Sentences with phrase «big breeds such»

Kneecap dislocation can also occur as they are big dogs who can twist the knee if landing awkwardly (similar to many big breeds such as Rottweilers and Dobermans).

So we need to take into consideration their size and activity level to figure out what is actually the best dog food for Pitbulls, as their dietary needs will differ greatly from smaller breeds such as Yorkies or bigger breeds such as Labradors.

The bigger plane also means extra room for saving bigger breeds such as pit bulls or German shepherds, she said.

Not exact matches

Understandably, folks who are mindful of such things - as we are too - aren't likely to want to move their livestock from pasture to pasture for fear of catching or spreading disease, etc.... not to mention that we were dealing with a goat breed that we didn't know was in such big demand!

Success has bred success, and lithium - ion batteries have found new and bigger applications, such as electric vehicles (see «Powered by Lithium»).

After controlling for size — big dogs tend to die younger than small ones — Careau's team found the most obedient breeds, such as German shepherds, poodles and bichon frises, tended to be the longest lived, while hard - to - train dogs such as pomeranians and beagles were more likely to die younger.

The intriguing thing to me about working in agricultural biotechnology at this moment is watching how a multitude of subdisciplines such as plant physiology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and molecular and conventional breeding are blending into one big continuum where the lines begin to blur.

«This is such a diverse organization, we want people who bring a different perspective and understanding, so we can expand globally,» explains Susan Bunz, human resources and corporate services vice president at Pioneer Hi - Bred, a Dupont business, the plant genetics company that ranked # 4 this year (a big leap from # 19 in 2010).

I could note any numbers of especially intriguing information in this book: [return][return]- Rapist roosters are becoming more prevalent because as chickens have been bred for bigger breasts, they have lost other important genetic material such as mating dances.

The Weimaraner comes from a hunting background, bred for big game such as deer or bear.

Such big breeds as the Doberman pinscher, the Bernese mountain dog and even the great Dane have made double - digit gains on the popularity ladder.

There is no such thing as a toy or teacup Maltese the breed as a whole is in the toy group the preferred weight for a Maltese is 4 - 6 pounds but they can be bigger.

No dog as such whether a big breed or small is dangerous until it feels threatened.

There is such a big difference that the AKC is considering splitting the breed.

Also, be sure to let us know in the comments down below whether you have a small dog breed that is on our list, and share with us your experience owning such a small, big - hearted dog breed.

The AKC has this to say about the Dogo: «The Dogo Argentino is a pack - hunting dog, bred for the pursuit of big - game such as wild boar and puma, and possesses the strength, intelligence and quick responsiveness of a serious athlete.

Some cat breeds, such as Maine Coons, are significantly bigger than others, and if you're the proud owner of a large cat, you may be concerned that a normal cat tree won't be spacious enough for your pet.

In fact, I would go as far to say that giant breeds (such as Great Danes) require a bed like the Big Barker.

The biggest is that the relatively small hopper makes it inefficient for larger breeds, such as German Shepherds.

While big dogs with thick, insulated fur (such as Siberian Huskies or German Shepherds) have enough protection from rain, other breeds could benefit from an extra waterproof layer.

My biggest concern with giant breeds that that they age so rapidly, reach senility sooner than smaller breeds and have such an abbreviated life span.

Even if the dog is big, his brindle parent may actually be one of the small - to medium - sized breeds that carries the brindle color, such as the bulldog or the pit bull terrier.

As a direct consequence to decades of poor dog breeding practices, certain dog breeds face bigger challenges when they go into labor and may even require your knowhow on how to handle such situation.

Rottweilers have a great coat, easy to care for, and they have many of the typical big breed health risk problems, such as hip dysplasia.

The title itself means that this dog was kept in the previous times to be bred and trained to catch bigger animals such as wild boar, as well as to protect the livestock from outsiders.

Great Dane - for kids, such breeds are a big softies.

King Charles II, from whom the breed derives its English name, grew up with a pet English Toy Spaniel, and was such a big fan of the breed that he was accused of neglecting his official duties to spend time with his pet Spaniels.

This old Italian dog breed was developed to guard property and hunt big game such as wild boar.

In other words, you may love large breeds, such as Great Danes, but unfortunately, such big breeds typically live less than ten years, whereas smaller dogs, such as Fox Terriers, can live up to 14 years.

A wide array of physical and mental characteristics make the Labrador retriever such a popular breed, and let's not forget those big friendly brown and hazel eyes!

In animals less than one year of age the biggest concerns are infections, congenital abnormalities such as liver shunts, ingestion of toxins or low blood sugar, especially in very small toy breed puppies.

The larger and more powerful breeds — such as the Akita Inu, Karelian Bear Dog, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Elkhound — are used for big game hunting, helping humans kill moose and brown bears.

Dogs as small as Chihuahuas and miniature poodles are effective seizure dogs, but so are bigger breed dogs such as golden retrievers.

During our research we ran across how improper breeding practices is a big part of what can also contribute to Hip Dysplasia in dogs, especially ones that are bred to be show dogs such as our beloved little Shepherd; however she wasn't little anymore.

This all - around hunting dog was selectively bred to handle big game such as deer, bear and wolves.

And while a five - pound Pomeranian might be content with a plush plaything or two, bigger breeds, such as Labs, German shepherds, and coonhounds, require diversions that won't fall apart after a few enthusiastic chomps.

The Airedale's outstanding performance, both as an efficient farm dog and as hunter of «big game» such as bear and wildcat, soon shaped the breed's reputation.