Brachycephaly

Questions about brachycephaly

In animals, brachycephaly is the result of selective breeding. Through breeding selection, the skull, particularly the nose and lower jaw, became increasingly shortened. Even adult animals should retain their childlike snub nose. When short-headedness is exaggerated through excessive and incorrect selection, an extreme form of brachycephaly results. With these FAQs we answer the most frequently asked questions.

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