Table 4 Questionnaire responses for the four stakeholder groups regarding their opinions on how to address health issues related to the physical appearance of brachycephalic breeds.
Veterinarian (n = 557) | Show judge (n = 118) | Breeder (n = 1551) | Dog owner (n = 1602) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q4. I think that health issues related to the physical appearance of short-nosed dogs are a serious threat to their health* | ||||
Yes | 530 (95.1%) | 31 (26.3%) | 949 (61.2%) | 862 (53.8%) |
Partly | 25 (4.5%) | 59 (50.0%) | 428 (27.6%) | 462 (28.8%) |
No | 2 (0.4%) | 25 (21.2%) | 93 (6.0%) | 86 (5.4%) |
I do not know | 0 (0%) | 3 (2.5%) | 81 (5.2%) | 192 (2.0%) |
Q5. I think it is good that the impact of anatomical features on the health of short-nosed dogs is brought to the attention* | ||||
Yes | 547 (98.8%) | 58 (49.2%) | 1253 (80.8%) | 1308 (81.6%) |
Partly | 10 (1.8%) | 45 (38.1%) | 220 (14.2%) | 176 (11.0%) |
No | 0 (0%) | 4 (3.4%) | 17 (1.1%) | 16 (1.0%) |
I do not agree that such health issues exist | 0 (0%) | 8 (6.8%) | 37 (2.4%) | 33 (2.1%) |
I do not know | 0 (0%) | 3 (2.5%) | 24 (1.5%) | 69 (4.3%) |
Q6. I think it is positive that measures have been taken to prevent the impact of anatomical features on the health of short-nosed dogs (registration of surgical procedures, guidelines for evaluation at dog shows, certificate of breathing capacity)* | ||||
Yes | 516 (92.6%) | 70 (59.3%) | 1271 (81.9%) | 1320 (82.4%) |
Partly | 32 (5.7%) | 38 (32.2%) | 193 (12.4%) | 130 (8.1%) |
No | 2 (0.4%) | 8 (6.8%) | 43 (2.8%) | 25 (1.6%) |
I do not know | 7 (1.2%) | 2 (1.7%) | 44 (2.8%) | 127 (7.9%) |
Q7. I think further measures should be taken to prevent the impact of anatomical features on the health of short-nosed dogs* | ||||
Yes | 531 (95.3%) | 22 (18.6%) | 876 (56.5%) | 1010 (63.0%) |
Partly | 15 (2.7%) | 36 (30.5%) | 319 (20.6%) | 257 (16.0%) |
No | 1 (0.2%) | 47 (39.8%) | 171 (11.0%) | 69 (4.3%) |
I do not know | 10 (1.8%) | 13 (11.0%) | 185 (11.9)% | 266 (16.6%) |
Q8. I am positive to a ban on breeding from dogs with such short noses that it increases the risk of health issues (such as breathing problems, impaired regulation of heat, eye injuries, skin problems)* | ||||
Yes | 527 (94.6%) | 27 (22.9%) | 1017 (65.6%) | 1170 (73.0%) |
Partly | 24 (4.3%) | 28 (23.7%) | 294 (19.0%) | 221 (13.8%) |
No | 6 (1.1%) | 58 (49.2%) | 194 (12.5%) | 130 (8.1%) |
I do not know | 0 (0%) | 5 (4.2%) | 46 (3.0%) | 81 (5.1%) |
Q9. I am positive to a ban on all breeding of short-nosed dog types or breeds* | ||||
Yes | 207 (37.2%) | 1 (0.8%) | 229 (14.8%) | 311 (19.4%) |
Partly | 216 (38.8%) | 9 (7.6%) | 335 (21.6%) | 405 (25.3%) |
No | 121 (21.7%) | 106 (89.8%) | 899 (58.0%) | 725 (45.3%) |
I do not know | 13 (2.3%) | 2 (1.7%) | 88 (5.7%) | 161 (10.0%) |
Q10. I think it is important to follow the breed standard from the breed’s country of origin when choosing breeding animals, even if it can be associated with health issues related to their physical appearance* | ||||
Yes | 23 (4.1%) | 33 (28.0%) | 257 (16.6%) | 232 (14.5%) |
Partly | 18 (3.2%) | 37 (31.4%) | 331 (21.3%) | 208 (13.0%) |
No | 508 (91.2%) | 38 (32.2%) | 861 (55.5%) | 914 (57.1%) |
I do not know | 8 (1.4%) | 10 (8.5%) | 102 (6.6%) | 248 (15.5%) |
Q11. I think that guidelines for how short-nosed breeds should look, ought to be decided based on knowledge regarding health issues related to the physical appearance* | ||||
Yes | 543 (97.5%) | 55 (46.6%) | 1272 (82.0%) | 1383 (86.3%) |
Partly | 13 (2.3%) | 53 (44.9%) | 240 (15.5%) | 188 (11.7%) |
No | 1 (0.2%) | 10 (8.5%) | 39 (2.5%) | 31 (1.9%) |