Sentences with phrase «bigger breed dogs such»

Dogs as small as Chihuahuas and miniature poodles are effective seizure dogs, but so are bigger breed dogs such as golden retrievers.

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.

Such big breeds as the Doberman pinscher, the Bernese mountain dog and even the great Dane have made double - digit gains on the popularity ladder.

No dog as such whether a big breed or small is dangerous until it feels threatened.

So we need to take into consideration their size and activity level to figure out what is actually the best dog food for Pitbulls, as their dietary needs will differ greatly from smaller breeds such as Yorkies or bigger breeds such as Labradors.

Also, be sure to let us know in the comments down below whether you have a small dog breed that is on our list, and share with us your experience owning such a small, big - hearted dog breed.

The AKC has this to say about the Dogo: «The Dogo Argentino is a pack - hunting dog, bred for the pursuit of big - game such as wild boar and puma, and possesses the strength, intelligence and quick responsiveness of a serious athlete.

While big dogs with thick, insulated fur (such as Siberian Huskies or German Shepherds) have enough protection from rain, other breeds could benefit from an extra waterproof layer.

Even if the dog is big, his brindle parent may actually be one of the small - to medium - sized breeds that carries the brindle color, such as the bulldog or the pit bull terrier.

As a direct consequence to decades of poor dog breeding practices, certain dog breeds face bigger challenges when they go into labor and may even require your knowhow on how to handle such situation.

The title itself means that this dog was kept in the previous times to be bred and trained to catch bigger animals such as wild boar, as well as to protect the livestock from outsiders.

This old Italian dog breed was developed to guard property and hunt big game such as wild boar.

In other words, you may love large breeds, such as Great Danes, but unfortunately, such big breeds typically live less than ten years, whereas smaller dogs, such as Fox Terriers, can live up to 14 years.

The larger and more powerful breeds — such as the Akita Inu, Karelian Bear Dog, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Elkhound — are used for big game hunting, helping humans kill moose and brown bears.

Kneecap dislocation can also occur as they are big dogs who can twist the knee if landing awkwardly (similar to many big breeds such as Rottweilers and Dobermans).

During our research we ran across how improper breeding practices is a big part of what can also contribute to Hip Dysplasia in dogs, especially ones that are bred to be show dogs such as our beloved little Shepherd; however she wasn't little anymore.

This all - around hunting dog was selectively bred to handle big game such as deer, bear and wolves.

The Airedale's outstanding performance, both as an efficient farm dog and as hunter of «big game» such as bear and wildcat, soon shaped the breed's reputation.