Sentences with phrase «bodyweight than larger breeds»

Not exact matches

It is important to realize, however, that small - breed dogs have much faster metabolisms than larger dogs so, a Miniature Schnauzer may need closer to 40 or even 50 calories per pound of bodyweight depending on his activity level.

Large dogs need more total calories per day than small breed dogs, but fewer calories per pound of bodyweight.

Younger puppies need more calories per unit of bodyweight than older ones, and large or giant breed puppies require more energy until an older age than puppies of small breeds.