While most small dogs live healthy lives, Yorkshire Terriers are predisposed to certain ailments that you should be aware so that you can seek proper medical attention in the event that one of these issues arises.
Not exact matches
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.
End - of - life Decision - making
While a
small percentage of
dogs may die peacefully at home at a very old age,
most pet owners will at some point be faced with the decision to end their
dog's suffering with a medical intervention.
Most toy breeds, in addition to non-working breeds and other
smaller dogs, will meander along at their owner's side
while taking in the outside world.
Some of the
most common and popular
small dog breeds are not surprising
while others may open your mind to the wanders and possibilities of differences within
dogs as a species.
While most other terriers, and Australian breeds for that matter, were working dogs, the Silky Terrier, while good at killing small rodents, was bred primarily for companion
While most other terriers, and Australian breeds for that matter, were working
dogs, the Silky Terrier,
while good at killing small rodents, was bred primarily for companion
while good at killing
small rodents, was bred primarily for companionship.
While caffeinated coffee is certainly not a healthy drink for a
dog,
most dogs can drink a
small amount of coffee without experiencing any side effects.
That said, even the
most even - tempered and gentle breeds can knock a child down
while playing, so try not to leave large
dogs and
small children together alone.
While food works as rewards for
most dogs, there will always be that
small percentage that aren't food motivated.
While dogs and cats are the
most frequent patients we see, we also treat rabbits, guinea pigs, and other
small mammals.
My
dogs are
small but strong chewers, and
while we've been lucky enough not to have to deal with destructive chewing around the house for the
most part (ahem; let us not discuss the time Duncan discovered we had a box of leftover flooring under our bed...), they do a lot better in general when we have plenty of chew toys around.
While most dogs will not soil their bed or living quarters, it is important to remember that this area is only a
small portion of your home.
While my
dog likes the
smaller bits and the taste,
most of the bag is wasted due to the food crumbling.
While the
small door is great for very
small breeds,
most dogs will need to be lifted over it.
While picking a crate that is too
small can make your
dog uncomfortable, and be unsuitable for them overall,
most people don't realize that the same can be said for the reverse.
While the overall mortality rate is low and
most dogs recover with supportive care within 2 weeks, a
small percentage will become severely ill and some may even die
Dogs, like
most other animals, prefer
smaller spaces to relax in because they feel more secure in a space that is easy to monitor, even
while dozing.
While they are one of the
most quiet
dogs, they won't be a good fit for owners living in
small homes due to their extra large size.
While most reviewers have
smaller dogs that need a little more help staying toasty during the cold months, large
dog owners also rave about the product.
While most dogs can handle a variety of different treats fed in
small doses, some might get an upset stomach if you switch foods too quickly or too often.
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.
While it occurs
most frequently in
smaller dog breeds, cats and larger
dogs are still susceptible.
This scares me, as
most pet
small mammals, other than ferrets, are prey species,
while cats and
dogs are predators.
The MAIN benefits of showing a
smaller dog — at least that I've found — is the fact that
most smaller breeds are shown indoors,
while the larger breeds are shown outdoors.
While most dogs are highly adaptable, extreme climates and
small spaces can make some
dogs miserable.
Furthermore, families should consider their future needs:
most dog breeds live at least ten years, and
while there may not be any
small children around when the animal is a puppy, there may be in the future.
Some families keep breed
dogs but
most people's homes are
small and
while many care for the
dogs in their neighborhood, they usually don't bring them inside.
While a
small Indie programmer might program
most of the game, someone working with say Bungie or Naughty
Dog might just focus on physics or networking code.
While most dogs that are pets are friendly and gentle, any
dog that is threatened or provoked can become an aggressive
dog, and the majority of the victims are
small children.