Owner Awareness, Motivation and Ethical Considerations in the Choice of Brachycephalic Breeds: Evidence from an Italian Veterinary Teaching Hospital Survey

The recent surge in the popularity of brachycephalic dog breeds has raised concerns about their predisposition to serious health issues linked to breed-specific morphological traits. This study examined the demographic characteristics, motivations, and awareness of owners regarding welfare issues in...

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Hauptverfasser:	Giovanna Martelli, Fabio Ostanello, Margherita Capitelli, Marco Pietra
Format:	Artigo
Sprache:	Inglês
Veröffentlicht:	MDPI AG 2025-08-01
Schriftenreihe:	Animals
Schlagworte:	extreme traits dog welfare veterinary counseling brachycephalic breeds owner demography emotional decision-making
Online-Zugang:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/15/2288
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