[["Pugs and other brachycephalic breeds snore because of the shortness of their muzzle. When the soft palate is too long for their short muzzle it creates excess tissue at the base of the tongue. This narrows the area through which they breathe, sometimes partially closing it which creates snoring.", 126.0], ["Pugs snore primarily because of their short face. Because of the anatomical structure of the face that pugs have, the passage of air is evidently proximal to the ears and the esophagus, contributing to inadequate distribution of air.", 91.0], ["The breed is brachycephalic, a condition affecting short nosed dogs and cats which can lead to severe respiratory distress. This means that it is difficult for them to breathe normally through their small nostrils and flat faces.", 82.0], ["Although many dog breeds snore, pugs are among the loudest as they are brachycephalic.\nBrachycephalic dog breeds struggle to breathe normally because of their flat faces and small nostrils.\nThe sound that your pug makes when they\u2019re snoring is the vibrations their respiratory system is making.", 57.0], ["According to petmd.com, Pugs are brachycephalic, which means they have broad, short skulls with a short snout; i.e., a short breathing passage.", 43.0], ["Pugs snore because of their smooshed snots. ", 36.0]]
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