Sentences with phrase «as large dog breeds»

Some dog food products use cooked bones in their ingredients list as large dog breeds like that taste.
While these over-sized dogs certainly classify as large dog breeds there are a variety of other large dog breeds which fall in to this category.
This is usually not intentional as large dog breeds are normally gentle, quiet animals with even - tempers.
The German Sheprador is described as a large dog breed, although this isn't always consistent.

Not exact matches

If you need to avoid chicken and poultry - related ingredients, Blue Buffalo offers a corn - free, wheat - free dog food for large breeds with chicken fat as the only poultry ingredient, and it's a small portion of the overall ingredients.
To build a stronger case for dogs as hunting companions, she says she'd want to see something like a change in dog breeds over time, with a shift toward characteristics that would make them larger and swifter — and thus better hunters.
hi never done this b4 so here we go... i love travelling when i can... also my dogs i have three of them and enjoy walking them daily i must be quite fit as dogs are of large breed... i work in the catering sector.
Most of the dog listed above tend to be medium or large breeds, as well as «confident» and «loyal» in nature, according to their American Kennel Club profiles.
For small breeds, I recommend using circumferential compression (directly over the heart) as opposed to the widest point of the chest for larger dogs.
For dogs, the company is launching its first breed - specific product, Large Breed Recipe, formulated as a complete and balanced breed - specific product, Large Breed Recipe, formulated as a complete and balanced Breed Recipe, formulated as a complete and balanced food.
While larger breed dogs such as the Doberman Pincher or Boxer tend to be at risk for cardiomyopathy.
Granted, an attack from a small breed of dog may not be as severe as an attack from a larger breed.
Over the years, the Fromm Gold line has grown to include seven dry and two canned formulas for dogs, including small and large breed varieties for different lifestages, as well as three dry feline lifestage diets.
They don't weigh as much as some large breed dogs because of their sleek, almost deer - like build.
A dog with hair instead of fur requires professional grooming, a large dog eats far more than a small dog, and breeds with a predisposition for medical conditions will need medication as they get older.
This inherited trait is strongly affected by lifestyle and is evident in certain large breed dogs such as the Newfoundland, German Shepherd, Saint Bernard, and the Old English Sheepdog.
As with other large dog breeds, the Great Dane breed experiences shorter - than - average lifespans and lives for roughly eight years.
In large breed dogs, hip dysplasia occurred twice as often among fixed males versus intact males used for study.
Your little dog can be just as much a problem as any large breed dog if it displays those same behaviors.
It may sadden you to know that your new canine companion more than likely comes from a puppy mill, which the ASPCA defines as «a large - scale commercial dog breeding operation that places profit over the well - being of its dogs — who are often severely neglected — and acts without regard to responsible breeding practices».
Dog food companies also try to formulate nutrients especially for large / giant breeds, such as the calcium and phosphorus ratio.
Males like to be dominant, especially over other large breeds, which can result in a hard time at home if you have other large dogs; but they tend to be okay if you establish your place as dominant over both dogs, or if they live with smaller or non-dominant breeds.
Early training is important for all dogs, but is essential for large strong breeds such as Rottweilers.
And, large / giant breed foods often include joint supplements such as glucosamine, chondroitin, SAMe, green lip mussels, and other things to help very large dogs avoid problems with arthritis and other joint conditions.
Take the imposing - looking mastiff on a walk, and «either people gravitate toward him because of the anomaly of a large dog or otherwise they walk on the other side of the street,» Boltrek said as Huxley lazed in his grooming area, accepting pets from passers - by, after his breed's contest.
The ASPCA is on the ground assisting in the removal, transport, sheltering and medical treatment of more than 130 dogs from a large, substandard breeding facility — frequently referred to as a puppy mill — in Needham, Alabama.
Note that some very large dog breeds such as the bull mastiff may be mistaken for a pit bull breed due to their appearance, but they are not pit bulls.
But if you are trying to groom a large thick - coated dog (such as a golden retriever, border collie, collie, bearded collie, or Tibetan terrier) or double - or triple - coated breed (such as an Akita or a malamute, husky, or chow), then you are definitely going to need a professional - grade clipper.
European Shih Tzu dogs tend to be slightly larger than their American counterparts, but even in Europe, the demand for smaller versions of the breed is growing and thriving as a result of American imports.
Many large breed dogs do not have problems with bladder stones and as a non-veterinarian I am assuming that this may be because it is easier for stones to pass in large breed dogs since the passageways are larger.
Breed labeling at shelters is notoriously inaccurate — by and large, shelter dogs aren't genetic tested, so the labels are mere guesses based on what the dog looks like, and are wrong as often as not.
They are also very large dogs, so if your grocery budget is limited, you may want to consider breeds that are smaller but just as protective, such as Terriers and Toys.Terriers are well known as the farmer's best friend, keeping rats from the grain and foxes from the henhouse.
Like many breeds pushing popularity the Pug has an issue also, not with so much purebred Pugs but those purebreds being used to create «Puggles», an essentially crossbred dog some produce to sell for large amounts of money as a designer dog.
Some breeds do have a disposition to certain illnesses, and hemangiosarcoma is more common in larger male dogs such as Boxers, Great Danes, Pitbulls, German Shepherds, English Setters and, Golden Retrievers.
As a result, many dog food companies now include Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids for coat and skin health, provide special diets for large - breed puppies, or tout the addition of anti-oxidants and herbs in their formulas.
As a 2017 grant recipient, we are now able to fund our spay and neuter program and focus on large dog breeds.
There are a large number of breed rescue clubs that specialize in placing dogs of their particular breed who have been found as strays, taken from unsafe situations, or simply retired from the showing or the racetrack.
This almost 70 page report contains information that those heavily involved in advocacy won't find surprising — it's what we've been trying to raise awareness about for years BUT... for those who have denied that dogs in large scale commercial breeding kennels ARE N'T neglected, aren't denied vet care and aren't suffering, we'll let's just say that we now have official confirmation that the facts, as we've presented them, are indeed true. This report reaffirms the dismal conditions the breeder dogs have now had to endure for DECADES.
Still, prospective owners should be prepared for possible problems such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy, eye disorders and hip dyslpasia like most large breed dogs they can develop hip problems.
Some as little as 15 lbs, excluding all large dog breeds.
She has a special interest in toy breeds and Feline Immunodeficiency positive (FIV +) cats, but is comfortable with large breed dogs as well.
I've been thumbing through a veterinarian book the evening before and I found out that large breed dogs run risks of such crippling joint and bone disorders as canine hip dysplasia, osteochondrosis, elbow dysplasia, and developmental orthopedic disease.
The first breed developed and shown in the land down under, the Australian Terrier springs from the same basic stock as the Yorkshire Terrier but is a slightly larger, coarser dog without the flowing coat.
Far detached from its glorious days as a large - game hunter, the Great Dane has morphed into one of the dog world's most - loved breeds.
A 75 lb larger breed dog, such as a Golden Retriever, would need to eat to eat 8 milk chocolate bars to become seriously ill.
If you have a large breed or as your puppy becomes older, you can introduce them to this adult dog toy.
The Newfie is a large, heavy dog that was bred as an all - purpose dog.
Maintaining a healthy weight is just as important to a small breed dog as it is a medium or large breed.
Victor Super Premium Grain - Free Hero Canine is a great choice for active adult dogs or large breeds that may be susceptible to joint problems, as the recipe boasts glucosamine and chondroitin to support joint health.
A large number of small dog breeds are available to pick from as canine companions as well as their mixed breed counterparts.
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