Last Updated on February 3, 2021
1. Chow Chow
This dog breed is the champion of the incidences of heat-related illnesses. In addition to having the brachycephalic skull, characterized by a shortened head, a flat face, and a short nose, it makes up a dense and voluminous coat. According to researchers, the body’s cooling mechanisms are much less effective in breeds with these characteristics.
2. Bulldog
Bulldog won the silver medal in this competition. But nobody wants to win it, right? The formation of the respiratory apparatus in this breed has specificities such as smaller nostrils, longer soft palate, larger tongue, and narrower trachea. That’s why this breed is regularly cited as a case study in medical guidelines on heatstroke in dogs.
