Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is a condition that affects dogs with short, flat faces, like Pugs, Bulldogs, and Shih ...

While this appearance might add to the cuteness for some, it can really affect their breathing. Many brachycephalic dog breeds suffer with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). This can ...

The Respiratory Function Grading requirement has been introduced to protect the health of these popular breeds and raise ...

Dogs that receive a grade 3 score, meaning they have severe BOAS and show clear signs of breathing distress, will be banned from the competition. The new rule has been introduced to address the ...