Fitness Test ("Pug" Test)(BOAS-Test)
Also known as: Mops-Belastungstest · BOAS-Fitnesstest · Brachyzephalie-Belastungstest · BOAS functional grading · Pug fitness test · …
Overview
What it is
This is a standardized physical exercise test, such as the VDH-Fitnesstest or Respiratory Function Grading Scheme, used to evaluate the respiratory system of flat-faced (brachycephalic) dogs. It measures how well a dog breathes during and after exertion to detect Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), which is a chronic narrowing of the upper airways. The test is primarily used to ensure only dogs with healthy, functional airways are selected for breeding.
How it presents
Owners will typically notice symptoms like loud wheezing, heavy snoring, extreme shortness of breath, or collapse during exercise or in warm weather. These signs of respiratory distress often become apparent during the dog's first year of life.
Treatment
Dogs that fail the test due to airway obstruction often require surgical interventions, such as widening the nostrils or shortening the soft palate, to improve airflow. These procedures are typically one-time surgeries costing between €1,500 and €5,000, though lifelong care to prevent overheating may still be necessary.
How it's tested
BOAS-Funktionstypisierung und Belastungstest(BOAS-Test)
Primary testClinical examEin standardisierter Belastungstest zur klinischen Beurteilung von Atemgeräuschen, Atemfrequenz und Erholungszeit vor und nach körperlicher Aktivität, um den Grad des Brachyzephalen Atemnotsyndroms zu bestimmen.
Issuing body: vet
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Affected breeds
1 of 1 breeds
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Fitness Test ("Pug" Test)?
This is a standardized physical exercise test, such as the VDH-Fitnesstest or Respiratory Function Grading Scheme, used to evaluate the respiratory system of flat-faced (brachycephalic) dogs. It measures how well a dog breathes during and after exertion to detect Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), which is a chronic narrowing of the upper airways. The test is primarily used to ensure only dogs with healthy, functional airways are selected for breeding.
How is Fitness Test ("Pug" Test) tested?
Tests currently in our database: BOAS-Funktionstypisierung und Belastungstest.
Which breeds are most affected?
Most commonly affected: Boston Terrier.