Pedigree and Respiratory Health Data for Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and Pugs

UK Royal Kennel Club registered populations of Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and Pugs form the basis of this dataset. It contains pedigree records and Respiratory Function Grading Scheme (RFGS) data from over 4,000 dogs, analyzed to estimate heritability of respiratory function. The dataset was authored by Joanna Jadwiga Ilska and last updated in May 2026.

Use Cases

• Estimate heritability of respiratory function based on RFGS grade data.
• Assess participation rates in health screening schemes across UK dog populations.
• Analyze genetic correlations between respiratory function and nostril stenosis traits.
• Support selective breeding program design to mitigate Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS).

Strengths

• Data covers over 4,000 dogs, providing a substantial sample size.
• Includes standardized RFGS exercise test results from a scheme established in 2019.
• Pedigree records allow for genetic analysis and heritability estimation.
• Heritability estimates for RFGS grade (0.21–0.49) and nostril stenosis (0.31–0.39) are provided.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to UK Royal Kennel Club registrations.

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Analysis of Respiratory Function Grading Scheme (RFGS) data and pedigree records.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-13 17:48:26; freshness should be verified.

Geography

United Kingdom (UK Royal Kennel Club registered populations)