{"id":1407,"date":"2025-03-18T12:41:39","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T12:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kortsnuitenblijvenbestaan.com\/?page_id=1407"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:50:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T10:50:16","slug":"informatie","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kortsnuitenblijvenbestaan.com\/en\/informatie\/","title":{"rendered":"Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1407\" class=\"elementor elementor-1407\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b734e4f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b734e4f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a30e50e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a30e50e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Table of Content met styling en hover-effect -->\n<nav id=\"inhoud\" class=\"toc\">\n  <h2>inhoud<\/h2>\n  <ul>\n    <li><a href=\"#oorsprong\">The Origin of Stichting Kortsnuiten Blijven Bestaan<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#erkende-kleuren\">Recognised colours of the French Bulldog according to the FCI<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#Engelse-Bulldog\">Recognised Colours According to the FCI Standard of the English Bulldog<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#brachycefaal\">Point of Attention<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#Dataonderzoek-Kortsnuitige-Honden\">Research on Brachycephalic Dogs<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n\n<style>\n  \/* Zorgt voor een vloeiende scroll en een offset zodat anchors niet tegen de header plakken *\/\n  html {\n    scroll-behavior: smooth;\n    scroll-padding-top: 80px; 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preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 120 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpolygon points=&#039;0,14.4 0,21 11.5,12.4 21.3,20 30.4,11.1 40.3,20 51,12.4 60.6,20 69.6,11.1 79.3,20 90.1,12.4 99.6,20 109.7,11.1 120,21 120,14.4 109.7,5 99.6,13 90.1,5 79.3,14.5 71,5.7 60.6,12.4 51,5 40.3,14.5 31.1,5 21.3,13 11.5,5 \t&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d8a1b9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6d8a1b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"oorsprong\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae416c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae416c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Origin of Stichting Kortsnuiten Blijven Bestaan<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4f6100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4f6100\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It started in January 2023 with a Facebook group: the \u201cRecognised Brachycephalic Breeds Group.\u201d This group was founded following an inventory among breeders and enthusiasts of brachycephalic dog breeds. The question was simple but important: who still wanted to breed brachycephalic dogs, and who was willing to purchase one? Was there still a group that had not given up the fight for responsibly bred, purebred brachycephalic dogs?<\/p><p>In April 2024, a next step was taken: the founding of Brachy\u2019s Blijven Bestaan. This group aimed to provide a counter-narrative to the campaign by Dier&amp;Recht, which used posters to advocate for the abolition of brachycephalic dog breeds. This campaign ultimately contributed to the breeding ban on brachycephalic dogs.\n\nBreeders had by then acknowledged that the BOAS test was a useful step towards healthier breeding practices, but unfortunately, policymakers did not yet see its added value.<\/p><p>This situation gave Brachy\u2019s Blijven Bestaan the opportunity to spark discussion about the preservation of brachycephalic dog breeds. Soon, more volunteers joined and the group began to grow. An enthusiastic and driven community emerged, committed to the preservation and continued existence of purebred brachycephalic dogs in the Netherlands.<\/p><p>However, it became clear that the group\u2019s name was not entirely fitting, partly due to the \u201cprofessional bias\u201d associated with it. It was time for a new name: Kortsnuiten Blijven Bestaan. This name has since become an inseparable part of the Dutch brachycephalic dog community.<\/p><p>In 2024, the group began actively engaging in educational outreach activities. Volunteers provided information at various events on how healthy brachycephalic dogs can be bred, should the breeding ban be lifted. For 2025, six events are already scheduled, which can be followed via the foundation\u2019s website: www.kortsnuitenblijvenbestaan.com.<\/p><p>What started as a think tank has grown in just over a year into a foundation: Stichting Kortsnuiten Blijven Bestaan. We are incredibly proud of this development \u2013 and we owe it in part to the generous gifts and donations from our sponsors and donors. Without them, we would not have come this far.<\/p><p>One of the most important activities in which our followers and supporters have helped us is the petition. Thanks to your support, we have now collected so many signatures that we will be able to present it to the House of Representatives in The Hague in March. It would be great if we don\u2019t have to do this alone, so keep an eye on our channels for more information on how you can help.<\/p><p>We, Stichting Kortsnuiten Blijven Bestaan, will not give up the fight. Our brachycephalic dogs mean so much to us that it is unthinkable for these breeds to disappear in the future. Giving up is not an option!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f6ab0c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3f6ab0c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5545da elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d5545da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 120 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpolygon points=&#039;0,14.4 0,21 11.5,12.4 21.3,20 30.4,11.1 40.3,20 51,12.4 60.6,20 69.6,11.1 79.3,20 90.1,12.4 99.6,20 109.7,11.1 120,21 120,14.4 109.7,5 99.6,13 90.1,5 79.3,14.5 71,5.7 60.6,12.4 51,5 40.3,14.5 31.1,5 21.3,13 11.5,5 \t&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f0fd55 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8f0fd55\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"erkende-kleuren\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2808b89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2808b89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recognised colours of the French Bulldog according to the FCI<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0dc18f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0dc18f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">If you dream of