The Nationwide® Brachycephalic Breed Disease Prevalence Study

The Nationwide® Brachycephalic Breed Disease Prevalence Study

Short-nosed breeds more often affected by common conditions, not just known issues

"With an analysis that shows brachycephalic breeds significantly more impacted than their structurally normal counterparts across a range of common conditions, Nationwide has opened a new topic for discussion. In so doing, we hope to help improve the quality of life for these dogs, and to lessen the expense their owners have in caring for them."

Calling attention to the Brachycephalic Issues has been a focus of DogWellNet. The call for evidence based numbers that relate to health issues in breeds is an important step to guide efforts and action plans designed to help dogs live better lives. The study from Nationwide® includes data on 24 Brachycephalic breeds collected from the years 2007-2015. The presentation does not focus on the Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome BOAS condition in Brachy's, but rather focuses on commonly occurring illnesses and body systems affected. The conclusions drawn from the Nationwide® insurance claims data is that Brachycephalic breeds show a higher incidence of some common diseases than their non-brachycephalic counterparts. This report is a reader-friendly presentation, one which owners can reference when seeking breed health information or veterinary attention for their pet. The study provides information useful to puppy buyers in their selection of a breed and breeder. We at DWN commend Nationwide for producing this study which adds quality information to the discussion of Brachycephalic breeds.

Also see DWN articles and Agria Insurance data:

Demography and health of Pugs under primary veterinary care in England
Agria insurance data - Pug

Prevalence of disorders recorded in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels attending primary-care veterinary practices in England
Agria Insurance data - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Brachycephalic Resources: External Links

Agria insurance data - brachy breeds