"Predicting Canine Longevity: The Nose Size and Face Shape Connection"
A large study in the UK found that a dog's snout length, body size, and sex can influence its life expectancy, with flat-faced, or brachycephalic, dogs generally living shorter lives. The study revealed that small-sized, long-faced females tend to live the longest, while flat-faced breeds like English bulldogs and French bulldogs have shorter life expectancies. The findings have prompted concerns from experts about the health and welfare of these breeds, with calls for prioritizing health over aesthetic trends in dog breeding. Additionally, the study suggests that purebred dogs tend to outlive mixed breeds, and ongoing research is exploring the life expectancies of popular designer dog breeds.
