Pug Respiratory Health Phenotypes from UK Kennel Club Screening

A 2026 dataset from figshare contains phenotypes for Pugs related to Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS). It includes data from over 4,000 dogs assessed via the Respiratory Function Grading Scheme (RFGS), established in 2019, alongside pedigree records. The analysis by Joanna Jadwiga Ilska provides heritability estimates for respiratory function and nostril stenosis to inform selective breeding programs.

Use Cases

• Estimate heritability of respiratory dysfunction based on RFGS grade data
• Analyze genetic correlations between respiratory function and nostril stenosis traits
• Assess participation rates in health screening across UK Kennel Club registered populations
• Model the feasibility of selective breeding to mitigate BOAS prevalence

Strengths

• Data from over 4,000 dogs provides a substantial sample size for analysis
• Includes pedigree records enabling genetic correlation studies
• Heritability estimates for key traits (RFGS grade 0.21–0.49, nostril stenosis 0.31–0.39) are provided

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download

Provenance

Source

figshare

Collection Method

Standardized exercise tests via the Respiratory Function Grading Scheme (RFGS)

Time Range

Data likely collected since the RFGS was established in 2019

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-13 17:48:33; freshness should be verified

Geography

United Kingdom (UK Royal Kennel Club registered populations)