Not exact matches
Indoor cats can be just
as high maintenance as a
dog because it is your responsibility to provide them with the exercise and stimuli that they need.
Like poodles, their curly hair is relatively
high maintenance,
as far
as dog breeds go.
Owning an Alaskan Malamute should not be taken lightly,
as she is a
high maintenance dog in many respects and needs a dedicated owner who understands this.
For
dogs with a
high -
maintenance coat, such
as a Poodle, a
higher - quality (and usually more expensive) shampoo will provide additional benefits for the coat, which may be a requirement, especially if you're considering to enter your
dog in a show.
Rottweilers are loyal and courageous, and although they are
higher maintenance than other
dogs, they are beautiful and great
dogs to have
as part of your family.
As you can see, this is a
high -
maintenance dog.
A
dog with a moderate work load may need a 40 percent increase over
maintenance levels, while a
dog with
high work / stress load may need
as much
as 70 percent over
maintenance.
The cost of care for the number of
dogs we have in foster care is very
high with food, spay and neuter, heartworm testing, heartworm preventative, flea & tick preventative, microchipping, toys & bedding
as well
as the overhead for lights, heating, cleaning and
maintenance of the yards where the
dogs play and run.
While they may sound like the perfect
dog, and in many ways they are, you should be prepared for the fact these are what we can refer to
as «
high maintenance» animals.
ACDs are a relatively
high -
maintenance breed, and if you care at all about your
dog's behavior
as an adult, you will need to put in some hard work
as he grows up.
Large
dogs make great companions on walks, hikes, and runs, and most are not nearly
as high maintenance or
as yappy
as small breeds.
«All Life Stages» diets tend to be
higher in calories than a diet aimed for solely adult
dogs, such
as an adult
maintenance diet, and
dogs with decreased energy requirements can become predisposed to obesity.
But while other breeds such
as the Labrador or Golden Retriever show signs of maturity at 2 to 3 years of age, the Gordon Setter extends his puppyhood to the age of 4... and that can seem like decades to pet owners who don't have time for this
high -
maintenance (but affectionate)
dog.
Fortunately, not all
dog breeds are
high maintenance as there are low
maintenance dogs, and you can quickly find the perfect pooch when you are ready to add a new member to your family.
Although the Shih Tzu breed does qualify
as a
high -
maintenance dog due to its long coat, it is not an overly energetic
dog and its small size makes it a good choice for apartment or condo life.
This entry of The Company of Animals can be best described
as one of the best shampoos for
dogs and puppies because of the inclusion of a leave - on
high maintenance conditioner which easily translates into softer and smoother coats for puppies for a longer period of time.