Are you a sucker for a smushy-faced dog? This post is for you! Check out 18 endearing dog breeds with flat faces below;
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Charming, loving, and mischievous, the Pug is one of the world’s oldest dog breeds and can be traced back as far as 2,000 years!
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One of the world’s most popular small dog breeds, the French Bulldog is a friendly, playful, and adaptable breed that simply loves being the center of attention.
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According to the AKC, the Brussels Griffon is a super-intelligent and sensitive breed that originated from breeding an Affenpinscher with a Belgian street dog.
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Originally from China, the Pekingese is a compact, toy companion dog of regal bearing.
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Known as the Japanese Spaniel until 1977, the AKC describes the Japanese Chin as a charming, loving, and noble breed.
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As the name suggests, the Boston Terrier is a native American breed and is the result of a cross between an English Bulldog and a White English Terrier.
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Although the English Toy Spaniel looks very similar to that of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (they are related), the English Toy Spaniel is a slightly smaller breed, with more of a domed head and flatter face.
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Described by the AKC as gentle, affectionate, and graceful, Cavaliers get along nicely with children and other dogs and do well with active owners and homebodies alike.
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Another ancient Asian toy breed, the Tibetan Spaniel is known for its flat, silky coat and lion-like mane. According to the AKC, ancestors of the Tibetan Spaniel lived in monasteries with Buddhist monks and were called “little lions”.
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German for “monkey dog” or “ape terrier”, the Affenpinscher was originally bred to exterminate rats and other pests from German stables.
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Originally shown in the Terrier Group, Lhasa Apsos are now members of the Non-Sporting dog group. According to the AKC, Lhasa Apsos are a smart, confident, and funny breed famous for their floor-length, flat-hanging coats.
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According to the AKC, the Shih Tzu was developed centuries ago from Tibetan breeding stock and is most likely the product of a cross between the Lhasa Apso and Pekingese.
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Known for their smushy faces and low, stocky bodies, the Bulldog is a friendly, courageous, and calm breed that can weigh up to 50 lbs.
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The AKC describes the Chow Chow as an all-purpose dog breed of ancient Chinese origin with a distinctive lion-like mane, snobbish expression, and stiff-legged gait.
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One of America’s most popular dog breeds, the Boxer is a loyal, affectionate, and intelligent breed with an excellent work ethic.
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Also known as the French Mastiff, the Dogue de Bordeaux is an affectionate, loyal and courageous breed with an average life expectancy of 5-8 years.
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The AKC describes the Bullmastiff breed as being “fearless at work” and “docile at home”. This breed was originally developed to guard against poachers who threatened gameland in England.
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According to the AKC, Cane Corsos are intelligent, loyal, and eager to please. Originally from Italy, the breed’s name roughly translates from Latin as ‘bodyguard dog’ – it’s easy to see why!
Whilst their smushy faces may seem cute, sadly, many flat-faced dog breeds also suffer from a raft of health conditions as a result of their condensed facial features (some breeds more than others).
For more information regarding the potential health risks associated with flat-faced dog breed ownership, be sure to check out the following educational articles from Dogtime and the RSPCA;
The Problem With Breeding Brachycephalic (Short-Faced) Dogs – Dogtime
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