving her some homoeopathic arnica for taking the edge off the surgery.
I had the very best vet I could wish for but sadly the rest of the staff wasn't all that committed. With a heavy heart I decided to change because the vet was one of several and could not always be there.
I really appreciate you continuing on here online. Hope that we can share your knowledge for years to come!
Jenny did a great job in getting the lovely Cassie out of that horrible house and for providing her with the love and care that she deserves, and once Scott explained that the noises were not her communicating but actually struggling to breath she also got the medical help she needed to be able to live a healthy life. It was a really great idea to let Jenny witness the surgery and see the reality of the problem which gave a much more realistic perspective of the reason why poor Cassie was struggling so much to breathe that words can do. It was really good to see the before and after and easily tell what a great impact that the surgery would have for Cassieâs
ongoing future đđ». To see her racing around the park and thoroughly enjoying her life - and being able to breathe ! - was wonderful đđ¶â€ïž. There definitely needs to be more control over the breeding of dogs and manipulating them to be how we as humans want them to look rather than how nature intended for them to be. For organisations such as crufts that are so big in the canine world to think that dogs bred like this is ok and let them win trophies for it is just beyond comprehension đ€Ź. Surely these organisations should have the welfare / health of dogs as a top priority and not looks đ€. Hopefully people will begin to listen to the concerns raised by vets and focus on the welfare of animals first and foremost đ€đ»đđ» Dogs need to be able to breathe normally and not constantly feel in fear / not be able to live a normal existence due to problems we have caused đą
Well said.
It's not just dogs that suffer from this. Some Persian cats to do. A friend of mine rescued a Persian cat from similar circumstances as Cassie. The poor cat had the tiniest nose I've ever seen and associated breathing problems because of it. She was a really sweet cat. Unfortunately, because of her condition she had to go to the vets quite a lot. The cat passed age 17 but I have no doubt had it not been for the care my friend gave her cat, she would not have lived as long. In the end she passed with kidney failure and my friend was heartbroken. It really angers me that people breed these animals without a care for their health and welfare. These extreme breeds come about because some judge at a cat or dog show thinks a cat or dog with an extremely flat face looks good, makes it a "desirable" trait and people fall for it. It is the same with Siamese cats. Some are bred with huge ears that stick out of the side of their heads, making them look like an alien from another planet. To me, there is nothing nice about that. There is a documentary called Pedigree Dogs Exposed which deals with Syringomyelia in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and how German Shepherds were being bred with such a roached back that they could hardly walk - and one was crowned Champion at Crufts. You can find it on a website called documentaryheaven dot com but be warned, it is heartbreaking to watch.
The latest thing is the breeding of Arabian horses with super dipped faces that there is barely any nose left for the horse to breathe, not only does it look fake it also looks disturbing and you can see that the animal will struggle to breathe if you try to ride it for more than 20 minutes. Like you said, all this is being done because one judge likes the look, but what about the welfare of the animal that should always come first.
@@m6666 Just looked it up. That is absolutely abhorrent. Poor horses đą
The authorities are too easy on animal abusers of all kindsđąđąđąđąâ€â€â€â€
The dog also looks more handsome, and I thought its eyes looked less bulbous. And so much more relaxed and happy.
Thank you so much for calling attention to this, Dr. Scott--smush-faced dogs and cats always suffer for the vanity of breeders who go for flatter and flatter faces as a sign of "pedigree". :(
This made me want to cry. I felt so sorry for the terrier. Made me angry for what breeders have done. I hope this changes for the these pups.đđđ
I wish we had vets like you in the states Dr. Scott! Thanks for all you do. You are absolutely right about it needs to stop. It is inhumane to breed and not take into account the consequences for the animal. It is animal cruelty in the most selfish way. Love youâ€
I agree
For years I had a vet of this caliber and spirit, deeply committed to rescue and incredibly skilled. He had been a vet since 1962 when he died about 4 years ago, and never retired.
My Dexter had vets like this. He died on June 18. But he was a special needs, my service dog. His vets were amazing.
I hope the people she got Cassie from were reported to the local humane society and the proper authorities. People who treat animals like that have no right to own animals.
I whole heartedly agree. Breeders are so cruel. They should be band and fined.
banned.....yes....
It's all about making a buck, at the cost of the animals' health.
I have a Boston Terrier BUT thankfully I got our baby Dunkinâ from a responsible breeder, who breeds for a more elongated look and less of a flat face. My dog does not have any breathing issues, thankfully. What a lovely little baby she is!
I have a pug and a boston terrier pug mix... neither snore or snort like I've heard other pugs do. Mine doesn't have an extremely flat face or fat rolls like some either. I know they are trying to breed the snout back out in some of the breeds so hopefully they will have some success with it.
