How brachycephalic anatomy affects canine behaviour and communication

 Wednesday 27th August 2025, 19:30 – 20:30

FREE for BVNA members

Speakers: Tom Candy, Becka Whitehead and Jane Williams

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Lecture Synopsis

Body language and facial expressions are key communication tools amongst all dogs. Whilst dogs can read their conspecifics’ body language very intuitively, we know that humans’ ability to read canine body language can be much more variable.

In brachycephalic breeds, reading facial expressions can be even more challenging still, with a significant impact on how body language is interpreted by not just humans, but other dogs too. The risks to health and welfare associated with brachycephaly are well-documented – but could their ability to communicate be a further cause for concern?

Join this discussion panel, chaired by BVNA Student Council Member Kate Davies, to learn more about how brachycephalic anatomy impacts behaviour and communication. Our expert panel of speakers will provide valuable insights to enable you to be an even better advocate for the brachycephalic patients in your care, and to educate caregivers of these breeds too.

This webinar is free of charge to BVNA members, and is presented as part of the BVNA Behaviour Hub project.

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact; bvna@bvna.co.uk