Historically, a dolichocephalic (elongated) head shape was the norm. Currently the norm has changed to a more brachycephalic (shorter and broader) shape. Since the American Academy of Pediatrics ...

And it’s not just dogs that are affected; cats and rabbits can also have shortened head shapes with repercussions on their health. Let’s take a look at some of the brachycephalic animal breeds.

Brachycephalic, or "brachy" dogs - like pugs ... "We now know that several severe health issues are linked to the extreme body shape of pugs that many humans find so cute," Dr Dan O'Neill ...