None of my 4 Bostons have had any breathing issues. I think some just have a large amount of throat tissue regardless of their nose. Sometimes itâs that the nostrils are too small. I think breeders in US have been better with breeding.
I have to say I feel so sad that the pupper had that problem, but I'm glad it was fixed. When she was sedated, I had to laugh as she sounded exactly like my father when he slept. I was rather kind of nice to hear that as I've missed him these past few years. Thanks for a good old memory.
Itâs scary what humans do to animals, Iâd rather have a dog that is happy and healthy than could win some stupid dog show. Yes she adorable but itâs just not worth the misery. Iâm so happy that she can finally breathe now.
Thank you for this important information, Iâve shared it with the volunteers at the bulldog rescue Iâm part of â€
There is a surgery that can be done on these bracecephalic dogs. This condition is caused mainly by the roof, or palate, of the dogs mouth growing into the back of the throat, partially blocking the air way. The surgery cuts away the overgrown palate to clear the breathing space.
As long as there are canine breeders thriving at exhibitions and judges promote the "norm" there will be a problem. When it is rewarded to have the flattest nose, the narrowest angle on the hind legs (german shepherd) and other man maid awarded crippeling of animals, there won't be a change. As long as people buy these breeds from these breeders, there will be no change. I think it is a problem all over the world, and we have to give the dogs, cats and other animals their right to breath, move and exist in a healthy way back. Dont by these breeds, dont exhibit them, dont give them diplomas for the "prettiest" and best standard breed. Just stop it. Be responsible, do the right thing by animals for once. Poor poor animals. Dr Scott, thank you for highlighting this issue by educating and showing what its all about.
I had a friend years ago with a standard poodle. She also had beautiful antiques painting in her living room of two standard poodles. It was obviously after a duck hunting session judging by what was on the table above the dogs. That's when I realized the strong looking dogs with very long muzzles were hunting dogs. I looked from the painting to her dog and back again several times. What a transformation! Ever since I've looked at breed standards with a completely different eye
When the owner mentioned the eyes being brighter...... that was the first thing I noticed before she said it. To think that cutie was having so much trouble breathing. Poor thing.
What a relief for that little dog to be able to breathe properly.Well done doctor Scott for giving her a new lease on life.I know all too well what itâs like not being able to breathe properly being an asthmaticđđ
Thanks so much, sending you all my best wishes too đšââïž
The same problem occurs in cats. I had a Persian and it was sad. I was never offered a surgery by my vet. Maybe they didnât do it back then. I had to clean his nose often (and the eyes also). He snored a lot. He would love it when I rubbed his nose. I guess it gave him some kind of relief. He lived to be around 14 years old. I guess it wasnât so bad considering his condition. Since then I swore I would not adopt another breed. They are plenty of âordinaryâ cats that need to be rescued and this is what Iâve been doing.
Good to see Cassey feeling better. We love her so much. The doctor is brilliant.â€
There is this horrible woman who owns a hair salon nearby who has a bull dog and when I brought it up to her she was super unkind in major denial.
Dr. Scott; what you have done for that beautiful dog is given her a new life, just like a flower opening up those beautiful petals. Thank you for saving a precious life.
What a precious lady â€ïž
... but didn't do any research into the breed đ«€
@@cassieoz1702did you hear why and how she got this pup???đ
@@Longcloud yes, but that doesn't preclude educating yourself on what you're taking on, or finding out why it gasps, snores and has no exercise tolerance after you rescue it. Thinking it's 'cute' isn't helpful
Folks who think this is cute or acceptable need to know how much this surgery would generally cost the owner, and a list of all the deformed breeds that are disadvantaged by 'breed characteristics'. Many of these dogs are surrendered/dumped because of the cost of fixing it
A really interesting and informative video that really highlights the issues suffered by these poor brachycephalic dogs and why as dog owners we should be as concerned by these inbreeding defects as the veterinary profession are. Poor Cassie was living her life struggling to breath or do normal dog activities as a result of humans focusing on looks of an animal rather than its health đąđĄ and that is just cruelty at the end of the day. Very good idea to have Jenny watching the surgery so she - and us - can see the issues first hand and really understand why these poor dogs struggle so much đđ» Seeing Cassie enjoying herself so much at the park was just beautiful and really highlights how much healthier and full of life she now is after this inbred defect has been treated đđ¶đ She has a wonderful new home with Jenny and they will have a great life together full of love and fun, and a big part of that is also due to the wonderful work of Scott and his care and compassion for animals but also for educating owners and supporting them to do the best for their pets đđ»đšââ†Now hopefully people will listen to vets and more will be done to stop this kind of inbreeding that just makes animals suffer đ€đ»
Thank you, Scott, for undertaking this new endeavor to be able to be more in-depth with your episodes.
