Dr Lizzie Youens
Research Assistant in Brachycephalic Dog Health and Welfare
Department: Clinical Science and Services
Elizabeth is a Research Assistant in Brachycephalic Dog Health and Welfare. Her interests include how current attitudes and beliefs of dog owners impact on canine welfare.
Elizabeth qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon from the University of Bristol in 2011. She also has an intercalated First Class Honours degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare (2009).
Elizabeth worked as a companion animal veterinary surgeon from 2011 to 2022 in various practices across the UK. She also writes and edits for various pet health publications and has a strong interest in education and engagement with pet owners.
In 2023 Elizabeth joined the RVC as a Research Assistant in Brachycephalic Health and Welfare.
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A solution right under our nose? Exploring health implications and public demand for brachycephalic ‘designer’ outcrosses
Brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs continue to grow in popularity internationally despite their well-documented health challenges. This study explores two questions: (1) Do brachycephalic-outcrosses exhibit improved respiratory and ‘innate’ health characteristics compared to their extreme-brachycephalic parent-breed?; (2) Do brachycephalic-outcrosses meet the aesthetic preferences of people who desire extreme-brachycephalic purebreds?
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A solution right under our nose? Exploring health implications and public demand for brachycephalic ‘designer’ outcrosses (In Progress)
People: Lizzie Youens, Dan O'Neill, Rowena Packer
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog
Do brachycephalic-outcrosses exhibit improved respiratory and ‘innate’ health characteristics compared to their extreme-brachycephalic parent-breed?
Do brachycephalic-outcrosses meet the aesthetic-preferences of people who desire extreme-brachycephalic purebreds?