Sentences with phrase «as small dogs tend»

If you have children under the age of five, many experts recommend waiting until a small dog is at least 6 to 10 months old before bringing him home, as small dogs tend to be really tiny as puppies and could be injured easily [source: Palika].

As small dogs tend to have an average life around 15 years, the expenses can accumulate to about $ 8,500 in your pet's lifetime.

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.

Unlike cats, which tend to go for small prey, the dogs often took on much larger animals, such as deer and boar.

As a smaller companion dog, the Cavalier tends to grow to about 1 foot in height (at the shoulder) and 13 to 18 pounds in weight.

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.

«But for the picky guys, the fresher (the food) the better,» says Scanlon, who adds that small, thin dogs, such as whippets or grey hounds, tend to be pickier eaters.

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.

Small dogs tend to be at a higher risk as well as females but any dog over six years old showing several of the symptoms listed above should be tested for Cushing» s.

Although it is small, this breed tends to take life on with quite the attitude, what is usually referred to as a «big dog personality».

Smaller dogs tend to have increased longevity compared to their larger canine brothers, but bigger Australian dog breeds have made a name for themselves in history books as world record holders in the age department.

More ppl are bitten by small dogs than big ones the problem is down to not being reported getting nipped of a small dog happens more but isn't reported larger dogs tend to leave or do more damage But this is the fault of the owner not knowing how to train a big dog u have to break the dog early then they see u as the alpha male then u can bend the dog to our will I've just had two dogs non pit bull taken from me by a copper who hasn't started shaving yet who said they look like pit bulls one was twelve week old the other two yr old they haven't stopped growing yet how the fuck can this nimrod have the ability to tell breeds are one thing or another b4 their full grown this is state sanctioned destruction of life

Toxic foods such as chocolates or grapes are known to be toxic to dogs when ingested, but larger dogs tend to get away from being sick compared to puppies or smaller dogs.

Since Goldendoodles can tend to be a bit on the smaller side, it's important that they get the vitamins and minerals that they need to support healthy bone and joint health, as small dogs can sometimes have issues with conditions that have to do with these parts of the body.

The kibble is enriched with calcium and phosphorous to help support the maintenance of healthy teeth and bones which are necessary for small dogs as they tend to have sensitive teeth and joints.

As a small dog, he tends to grow faster and live longer than large dogs.

Small breeds also tend to live longer than larger breeds, so having a dog food with a high concentration of antioxidants can help to prevent any free radical damage that may occur as your miniature or teacup Yorkie ages.

There's no one - size - fits - all answer to when puppies stop growing — «size» is the key word, as larger dogs tend to take much longer to physically mature than smaller dogs.

As with most breeds, the bitches tend to be slightly smaller than the dogs.

With their short muzzles and smaller upper jaws, flat - faced dogs — known as brachycephalic breeds, and including bulldogs, Boston terriers, pugs and French bulldogs — tend to have particular health issues, from breathing noisily to overheating and allergies.

This makes it one of the best harnesses for small dogs - especially as these breeds tend to not need a high level of durability.

Today, these dogs are used almost exclusively as family companions, and they tend to get along well with other pets in the home with the exception of small rodents like hamsters, guinea pigs and the like.

As a rule, larger dogs tend to go into heat later than smaller dogs.

I heard in the past something about how large dogs have problems such as arthritis and joint pain and intestinal or organ issue, and who are just somewhat clumsy in smaller spaces and tend to hurt themselves.

As mentioned above, larger dogs tend to have shorter lifespans than smaller ones.

Larger dog toys tend to be made to withstand more rambunctious play, and smaller dogs will have trouble lifting and playing with them if they're as big as they are.

This particular stunning small dog may be noticed in art physical objects dating back so far as 3,000 years, the actual Maltese teacup pet dog breed's precise origins tend to be uncertain — they might have acquired their name in the Island of Malta, or in the Italian city of Militia.

Breeds such as the Great Dane or even the Saint Bernard tend to only live to 10 years while the Siberian Husky, a somewhat smaller dog than the giants can live to about 12 to 14 years.

On the down side, people do not pick up after their dogs as much as they do in smaller parks, and tend to leave their pets unattended which can result in dogs fighting.»

Both behavior and temperament will tend to stabilize, for better or worse, as your dog matures around his second birthday for small dogs or third birthday for large dogs.

These small stature dogs are particularly loved by families as they tend to have longer life spans that other larger dogs and live on average between 12 and 15 years.

Generally, small lap dogs tend to make the best companions as most need less exercise, have lower activity levels, and are very adaptable to apartment or condominium living spaces, making them ideal companions for the elderly.

As a general rule, larger and heavier dogs tend towards shorter lifespans than smaller and more lightweight dogs.

Small breeds of dogs tend to be more sensitive to vaccines than larger breeds of dogs, but it can happen in any dog breed as well as cats.

Bloat tends to strike large and extra-large, deep - chested dogs, such as Rottweilers, Great Danes or Irish Wolfhounds more than it does medium or small breeds.

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Orthopaedic memory foam beds are a blessing to dogs» bones, hips and joints but for giant - sized dog breeds, the perfect fit rarely exists as they tend to usually be too small.

As a dog that with a small stomach tends to burn calories, this feature is certainly a plus.

Intervertebral Disk Disease, IVDD, is often seen in small breeds of dogs such as Dachshunds, Pekinese, Beagles, Corgi, Shih Tzu, Maltese, and other small breeds that tend to have longer bodies with short legs.

Small dogs do tend to get away with more as being cute.