Jenny is such a wonderful dog Mama
Isnât she!
Thank you Dr. Scott for sharing all your knowledge. Cassie is so lucky to have such a caring owner and great vet. đđ
Love Boston Terriers. Interesting in the US practice is still going on ! Cassie has such a sweet face !!! Love the matching outfits...
You only have to look how many of these breeds looked completely different 100yrs ago. Noses were much more prominent. Every time I see these dogs, my heart breaks for them.
Good job Dr Scottđ
I've believed that brachycephalic breeds, both dogs and cats, have been shaped by humans to have terrible lives because they can't breathe properly. We humans are entirely to blame for this; these breeds used to have longer noses, and we've decided they look better with flatter faces with no consideration for their health at all. We're also responsible for breeding dogs like English bulldogs and pugs to be incapable of giving birth naturally because we've bred them to have such big heads with relatively small hips. I wish every breeder would start breeding to correct the damage we've done. We caused it; if we tried, we could fix it
They could be outbred⊠but the animal associations donât want to.
Ive just watched a YT vid of an American vet giving evidence to a government committee, that's proposing bans/controls on brachycephalic digs. But the most disturbing thing was the appalling self-justifications from breeders, a vet/breeder and the breed association.
I remember that one. The lady from the AKC was such an idiot, and I swear the breeder vet should be sanctioned by the vet association since she clearly doesn't understand how the animals she's supposed to be treating function.
How lucky is Cassie? â€
Even Arabian horses are bred like this. Can't breathe. đ”âđ«
Dr. Scott, I am so glad to see you back on CZcams. I learn so much from you and I love animals so I appreciate the love you
show to all the pets you treat and the owners. I look forward to more of your videos.
So important for owners of these pups to understand how important it is to have this procedure done. Unfortunately there is no oversight in dog breeding. Dr. Scott's explanation and supreme care of his patients and the owners.
Especially important dogs with this issue not be bred.
Lovely owner and beautiful dog now who will enjoy life from here on in đđ Thank you to the Rescue Vet x
Thank you so much Dr Scott for everything you do for both the pets and their owners. Thank you for educating us
Just love you Dr Scott â€â€ so full of love and compassion for our furbabies and feathered friends †â„
I'm so happy for little Cassie!
A wonderful video. People who are thinking about buying this kind of dog should see this video. There are a lot of French bulldogs here and I'm always shocked at how many people have dogs like that. I don't see the sweet face either, I also hear the heavy breathing.
Thanks for the video and the education, I hope many people see this.
Thanks so much, I really wanted to make this film to help get the message out there #breedtobreathe đ¶đšââïž
My niece had a German Shepherd with a very STRAIGHT back. The dog was a direct descendant of the Stasi dogs of the former East Germany. The American GSDs are also bred to breed standards rather than the dogâs health. The sloping back makes the American GSDs prone to dislocated hips and other orthopedic problems. A friend of mine breeds Shih Tzu. Theyâre adorable, but being short snouts their snoring makes me feel bad for the breed.
They haven't outlawed irresponsible incorrect breeding of these dogs but have outlawed breeding xl Stafford Terriors in the UK. THOUSANDS of the dogs were destroyed because of their ignorant prime minister who has ruled them as dangerous to humans but has not given one thought of the cruel breeding people impose onto these dogs just for profit not caring about their suffering.
I do not have a pet but I love animals. I watch so many animal videos and have learned so much especially from watching Bondi Vet and Vet on the Hill. I knew what was wrong with little Cassie before you told her owner just from watching these videos. Thank you Dr Scott you are totally an amazing Vet. Have a beautiful day â€ïžđâ€ïž
Thanks so much for watching! You too đšââïžđ¶
This video reminds me of my Aunt's late Shih Tzu, Mercy. He sometimes snorted and everybody thought it was cute. As a child who knew nothing about the breed's breathing problem, I did thought that he sounded uncomfortable. He did live until he was 18 and stayed by my Aunt's side through so many things.
It would have been nice if sweet angels like Mercy and Cassie could live their entire lives not having to struggle to breathe. Thank you for making this long video.
I'm so happy for Cassie and Jenny. Wishing you ladies great happy years ahead!
The IKC needs to redo the standards for these type of dogs. I have seen historic photographs of these dogs, without the 'no nose' look. They honestly look a WHOLE lot better!!!
These dogs, and cats, have been bred for OUR(human) vanity. The critters DO NOT suffer from this vanity.
