Besides breeds, dogs are often classified based on their facial features, and there are three classes: brachycephalic, mesocephalic, and dolichocephalic. Brachycephalic dogs have round heads and ...
The normal head shape of American infants has changed from mildly dolichocephalic to mildly brachycephalic. Although normalcy is redefined, societal or parental expectations do not change immediately.
Limit prone positioning if the infant is dolichocephalic. The dolichocephalic head shape (Fig 4) interferes with the development of midline positioning and head control, causing a persistent ...