Many
athletic dogs need up to 10,000 calories per day.
What
these athletic dogs need most is obedience training.
Feeding Your Canine Athlete Active,
athletic dogs need nutrient - dense diets that provide optimum energy in a small quantity of food.
These athletic dogs need a fair amount of running.
Athletic dogs need an athletic lifestyle — to choose one and not provide that lifestyle is dooming your dog and yourself to a very unhappy existence.
Your very active,
athletic dog needs a nutrient - dense diet that provides optimum energy in a small quantity of food.
This athletic dog needs brisk walking every day and all - out running as often as possible.
Not exact matches
Athletic or growing
dogs may have increased protein
needs, so fish has the potential to be a great protein supplement.
Weimaraners are strong,
athletic dogs that require intense daily exercise to meet their physical and emotional
needs and it is often said that «a bored Weimaraner is a bad Weimaraner».
This cheerful
dog is
athletic, not a couch potato, so he
needs plenty of exercise — ideally exercise that includes swimming and fetching.
Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors and outdoors Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive High drives and excellent mental focus
Athletic, excellent conformation, and excellent endurance Able to take, and learn from, a correction High initiative Low fearfulness Submissive to Dominant: depends upon the nature of the work Low other -
dog aggression is preferred, but not always a requirement Quiet: unless barking is
needed for the work If used for protection, will follow through and bite with intention, if not used for protection, then little to no aggression in most circumstances Easily Housetrained
These are big,
athletic dogs and they
need a chance to run several times each week.
Further research confirmed that improving your
dog's diet based on his
athletic performance and
needs may improve his health, cognition, as well as physical capabilities (PDF) even more.
For example, science shows that
athletic and working
dogs have different nutritional
needs than your average
dog.
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.
For example,
athletic and working
dogs have different nutritional
needs that your average couch potato pet.
Careful monitoring of your
athletic dog's body score and condition, performance and demeanor, and adjusting as
needed will allow for the best overall outcome.
Thus it's important to discuss your
dog's nutritional
needs with your veterinarian or a canine nutritionist that specializes in creating diets for
athletic dogs.
Calm and steady, yet bold and
athletic, the Greater Swiss Mountain
Dog doesn't
need hours of hard running, but he definitely
needs regular moderate exercise.
However, true to his heritage, he is also a swift and
athletic dog who
needs running exercise in a safe, enclosed area.
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.
Whether you simply
need your
dog to learn basic behaviors like «Sit» and «Stay» or you wish to explore their ability in a more
athletic way, Headwaters Canine Training has a class for you.
Portuguese Water
Dog An
athletic breed, the Portuguese Water
Dog needs vigorous daily exercise and would do best with a very active family.
Goldendoodles are definitely active, sporting
dogs so be sure that your lifestyle can accommodate the exercise and attention
needs of such a smart,
athletic dog.
Before we get into what nutritional essentials your
dogs need, we
need to define what an «
athletic»
dog really is.
In fact, I'm sure most parents of
athletic, competitive
dogs would argue their pets have a greater
need than most for the right kind of excellent nutrition.
If you don't fulfill the
dog's
needs for an active lifestyle and challenging
athletic outdoor sports, you might end up with a disaster in your living room.
Doberman Pinschers are playful, fun, calm, inquisitive, visually oriented, sensitive,
athletic working
dogs that
need lots of exercise, companionship, and something to do.
That said, Afghan Hounds are
athletic, active
dogs, so be mindful that your
dog is getting enough good nutrition to meet his
needs.
Combining speed and power as well as
athletic abilities and intelligence this is a
dog that
NEEDS consistent training more than many breeds.
Dogs need exercise, especially Italian Greyhounds due to their
athletic build.
Dalmatians are a sturdy and
athletic dogs and
need regular exercise and early socialization and training.
For
athletic dogs, getting a chance to run outside relieves nervous energy, stretches the muscles, and provides a much -
needed change of scenery.
My
dog is a Chinese Crested Powderpuff — 12.5 pounds sopping wet, friendly, good with cats, good with kids, energetic and
athletic enough to enjoy long walks, some hiking, or playing fetch in the yard, but not
needing two or three hours of running every day.
Because they're
athletic, high - energy
dogs, pit bulls
need daily aerobic exercise.
Now with 8 years of Canine Rehabilitation experience, she has opened Canine Comeback Rehabilitation to serve the rehabilitation
needs of
dogs big and small,
athletic and elderly, for the fullest
dog life possible.
- If you have a Weimaraner, you better have a big back yard and be quite
athletic, since these
dogs need tons of exercise.
He is an
athletic type of
dog who settles down well, but will
need some training.
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.
The Dal is an active, independent,
athletic dog that
needs a firm hand; the Chow's adult attitude is not as soft and fuzzy as an adorable Chow puppy would lead one to believe.
From the highly
athletic border collie to the perky corgi, all herding
dogs need outlets for their energy.
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).
Poodles are active
dogs, and a standard poodle
needs an owner that will give the
dog exercise for its intelligent mind and
athletic body.
Dogs that are returning to
athletic work will
need more intensive work, but usually within the same amount of time can start to return to training.
Athletic dogs do not
need whey protein supplements if they are getting adequate protein from their diet.
Unlike regular
dogs,
athletic dogs are constantly putting their muscles under stress, meaning they will constantly
need to be repaired.
Athletic dogs have very unique individual nutritional
needs.
Glacier Blend gives your
athletic dogs the diet they
need throughout the year, while recognizing the special dietary
needs of a working canine.
Border Collies find their way into shelters because their owner didn't understand the
needs of this
athletic dog.
«Airdales are very
athletic dogs, and they
need a lot of stimulation,» Martin said.