Sentences with phrase «tiny breeds do»

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Tiny dogs including so - called «teacup» and «toy» breeds of Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus, and Pomeranians are more likely than others to have problems stemming from fontanels that don't close.

Any teacup, toy, tiny, mini, miniature, pocket - size, micro and so on, puppies are all the same breed — don't be fooled by the label.

Toy breed puppies like Yorkies don't eat much at one time because they are so tiny but they do eat frequently.

While small breed puppies don't usually have the early problems with hypoglycemia that some of the tiny Toy puppies can have, it is a possibility.

And a stern warning of no tiny dogs for small children and Only purchasing from a responsible breeder who does health testing on their specific breed is a good place to start when searching for a kid friendly pet.

Since these tiny cats do not have any fur to show off, they aren't as colorful as other breeds.

Because this pooch comes from breeds that can experience joint issues you need to ensure his activity levels are sufficient to keep him trim but don't over-exert his tiny bones and joints which may cause problems later in life.

The stomachs and digestive tracts of small breed puppies are tiny and do not have the capacity to utilize large amounts of food.

What does it really matter if there are a tiny handful of closely related breeds collectively doing this kind of damage as opposed to trying to pin it all on one breed?

If you're not familiar with the breed and don't speak French, when you hear the name «Bouvier des Flandres,» I'm sure things like French chateaus, tall powdered wigs, high heels, and tiny, fluffy lap dogs all come to mind.

There are no vets here familiar with the breed, I did choose a vet that is male and can be firm with him and read him well, but despite all of my tricks, like playing with their feet and toes since he was a tiny puppy, and keeping the nail clippers sitting out so that he can see them, and sometimes just just touching him with them so that he learns not to be scared, he still refuses to have his nails trimmed!

We only have 8 adult dogs of our own... Some are spayed as they are too tiny to breed under 3-1/2 pounds and some are old and we do not breed them.We do sell a few of our elderly friends puppies from time to time.But that might only be one or two litters a year.

The small breed formula has tiny triangular kibble that she can chew in just a few bites, so she doesn't have to pause from learning every time she munches.

Some of the dogs do have problems with tear staining and like many tiny breeds they must have their teeth brushed once daily.

Some of the tiny breeds have to be done later.

Tiny and toy breeds don't become «seniors» until around age 10.

* A note about small dogs: certain breeds of small dogs are particularly prone to developing periodontal disease compared to others because their teeth don't have normal alignment and tiny breeds may have a tooth crowding problem.

Many chihuahuas are the result of backyard breeders, who somehow didn't get the memo that there are plenty of tiny dogs in need of homes — and mistakenly believe they can make a profit selling their unhealthy, poorly bred puppies.

If your dog has a short upper or lower jaw and his teeth do not come together (like pugs, bulldogs, shih tzus, boxers, and other brachycephalic breeds), he breathes through an open mouth, or he has normal jaws but they are tiny and the teeth are too close together (like the Maltese, Yorkie, Miniature Pinscher, and some other small breeds) daily brushing is vital to prevent tartar buildup, gingivitis, and the eventual development of periodontal disease.

Toy breed dogs sometimes do seem to get more than their share of health problems in such a tiny package, I sympathize with your struggles — luckily they do grow out of hypoglycemia but there are other conditions common in these little guys that can be an ongoing problem and may be contributing to his symptoms.

Out of ideas I did a quick Internet search and was looking for food that came in very tiny size kibble, as my Chihuahuas only 3 pounds and even the «small breed» kibble is too big.

You also wouldn't do this if you had a large breed, exuberant puppy (who would enjoy bouncing on that fence) and a tiny, fearful, or frail adult.

This is a highly inquisitive breed that will be up for anything, so don't let their tiny size fool you.

Don't let the name fool you; Pocket Pitbulls aren't actually tiny bundles you could fit in your pocket (they have nothing on Teacup Chihuahuas), they're just a smaller version of the parent breed, the American Pitbull Terrier.

Cherish your tiny Chihuahua female, but don't risk her life by breeding her.