Those who own short-snouted dog
breeds, whether it be a bulldog
, a pug
, or any other breed with a short snout, should pay attention. Government data released Friday shows that of the purebred
dog deaths on airplanes over the past five years, short-snouted breeds accounted for roughly half of the fatalities.
breeds, whether it be a bulldog, a pug, or any other breed with a short snout, should pay attention. Government data released Friday shows that of the purebred dog deaths on airplanes over the past five years, short-snouted breeds accounted for roughly half of the fatalities.It's been said that riding as cargo
, which is how most dogs are shipped, is rough on them. In May of 2005, airlines had to begin disclosing dog deaths when shipped as cargo, and the report said that at least 122 dog deaths were reported during that time frame.
, which is how most dogs are shipped, is rough on them. In May of 2005, airlines had to begin disclosing dog deaths when shipped as cargo, and the report said that at least 122 dog deaths were reported during that time frame.Among the purebreds (108) involved, English bulldogs accounted for the single highest number of deaths (25). Next were pugs, with 11 deaths. After that, were golden retrievers
and labrador retrievers
, at 7 each, followed by French bulldogs
at six, and American Staffordshire terriers
with four reported deaths. Boxers
, cockapoos
, Pomeranians
and Pekinese
accounted for two deaths apiece.
and labrador retrievers, at 7 each, followed by French bulldogs at six, and American Staffordshire terriers with four reported deaths. Boxers, cockapoos, Pomeranians and Pekinese accounted for two deaths apiece.It's believed that the way dogs pant, and specifically, how short-snouted dogs pant, is at issue. Dogs with short-noses, according to Dan Bandy, chairman of the Bulldog Club of America's health committee, have a skull formation that affects their air passages.
Club of America's health committee, have a skull formation that affects their air passages."The way all dogs cool themselves is basically through respiration, either just panting or the action of breathing in or out, is a method of heat exchange for them. A dog that has a long snout or a long muzzle has more surface area within its nasal cavity for that heat exchange to take place. So breeds like labradors or collies or those types of dogs with the long muzzles have a more efficient cooling system."
Many cargo holds are not air-conditioned, and thus present a threat to animals, particularly during warm summer months. Dogs don't sweat; they pant to cool themselves.
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