It is so good to see you working, doing something new! Iâm sure if Iâve watched everything that you did on Vet on the Hill and Bondi Vet several times.
What a great first patient! Love how much that mom cares for her baby girl! So glad they came together!
'To know one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.' Ralph Waldo Emerson
My cat Yeti, daughter of a feral Calico barn cat and ? is no more flat faced than a typical Rag Doll whom I suspect is the father since she mostly looks like a Rag Doll of the darker variety, with a sprinkling of mom's Calico thrown in. It is how she got her name, her feet look like she has been walking through snow and it is stuck on her boots. Anyway, she is flat faced enough to also have the same snoring issues for sure when she is sleeping but also when awake sometimes. Unfortunately there are no Vets withing 300 miles that perform this type of corrective surgery on cats. I'm so scared she will not have the length of life she should have. I am especially attached to her since I had bottle raised her from 3 days old.
What a thoroughly interesting & informative episode! Of course I'm aware of this fkat-nosed breed situation, but to see up close the anatomical consequences of breeding - wow. Add the intervention by the combination of a fabulous vet with a responsible pet owner is so educational. I sure hope MANY people see this. Super important.
So much pleasure watching your educational and informative video's.
Do wish YT notifications would inform me.
Thanks for popping the community comments to inform me the video is up.â€
That was wonderful for her dog to has that surgery done, poor little dog they couldâve choked to death. I think as human beings we should stop having animals that have flat noses that we were involved in. And have surgery so they can breathe better. I had a Persian cat that had a flat nose and a lot of problems.đŠđ
Fascinating to be able to see this from your point of view Scott. Breeding based on appearance alone has damaged so many breeds, I only hope it can be reversed with responsible breeders, because all dogs have an absolute right to be able to breathe freely and enjoy life to the fullest. Thank you for filming this very topic and showing us all the truth behind the "cuteness". Cassie has been given a brand new life with a wonderful owner and I am so happy that the trauma of the past can be erased, and a big thank you to you Scott for a job well done as always, you are absolutely amazing â€
Thank you so much for bringing the awareness about flat face breeds, change begins with each of us by sharing this video. My neighbour has a dog making exactly same noises, same breed - the realisation came hard for me to know how much my neighbour dog Marcel has suffered his whole life- time to make life better for him! â€ïž
I just love the joy that Dr. Scott brings to everyoneđ„°the whole surgery was very interesting. Great job !!!
I have had 4 Boston terriers, my son 4 also and none of them suffered with breathing difficulties. It come from breeders who arenât trying to get a flat face. The Boston on the show doesnât look to have an awfully short muzzle so i wonder if she has an oddly large pallet. Iâm glad she is better after the surgery. Sounds like she had a terrible start to life. You do need to watch their weight.
I've really enjoyed this video. I'm an absolute advocate of banning the breeding of these poor animals & that includes flat-faced cats. Why it's not against the law is beyond comprehension. The selfishness & cruelty of breeding for a certain look is appalling and legislation should be enacted and passed to stop breeders in their tracks. Thank you so much for showing this informative & VERY important video to the world. Cheers from Marcelle in Western Australia!
Thank you for this video. The breeding processes are really ruining the lives of some breeds.
Hey Dr Scott, what a shame eh!
I'm so pleased to hear that you can fix these horrible deformationsđ.
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Wonderful story and outcome!
What is â Cat baitingâ?
Its wonderful to see how much she LOVES her dogâ€
Love your new form of videos. We can learn much more and understand better in details the process for bring our little fur baby back to a normal life. Wish you the best Scott from a viewer in Canada xxx
My cat snores a lotâŠ. But he normally has his head upside down and backwards
She must have been In a puppy mill from the sounds of such maltreatment as a puppy
Read the breeding standards. There is a reason I wonât adopt any of these breeds
In Germany you can a fitness test. It's a treadmill-based test was developed to test brachycephalic dogs for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). It provides information about the presence of the disease, which can be used in therapeutic and breeding decisions. You then get an official certification of the test results. Some breed specific dog clubs, like the The Internationale Klub fĂŒr Französische Bulldoggen e. V. (IKFB) (French Bulldog club) have specific rules about breeding and the VDH (the 'controlling' dog club for all breeds) have Breed-specific instructions regarding breeding-related 'over typification' in purebred dogs in their show rules, these rules included many other breeds, but of course also brachycephalic dogs. The sad thing is that reputable and ethical breeders will follow these rules and guidelines, but many others will carry on as usual, with no concern for the dogs they are breeding.
I don't think banning is a solution either. As with all bans, the ethical people will stop doing it, but the people who don't care will continue illegally.