a French Bulldog with an official F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Cynologique Internationale pedigree, make sure to pay close attention to the coat colour! Only the following colours comply with the breed standard:<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\" class=\"translation-block\">\u2714  Fawn \u2013 ranging from light to dark shades, with or without a black mask<\/div><div dir=\"auto\" class=\"translation-block\">\u2714  Brindle \u2013 fawn with dark stripes, sometimes with a black mask<\/div><div dir=\"auto\" class=\"translation-block\">\u2714  Pied \u2013 brindle or fawn with white patches<\/div><div dir=\"auto\" class=\"translation-block\">\u2714  White  \u2013 completely white, provided the nose is black<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xgzva0m xhhsvwb xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x168nmei x13lgxp2 x5pf9jr xo71vjh\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5e\/2\/16\/274c.png\" alt=\"\u274c\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span> <em><strong>Disqualifying colours<\/strong><\/em><\/div><div dir=\"auto\">Dogs with black, blue, brown, lilac, merle, black and tan, or variations thereof are disqualified according to the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Cynologique Internationale (FCI). The coat type \u201cFluffy\u201d also falls outside the breed standard and is therefore not accepted.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">Choose wisely and ensure your French Bulldog complies with the standards for purebred conformation! <span class=\"html-span xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xgzva0m xhhsvwb xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x168nmei x13lgxp2 x5pf9jr xo71vjh\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t7d\/2\/16\/1f43e.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc3e\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64b9c31 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"64b9c31\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c972b64 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c972b64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 120 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpolygon points=&#039;0,14.4 0,21 11.5,12.4 21.3,20 30.4,11.1 40.3,20 51,12.4 60.6,20 69.6,11.1 79.3,20 90.1,12.4 99.6,20 109.7,11.1 120,21 120,14.4 109.7,5 99.6,13 90.1,5 79.3,14.5 71,5.7 60.6,12.4 51,5 40.3,14.5 31.1,5 21.3,13 11.5,5 \t&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df334a1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"df334a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Engelse-Bulldog\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f11528 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f11528\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recognised colours according to the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Cynologique Internationale (FCI) standard of the English Bulldog<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4acfe6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4acfe6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\"><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph translation-block\">At Kortsnuiten Blijven Bestaan, we are committed to responsible breeding practices and the welfare of brachycephalic breeds. Increasingly, we see English Bulldogs appearing in striking colours such as <em>blue, lilac, chocolate, merle<\/em> or <em>black\/tan<\/em>. Although these colours are sometimes promoted as \u201crare\u201d or \u201cexclusive\u201d, it is important to critically examine their origin.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph translation-block\">These colours and patterns fall <strong>outside the official breed standard<\/strong> of the English Bulldog. This does not automatically mean that all dogs with these coats have health issues, but it does raise questions about the motivation behind breeding them. Unfortunately, some of these colours are associated with irresponsible breeding practices, where profit is sometimes prioritised over animal welfare.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Why is this a problem?<\/p><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Health risks<\/strong>: Certain colours (such as <em>merle<\/em>) may be linked to genetic disorders, especially when they are the result of crossbreeding.<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>False scarcity<\/strong>: Breeders sometimes charge high prices for \u201crare\u201d colours, while these often result from non-standard genetic combinations.<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Shift from core values<\/strong>: A healthy, breed-standard English Bulldog does not need an exotic colour to be a great companion.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph translation-block\">Our appeal:<br>Make sure you are well informed and choose breeders who are transparent about their breeding goals, health testing, and respect for the breed standard. Always ask about a puppy\u2019s background and be alert to commercial pricing for \u201cspecial\u201d colours.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cca7b9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1cca7b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eab5705 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"eab5705\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 120 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpolygon points=&#039;0,14.4 0,21 11.5,12.4 21.3,20 30.4,11.1 40.3,20 51,12.4 60.6,20 69.6,11.1 79.3,20 90.1,12.4 99.6,20 109.7,11.1 120,21 120,14.4 109.7,5 99.6,13 90.1,5 79.3,14.5 71,5.7 60.6,12.4 51,5 40.3,14.5 31.1,5 21.3,13 11.5,5 \t&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ccfd11 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0ccfd11\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"brachycefaal\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-469080d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"469080d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Point of attention \u2013 compiled by Stichting Kortsnuiten Blijven Bestaan<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7380d54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7380d54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\"><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">During a recent meeting, we explored the question:<\/p><h5 class=\"translation-block\"><em>What are brachycephalic dogs?<\/em> \ud83d\udc36<\/h5><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph translation-block\">Many dog lovers are not aware that their loyal companion may be <em>brachycephalic<\/em> \u2013 in other words, short-muzzled. In cooperation with Dier&amp;Recht, the Landelijk InformatieCentrum Gezelschapsdieren (LICG) has compiled a list of all brachycephalic breeds.