Sentences with phrase «athletic dog breed»

The American pit bull terrier is an athletic dog breed with plenty of energy, so routine exercise is very important.

Golden Retrievers: athletic dogs originally bred for retrieving waterfowl on a hunt + Huskies: very athletic dogs bred to pull sleds over long distances = a high - energy dog that likes to explore and have a job!

Not exact matches

Like most herding breeds, Cardigans are highly intelligent, active, athletic dogs.

Inquisitive, faithful and loving with his family, the Caanan Dog is a breed that goes with athletic agility.

Their athletic look contributes to the general proud aspect of the dog, which is a positive quality for being such a special breed.

Dr. Tim's is a family - owned business and every recipe is carefully formulated with input from Ph.D. canine nutritionists and veterinarians with a slant toward practical nutrition for athletic and working breed dogs.

Not only does an athletic or working dog's diet vary based on his age, weight and breed, but you'll also need to find the best performance dog food that will give your working dog or athletic dog the energy and nutritional balance to keep him active and healthy.

Description The English Foxhound is a breed of medium - sized, athletic dog that originated in Great Britain.

In general, Rhodesian Ridgebacks tend to be a healthier dog breed, due to their hardy athletic anatomy.

So I decided to cross Irish wolfhound (legs, coat, small ears and size) with Alaskan malamute (winter hardy coat, but with legs appearing to get shorter and shorter in some examples of the breed, but a good, all - around athletic dog).

Examples: Airedale, Beauceron, Belgian Shepherds, Bouvier, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Dalmatian, Doberman, Dutch Shepherd, Giant and Standard Schnauzer, German Shepherd Dog, German Wirehaired Pointer, Great Dane, Hovawart, Rottweiler My Favorites: Airedale, Belgian Shepherds (Malinois); Dutch Shepherd; German Shepherd; Giant Schnauzer (not from show lines); Standard Schanauzer (not from show lines); German Shepherd Dog; Rottweiler Intelligent Personable and loyal Extremely trainable (if you get a good one, and you do all the training & socializing necessary) Athletic Good companions Good with puppies and children May or may not like strangers ** These breeds are my personal favorites.

Examples: Afghan, Borzoi, Greyhound, Saluki; Rhodesian Ridgeback My Favorites: Greyhounds; Italian Greyhounds Hunters by sight «triggered to chase and bite moving objects and animals Need same amount of exercise as any other working breed Not bred to obey commands; they are game chasers Can easily jump fences if you aren't watching; very athletic and muscular Usually not dog fighters, but will chase and kill some small animals; Rhodesian Ridgebacks are more pack oriented, more likely to be territorial, and can do higher levels of obedience than typical sighthounds; can be quite protective of the owner and property; not for novices Tough on the outside, soft on the inside.

Portuguese Water Dog An athletic breed, the Portuguese Water Dog needs vigorous daily exercise and would do best with a very active family.

Neither breed is suitable for inexperienced dog owners, but in the right hands, they can be devoted and athletic companions.

In the AKC breed standard, Labs are described as medium - sized, strongly built and athletic dogs.

Bred to combine the power of freighting breeds with the speed of the lighter racing sled dogs, he is an athletic, hard bodied dog.

Later, they were bred with other retrievers, spaniels and setters and became well - known as a strong, athletic hunting and retrieving dogs.

They're athletic, determined, and one of the more primative dogs breeds.

Initially bred for hunting, the handsome, athletic «GSP» is increasingly visible as a bomb - sniffing dog and in agility and other canine sports.

The new American Kennel Club - approved standard describes the breed as «a well - balanced, medium - sized dog of athletic appearance, displaying grace and agility in equal measure with substance and stamina» and as «energetic, alert, and eager.»

The Berger Picard is a medium - sized, athletic dog that was bred to be a working companion.

She has lots of ball drive and would be a good dog for an athletic family with knowledge of the breed.

Famous for their small stature, which makes them a great «pocket pet» or «purse dog,» the breed is very athletic and intelligent.

Though Great Danes are big dogs they are mostly an athletic breed.

Very large and giant breed dogs spayed or neutered prior to growth plate closure may develop longer, straighter back legs that can predispose them to athletic injuries like cruciate rupture.

Degenerative calcaneal tendon ruptures can occur in any dog, though they are more common in athletic or working breeds.

For instance, small breeds are more susceptible to chronic valvular disease, a common heart condition; large athletic dogs are more prone to arthritis.

Since the late 1990's, Ian has been developing a smaller athletic dog from breeds such as the Border Collie, Border Terrier, Jack / Parson Russell Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier and more recently the Whippet.

The Pomeranian Dog Breed has a personality and temperament that is athletic and playful.

Good dogs are still athletic, and they are the third most intelligent breed in Dr. Coren's book The Intelligence of Ddogs are still athletic, and they are the third most intelligent breed in Dr. Coren's book The Intelligence of DogsDogs.

While some owners may actually prefer an active dog (who's also older), others opt for less athletic, smaller dogs such as toy breeds.

The Great Dane is great in all respects, this dog breed has long legs that give him an athletic look.

The Great Dane is great in all respects, this dog breed has long legs that give it an athletic look.

Combining speed and power as well as athletic abilities and intelligence this is a dog that NEEDS consistent training more than many breeds.

Temperament / Behavior The Karelian Bear Dog is a fearless, athletic breed that does not make a good companion.

Again some may disagree but in my experience the best representatives from this breed are the ones that were originally dow from fighting lines they were not loving, confident, athletic, loyal, and brave dogs inspite of their heritage they were this way because of it.

Bred as a hunting dog that could flush game from the field, the springer spaniel is lively and athletic.

The AKC has this to say about the Berger Picard: «A medium - sized, active and athletic herding dog, the Berger Picard was bred to be a working companion, enthusiastically performing its job while also responding well to training.

There are small dog breeds that are also athletic, active and high spirited namely Dachshund, Jack Russell Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog, Miniature Pinscher and Beagle.

This dog breed is both dainty and athletic.

(1) The XYZ is a strongly built, medium - sized, short - coupled dog possessing a sound, athletic, well - balanced conformation that enables it to function... Physical features and mental characteristics should denote a dog bred to perform as an efficient... The most distinguishing characteristics of the XYZ are its short, dense, weather resistant coat... a clean - cut head with broad back skull and moderate stop; powerful jaws...

One of the most intelligent, athletic and brave dogs, Siberian Huskies are among the most coveted breeds as a pet.

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Over the last 100 years the Bulldog has gone from one of the healthiest, most athletic breeds of canine to a Franken - dog of sorts — chronic respiratory problems, debilitating joint issues, and severe eye ailments are just a few of the hardships most of these dogs have suffered through due to this concerning trend.

When looking for a dog, Jones narrowed her choices to Dalmatians and Weimaraners, both large, high energy breeds well - suited for an athletic owner, breeds that need little grooming and are always ready to go.

Most herding breeds, the Border Collie included, are naturally healthy dogs that have been bred to be highly athletic and strong.

The truth is that bully dogs have more athletic body and high intellect as compared to other breed of dogs.

The more people who see that they are a breed that integrates well into an active family, that they aren't vicious killers and are actually well behaved lap dogs, that they are super intelligent and athletic, the more people will advocate for them moving forward.

If you go for daily jogs and want a running companion, a Rhodesian Ridgeback or another athletic breed may be the dog for you.

What athletic breeds like beagles really need is leash walks 1 - 2 times a day for at least one mile (a little more, a little less depending on your dog's age and health).