Having the skull short in proportion to its breadth; shortheaded; -- in distinction from dolichocephalic.

Broad head with short-muzzle (example: Pekingese).

Possessing a cephalic index of 81.0 to 85.4; round- or short-headed.

having a short broad head with a cephalic index of over 80

Cranial form characterized by a large width. The cephalic index is greater than 81.0; the opposite of dolichocephalic.

(brak-ee-suh- fal-ik) - Ratio of the width of the head to the length. Some airlines place restrictions on the transport of short nosed dogs and cats.