I love this, but where is Emma? I haven't seen Dr. Scott in awhile, but thought Emma would go wherever he did. But the new girls are very nice as well. God Bless!
Sounds like my dadâs sleep apnea
It is effectively suffocation. Looking at it as Apnoea helped me to understand the severity of it and the distress, mentally and physically.
it was us humans that bred long nosed staffies and the like for flatnosed dogs I like to see these breeds that have flat faces to be bred back to the longsnouted dogs that were in the past
This video reminds me of Australia Zoo where Steve Irwin used to live the zoo actually got a hospital for obviously injured patients and they let the public see the operation just the adults but they can ask the children for permission at the injured species and some of them
Okay that is hilarious she said no Wednesday's pink day well I'm watching this on a Wednesday and I'm sitting here in a pink shirt
Im looking forward to starting veterinary nursing. I also volunteer with a vet
I've got a wild dog from the carribean they are called pot cakes so have generations of breeding out any pedigree characteristics.her nose is pointed and she has eyes similar to a sighthounds.
What a sweet little dogâ€
Used for..."cat baiting?" Did I hear that right? There are dogs trained to hunt cats?! I have heard of training dogs to fight each other, but not this! The depths of humanity's cruelty seem like a bottomless pit!
Not just breeders at fault 98%, yes. People wanting certain looks
I wish you were my vet
Is Dr Scott in a new office. His operating room is fantastic. It is a shame that the breed can be shown and have become # 1 breed. This is only one of the serious of birth defects the can be born with. Like Dr. Scott hinted they should not be bred.
I had a long soft palate and had 1/2 surgically removed plus tonsillectomy and throat tissue removed. It worked, but gosh was it a painful recovery. Poor dog. Maybe they can develop the breed with a longer nose.
My sister also had the same procedure as yourself and swore that it was the most painful thing she's ever had to recover from. It made me very aware of the pain that Cassie could have experienced during her recovery, but the vet team were very good in making sure she was as comfortable as possible during her recovery. .
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I recall the Boxer dog breed was the first flat face breed I had ever seen. I'm curious now: Does the boxer also have little to no skeletal structure forming its face?
I do agree with you Dr. Scott, flat face dogs should not be allowed to breed like this!!! And Jenny sounds like maybe she is or was a Radiologist? Thank you for sharing this video and information.
ME TO I HAVE BEEN IN THE MEDICAL FEILD EMERGACY ROOM PRIVATE NURSE I CAN SEE PLUS I HAVE HAD SO MANY SURGERIES MYSELF
I really feel like the Kennel Clubs around the world should be more strict and vocal on the health issues that plague brachycephalic dogs. I feel the same way about the show standards for working dog breeds that cause severe hip issues. Show standards should not encourage the breeding of dogs that subsequently causes them to suffer severe health issues.
It is the breed standard. They are in denial.
If the kennel clubs do rhar breeders will just leave and/or choose a new board/ found a new kennel club.
@@wendyblaauw2578 you are right, for the wrong reasons. One guy I know, he bred German shepherds, did leave when the new standards came in. He took two looks, he declared it was not in the interests of dogs. Turns out he was correct as Cruffs 2016 champ exemplified. These days he is happy as a clam breeding HEALTHY, intelligent, attentive, working line dogsâŠ
Some of his dogs have served with insert military or police here. He, and European working line dogs are the major sources, apart of what we also breed. None if those dogs could grace a show ring. However, they are used for what they were bred to do.
Breeders of multiple breeds need to wake up. All their hubris is leading to very unhealthy animals. Brachiocephalic breeds are just the worse, more obvious. It should be classified as animal abuse.
If you canât tell, I have very strong feelings about this. When we were searching for a dog in 2019âŠmy husband had fallen in love with pugs. They are adorable. So we went down and read on the breedâŠwhat we found left us in shock. We purposely adopted a special needs chihuahua mixâŠwe sort of did not fully know what atopic dermatitis is. We are once again in search of a dog, with a good temperament, with potential to be trained as a service dog. There is a slew of breeds, or even mixes, we wonât take even a look at. Flat faced dogs is one of them.
They are not healthy, and boy they have so many issues. If it takes governments, itâs starting, forbidding these dogs as animal abuse, so be it. Maybe increasing numbers of regulatory bodies around Europe, and now the US, will wake breeders up and they will start outcrossing these animals. Or, the breeds will go extinct. The fact they canât deliver naturally should be the huge red blaring light for breeders.
My brother was in that world when I was growing up, the show ring. He bred champion Great DanesâŠand boy the excuses breeders come with are just amazing.
Great informative showâ€
Aw poor buba â€
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