Sentences with phrase «small breed dogs typically»

Small breed dogs typically live longer than large breed dogs.

Not exact matches

Small - breed dogs typically weigh no more than 20 pounds at maturity, but they still deserve the same level of support that high - quality dog beds offer for larger dogs.

Cold hearted people will skim the Internet looking for free dogs, typically smaller breeds, to use as bait dogs to train their dog fighting dogs, or to train free dogs, like pit bulls, to become fighters.

Breeding dogs in these mills are typically kept in small wire cages that leave them with very little space to move or turn around.

While RA is typically uncommon in dogs, it can appear during middle age in small and toy breeds such as Miniature Poodles and Shetland Sheepdogs.

Typically young or older dogs have smaller litters, but litter size also depends on the particular breed.

Therefore, while there are no specific weight guidelines for the use of an FHO, smaller dogs typically have a better outcome since less stress and force is carried on the false joint than would be in a large breed dog.

Those who prefer small dogs often choose breeds such as Pomeranians, Maltese and toy poodles, which all typically weigh less than 5 pounds.

Typically standing at 13 - 16 inches tall and weighing 15 - 23 pounds, Shelties are a small to medium dog breed with a moderate need for exercise.

It's typically said that smaller dogs and breeds tend to urinate more frequently than larger, older dogs.

However, according to breed standard, a Yorkshire Terrier typically weighs under 7 pounds and is considered a small breed dog regardless of its weight.

While small in stature — typically standing between 8-1/2 - inches and 11 - inches tall at the withers — the physical size of this toy dog breed belies its strength and muscular build.

Many smaller breeds which typically make it onto those «best dogs for seniors» lists are often way too yappy, can be hard to training and often need more exercise than their bigger counterparts making them less than perfect for senior lifestyles.

Large and giant breeds of dog typically do not suffer from myxomatous mitral valve disease to the same extent as smaller dogs.

The German Sheppweiler is considered a designer dog and likely dates back to the 1980s or 90s when breeders first begin mixing pure - bred dogs to produce puppies that carried the desired traits of both parent breeds — typically a healthier, smaller, hypo - allergenic or gentler form of a popular breed.

These mixed breed dogs are typically a little smaller than guide dogs and are often rescued from animal shelters.

This dog is a much smaller version of the popular Goldendoodle and comes by breeding a Golden Retriever Spaniel (typically Cocker) with a Miniature Poodle.

For example, small dogs (like toy breeds and dogs with short snouts) typically need dental care earlier than large dogs.

Atlantoaxial luxation typically affects young, small breed dogs such as the Yorkshire Terrier, Toy Poodle and Chihuahua but any breed or age can be affected.

Like most small breeds, the dog is relatively long - lived, typically reaching anywhere from 12 to 15 years in age.

We offer a semi-annual exam including bloodwork if your pet is considered a «Senior Pet», typically a dog over the age of 6 for large or giant breed dogs, 8 for medium dogs, and 10 for small breed dogs, or a cat over the age of 8.

Small dogs can typically have a longer life expectancy after a diagnosis, especially since small - breed heart issues are typically MVD and progress slower, while large - breed dogs can show signs of DCM and deteriorate quickly especially if untreated.&rSmall dogs can typically have a longer life expectancy after a diagnosis, especially since small - breed heart issues are typically MVD and progress slower, while large - breed dogs can show signs of DCM and deteriorate quickly especially if untreated.&rsmall - breed heart issues are typically MVD and progress slower, while large - breed dogs can show signs of DCM and deteriorate quickly especially if untreated.»

Typically found in small dogs, toy and miniature breeds, a luxated patella may or may not entail an injury to the attendant tendons or ligaments.

The Maltipoo is typically among the small dog breeds that you can find in many apartments, thanks to their cute size and the ideal combination of the behavior of a Maltese and Poodle.

Small dogs typically begin menstruating at earlier ages than female canines of larger breeds.

Dog aging varies widely by size and breed, with smaller dogs typically maturing more quickly, yet also living a few years longer on average.

While small breed dogs like the Yorkie typically burn three times the daily calories as a large breed, activity level of your Yorkie will affect their nutritional requirements and amount fed daily significantly.

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.

Feeding a small dog large breed food may also present a choking hazard because the kibbles are typically bigger.

Small dogs are those breeds which typically would have a height of less than eighteen inches or weigh less than 20 lbs.

Typically, smaller dog breeds live longer than larger dog breeds.

These dogs are typically bred to produce pups that carry desirable traits such as gentler personalities, smaller sizes and hypo - allergenic qualities.

At risk: Immune - mediated (or «rheumatoid») arthritis is most common in small or «toy» breeds of dogs, typically around the age of 5 or 6.

The Small Münsterländer is a rare breed in the United States, numbering around 2000, and demand from hunters outstrips the number of available dogs, so breeders typically give preference to hunters.

Some puppy mills keep dogs in windowless breeding boxes, which are typically smaller than the main cages.

Here is a general time frame for when puppies are typically considered mature: Small dog breeds 6 - 12 months Medium dog breeds 6 - 12 months Large dog breeds 10 - 16 months Giant dog breeds up to 24 months

Acquired myasthenia gravis can show up anytime; small and medium breeds most commonly show signs between ages 1 and 4 or after 9 years, while large and giant breed dogs typically become symptomatic a bit earlier due to their shorter average overall life - spans.

Chair Malformation (CM) is a quite common condition found in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Brussels Griffons and a variety of other (typically small breed) dogs.

On average, dogs reach old age around seven to ten years old which depends on the breed and size of a dog — smaller dogs typically age slower than medium sized and larger dogs.