Strong And Cute: 12 Flat Faced Dogs In Detail

Flat faced dogs look cute, cuddly and adorable to many, mostly due to their unique facial features. But do you know these dogs aren’t naturally evolved to look like this, but due to selective breeding over the years and had developed a condition named “Brachycephaly”, where a dog has relatively short and flattened muzzle with compressed skull resulting in protruding eyes. This condition makes a dog more susceptible to Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), other respiratory issues, eye conditions, heart issues, joint issues and even other health issues. Flat faced dogs can overheat quickly and get a heatstroke fast as they aren’t able to cool down by panting just like other dogs, due to their short nostrils and narrow airway passage. These dogs needs extra care, attention and vet checkups than others due to their sensitive anatomy. We bring you a list of top 12 flat faced dogs and things you should know about them:

An ancient rooted, small dog breed with wrinkly flat face and curled tail. This dog has an average height of 10- 13 inches with short, smooth, dense and shiny coat. These dogs are sensitive, loving, charming and very social in nature.

A medium sized stocky and muscular build dog. With an average height of 12 to 16 inches and a short, smooth and shiny textured coat. These dogs have a calm, curious, protective and friendly nature.

A small toy dog breed with big round eyes, floppy ears and a distinct underbite. With an average height of 8-11 inches, this have has a long, soft and silky coat. They have social, playful, intelligent and loving nature.

Another cute looking toy breed with very small muscular body and large round eyes. This dog has an average height of 6 to 9 inches with long, thick and soft fur. They have a bold, intelligent and affectionate nature.

A sporty and compact looking dog with big round eyes, square face, short tail and erect ears. They have an average height of 15-17 inches with short and smooth textured coat. This dog has a very friendly, intelligent, playful and loving personality.

Another small toy dog with large head, round eyes with fountain like heavily coated tail. This dog has an average height of 8-11 inches, and a long and silky coat. They have a cat like personality with intelligent, lively, sensitive and loving nature.

One more toy dog breed with a moustache and a beard, accompanied by round head, round eyes and an underbite. This dog has an average height of 7-10 inches and a coat which comes in both rough, medium length and smooth, short length. These dogs have a sensitive, social, playful, intelligent and loving nature.

A fluffy looking, muscular built dog with a distinct fur around its head, resembling a lion’s mane, deep set eyes and a purplish tongue. This dog has an average height of 17-20 inches and comes in both long with coarse texture and short with smooth texture fur. These dogs have a calm, intelligent, independent and protective nature.

A solid build dog with muscular body, large square head and 'V' shaped floppy ears. These dogs have a average height of 24- 27 inches with short and stiff coat, and a gentle, protective, intelligent and affectionate nature.

A cross breed toy dog with small muscular body, bat like erect ears and a wrinkled square face. These dogs have an average height of 11-13 inches with a short, smooth and glossy coat. They have a social, lively, alert and loving nature.

A small toy breed with a monkey like face with a moustache, beard and bushy eyebrows, accompanied by a square body and an underbite. This dog has an average height of 10-12 inches with a rough and dense medium length coat that looks shaggy. These dogs have a courageous, lively, curious and affectionate personality.

A large muscular and athletic built dog with a wrinkled square face and a very strong jaw. This dog has an average height of 21-25 inches with a short, smooth, sleek and shinny coat. They have an intelligent, energetic, fearless, playful, friendly and loving nature.

So, these were some flat faced breeds with their unique appearance and personality. They were cute, affectionate, intelligent and even bold. These dogs are just as good companions as the other dogs but only need some special care and extra attention.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. Are flat faced dogs healthy?
   No, flat faced dogs are not considered healthy due to their physical anatomy. These dogs have narrow nostrils, an elongated soft palate and a small windpipe, so they are susceptible to Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), breathing difficulties, eye and skin infections, dental problems, heatstroke, spinal and joint issues, etc.
2. What are the dogs with flat faces called?
   Dogs with flat face are scientifically described as brachycephalic breeds. It comes from two greek words that means, 'short' and 'head'. This condition can make a dog prone to serious health issues and (BOAS) syndrome. These breeds need extra care and regular vet checkups.
3. What dog is known as the heartbreak dog?
   The dog breed, Rhodesian Ridgeback is known by the nickname 'the heartbreak dog' due to their deep, emotional and loving bond and genetical serious health issues that are inevitable, which can cause great sorrow to their owners.
4. Why do flat faced dogs overheat?
   Flat faced dogs overheat due to their anatomy, which is a shorter muzzle and a compressed respiratory system. They can't pant like normal dogs and cool themselves as they have short and narrow nostrils, so they overheat faster.