Why Do Some Breeds of Dogs Snuffle and Snort?
Some breeds of dogs snuffle and snort much more than other breeds due to restrictions caused by having a shorter muzzle area. The face of dogs in these breeds is so short that the soft palate enters part of the throat and causes the dog to snuffle and snort. Dogs with short faces are known as brachycephalic breeds and the condition that causes them to snuffle and snort is called Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction (BAOS). The snuffle and snort sound is known as paroxysmal respiration. “Reverse sneezing,” is a way of describing the sound. However, the snuffle and snort made by brachycephalic dog breeds is not really a reverse sneeze. The snuffle and snort sound may be louder or more frequent when the dog is excited, as less air gets to the windpipe, or trachea.
