Pies: The French Bulldog is incapable of reproducing naturally

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Neonatal viability evaluation by Apgar score in puppies delivered by cesarean section in two brachycephalic breeds (English and French bulldog)

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Estafilectomia e rinoplastia em Bulldog Francês. The brachycephalic syndrome is a set of anatomical and physiological changes that hinder the passage of air through the airways. This syndrome combines nostril stenosis and soft palate elongation as primary changes, which lead to secondary changes. Because of these factors, the animal makes greater respiratory effort, presenting clinical signs such as snoring during sleep and awake, intolerance to physical exercise, dysphagia, reverse sneezing and cyanosis. The report aims to present the surgical techniques used for staphylectomy and rhinoplasty to correct respiratory distress in a French Bulldog canine.

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The French Bulldog (French: Bouledogue Français) is a French breed of companion dog or toy dog. It appeared in Paris in the mid-nineteenth century, apparently the result of cross-breeding of Toy Bulldogs imported from England and local Parisian ratters. It is commonly kept as a pet and is among the most frequently registered dogs in a number of countries including Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The breed is susceptible to various health problems due to being bred for its distinctive flat face and skin wrinkles.

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Health status and disease prevalences in French bulldogs in Germany: insights from a survey-based study.. BACKGROUND: The French bulldog has recently become one of the most popular dog breeds in the UK, Germany, and the USA. Known for its brachycephalic facial structure, characterized by a short muzzle and flat nose, the breed is predisposed to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) and other health concerns, including gastrointestinal, dermatological, and orthopedic conditions. These conditions are distressing for affected dogs and present significant challenges for their owners and healthcare providers. A survey targeting French bulldog owners in Germany was conducted to invest…

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ANALYSIS OF GENETIC STRUCTURE OF DOGS OF FRENCH BULLDOG BREED USING MICROSATELLITE DNA MARKERS. Genetic variability of domestic dogs is a source for effective process of breed formation and creating unique gene complexes. In the world, for preservation of genetic resources of dogs, there are dog training associations which have great confidence: American Club Dog Breeders (AKC), the British Kennel Club (KC) and the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI), aimed at protecting breeding dogs, standards creation, registration of a breed, and issuance of accurate pedigrees.
 Evaluation of the genetic diversity of dog breeds is able to significantly complement and improve their breeding…

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Pseudo-hermafrodita masculino em cão da raça Bulldog francês: Relato de caso. Abstract: The aim of this study was to report a case of male pseudohermaphroditism in a French Bulldog that had testicles, vulva and poorly developed penis. Intersexuality or hermaphroditism is a concept that refers to anomalies present from birth in animals that have ambiguous sexual characteristics, that is, that do not clearly fit as male or female. These anomalies can be divided into two main categories: true hermaphrodites and pseudohermaphrodites. An individual is considered a male pseudohermaphrodite when he has female sexual characteristics, but has testicular gonads. Male pseudohermaphroditism is the most…

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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the cornea in French Bulldog: case report. Abstract Background: Corneal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is considered as a rare condition in dogs and our aim is to report a case of the disease in French Bulldog and discus the factors leading to development of it. Misdiagnosing of SCC can potentially delay treatment and increase morbidity Case presentation: A 2.6-year-old French Bulldog, with growing, nonpainful mass on the left eye was examined in University veterinary hospital of Trakia university in Stara Zagora. During the examination, a brown mass located on 6 o’clock with oval shape and diameter 4 mm, affection 20% of the cornea, was suspected as squamous…

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