Do certain dog breeds have a higher risk factor when in surgery?

Do certain dog breeds have a higher risk factor when in surgery? - Animal Hospital of Statesville

We always worry about our brachycephalic breeds, which, if you don't know that big term, are the smush-faced breeds. These are your English Bulldogs, your Pekingese—dogs that don't breathe well before surgery and anesthesia, and so, during recovery, they might be at higher risk.