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph translation-block\">Dutch legislation imposes restrictions on breeding brachycephalic dogs. Breeders are only allowed to breed if they comply with strict criteria. Unfortunately, this legislation is based on criteria from Utrecht University, while the internationally recognised *BOAS test protocol* was not taken into account (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekennelclub.org.uk\/rfgs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Kennel Club RFGs<\/a>). This test does not assess muzzle length, but focuses on the <em>internal respiratory system<\/em> \u2013 which is crucial for healthy breathing.<\/p><hr \/><h5><em>Which breeds are brachycephalic?<\/em><\/h5><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">According to the Landelijk InformatieCentrum Gezelschapsdieren (LICG), these breeds are brachycephalic:<\/p><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Mopshond<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Franse Bulldog<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Engelse Bulldog<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Boston Terri\u00ebr<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Pekingees<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Shih Tzu<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Lhasa Apso<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">King Charles Spaniel<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Cavalier King Charles Spaniel<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Yorkshire Terri\u00ebr<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Chihuahua<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Dwergkeeshond<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Maltezer<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Japanse Spaniel<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Affenpincher<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Griffon Belge<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Griffon Bruxellois<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Petit Braban\u00e7on<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Staffordshire Bull Terri\u00ebr<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Boxer<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Bordeaux Dog<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Bullmastiff<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Mastiff<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Mastino Napolitano<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph translation-block\">(Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.licg.nl\/honden\/boas-bij-kortsnuitige-honden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LICG \u2013 BOAS in brachycephalic dogs<\/a>)<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Also some crossbreeds (such as Boomers) and breeds that are not officially brachycephalic (for example certain Rottweilers and Saint Bernards) can have an overly short muzzle.<\/p><hr \/><h5><strong>Why this warning?<\/strong><\/h5><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph translation-block\">Dier&amp;Recht advocates a <em>complete ban<\/em> on all brachycephalic dogs \u2013 a position we strongly oppose. <em>Responsible breeding<\/em> is possible, provided it is based on science and health testing. An outright ban is not a solution; <em>improved breeding practices<\/em> and <em>objective testing methods<\/em> are.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph translation-block\">Together, we are working towards a future in which brachycephalic dogs can continue to exist <em>healthy and happy<\/em>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4697316 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4697316\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eef5173 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"eef5173\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 120 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpolygon points=&#039;0,14.4 0,21 11.5,12.4 21.3,20 30.4,11.1 40.3,20 51,12.4 60.6,20 69.6,11.1 79.3,20 90.1,12.4 99.6,20 109.7,11.1 120,21 120,14.4 109.7,5 99.6,13 90.1,5 79.3,14.5 71,5.7 60.6,12.4 51,5 40.3,14.5 31.1,5 21.3,13 11.5,5 \t&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-841246d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"841246d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Dataonderzoek-Kortsnuitige-Honden\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6de2d08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6de2d08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Research on Brachycephalic Dogs - St.KBB<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2d2cca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2d2cca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Stichting Kortsnuiten Blijven Bestaan (St. KBB) is committed to the welfare of brachycephalic dog breeds in the Netherlands by collecting factual data on their health, lifespan, and potential risks. This research was conducted on behalf of St. KBB with the aim of gaining a better understanding of the actual health challenges these dogs face, rather than relying on assumptions or preconceptions.<\/p><p>By surveying owners of brachycephalic dogs, the foundation aims to build a database that can serve as a basis for dialogue with government authorities, the Raad van Beheer op Kynologisch Gebied, and other stakeholders. The study specifically focuses on dogs born after 2014, in order to analyse recent trends and contribute to evidence-based policy regarding breeding and welfare.<\/p><p>The data were collected through an online survey among owners, resulting in information on 583 dogs (after correcting for duplicates and irrelevant entries). The focus is on breeds such as the Pug, French Bulldog, and Boxer, which together represent the majority of respondents. Key themes include demographic characteristics, health issues (with special attention to Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome, or BOAS), causes of death, origin, and breeding practices. The results are summarised in tables and percentages, based on self-reported data from owners. This provides a valuable, albeit subjective, perspective on the reality of life with brachycephalic dogs.<\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">On Tuesday 3 February, Stichting Kortsnuiten Blijven Bestaan organised an informative meeting for invited guests. During this afternoon, attendees had the opportunity to become acquainted with the BOAS test and its scientific background. 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