 If they have a flat face, dogs with short snouts tend to have narrow airways. I did not know this. This come to us from the chief veterinarian at Petco. Dogs with short snouts tend to have narrow airways. It's harder for them to breathe, harder for them to pant. Of course, if they have long hair, it's like us wearing a sweater. A summer haircut may be in order. You can do that yourself. Go to the store, get one of those clippers that you would normally use on your husband, ladies.