The phrase
"active breed" refers to a group of animals that are naturally energetic and require regular exercise and physical activity to stay happy and healthy.
Full definition
This is a
very active breed and need a daily release of energy or else they can get into trouble.
Young dogs and even older dogs
of active breeds require substantial exercise every day, or behavioral problems will arise.
But the larger,
active breeds with short coats need much less care and can be done by you at home.
His personality makes him more fit for apartment living than many smaller,
more active breeds.
The German Shepherd is a
highly active breed, developed for work and activity which means they require regular physical exercise.
This is a
fairly active breed that needs daily exercise to stay mentally sharp and physically fit.
For instance, you could pick the 10 most
active breeds in general or the 10 most active for families or health enthusiasts.
We can only lessen the risk in our dogs through education,
pro active breeding and careful puppy selection.
There are choices for medium and large dogs that are
active breeds ready to hit the jogging paths.
Whether to test them or not will depend on whether they are
still active breeding or if results will indicate a serious health concern for the dog itself.
This is a
very active breed and will probably do best in a setting where he can run and play off leash.
If you can not commit to vigorous daily exercise, avoid getting a young dog or dogs
of active breeds.
More active breeds may require a greater commitment from their owners to ensure these animals get the exercise they need.
If you can not provide a boxer with both, then maybe consider another
less active breed.
It is also, however, a
fairly active breed and would do well with a dog food formulated for active dogs to ensure that his energy needs are met.
Excellent for highly
active breeds like Jack Russell Terriers and Border collies, it's a democratic sport in which everybody can participate no matter their size, age, color, speed and agility.
Our walking pace must be painfully slow for them, especially for
active breeds such as springer spaniels and pointers.
Your Doodleman Pinscher is the product of two very intelligent and very
active breeds so picking up on commands is not an issue.
To maximize your Polish Hound's lifespan, make sure you feed him a healthy, high - quality diet formulated for large - breed dogs or choose one designed
for active breeds.
The Cojack is a loyal and extremely
active breed also being affectionate and family - friendly.
The Bassett Hound is a loyal and
active breed who gets along with people and other pets alike.
Given that the Kai Ken is a
naturally active breed, you should consider providing him with a dog food formulated for active dogs.
One of the most common is hip dysplasia a common joint problem associated with this
large active breed dogs.
If the animal is left alone for long periods of time, is an
overly active breed of dog, is not properly exercised, or has no toys of his own, he may develop unwanted behaviors.
For example,
if active breeds such as Australian Shepherds do not have an appropriate outlet to expend their energy, they may have behavior problems such as excessive barking or destructive acts like chewing.
While a dog mixed
from active breeds like a Labradoodle might prove to be a champ, sometimes that's not the best way to tell if a dog will be super active.
Just like its close cousin, the Norfolk Terrier is an intelligent and
active breed without any nervousness associated with a lot of the smaller breeds.
This is considered a
slightly active breed, so if you aren't an active person, a Schapso could be a great fit.
The Lurcher is an
incredibly active breed so it is recommended that you offer a dog food formulated especially for active dogs.
Setters are also a very
active breed which require long, devoted daily walks and running in wide open spaces (after they're trained for off leash running of course, or they may continue to run and run and run!)
Some
great active breeds include the Border Collie, the Australian Cattle Dog, the Brittany Spaniel and the Jack Russell Terrier.
As the Aussie is a highly
active breed playing fetch is arguably the best method of play to keep them engaged.
Currently, there are only 10 nesting locations, representing a 65 percent decline in
active breeding areas.
Because the Cirneco dell» Etna was bred for hunting it is a fairly
active breed with fairly high exercise requirements.
The Cane Corso is a
moderately active breed so if he has regular daily exercise — or more — he will need more calories.
More active breeds such as Labs, Border Collies or Terriers need as much as 2 hours of vigorous exercise a day (jogging, swimming, fetch).