#boston terriers

bewareofdragon:

vetstudentnl:

Left photo: trachea of a “normal” dog
Right photo: trachea of a brachycephalic dog

Sad, isn’t it?

Please think about this before you buy one of those “cute”, trendy breeds like pugs or Boston terriers or french bulldogs.  Those grunting, wheezing sounds you hear them make sometimes? - it means they can’t get enough air and are struggling to breathe.