Sentences with phrase «breed dogs tend»

Mixed breed dogs are just as susceptible to poor lower limb structure, but there is little chance that such problems can be corrected because mixed breed dogs tend to come from accidental breedings.

But small - breed dogs tend to have more than their share of chronic mobility issues, often involving trick joints in the hindquarters.

But most large breed dogs tend to put on weight so it's best to keep your dog on the lean side and avoid foods with high fat percentages.

This is much more common than the congenital type of the disease — especially in mature animals between 3 and 10 years of age, depending on their breed (large and giant breed dogs tend to become physically «older» at a younger age than their smaller counterparts).

Arnold Lesser Board - certified orthopedic surgeon Ultravet Diagnostics 220 East Jericho Turnpike Mineola, New York (516-294-6680) Animal Emergency Service 280 Middle Country Road Selden, New York (631-698-2225) «Large - breed dogs tend to have problems with hips and joints and also growth deformities,» says Long Island veterinary surgeon Arnold Lesser, one of a dozen vets in the country specializing in such deformities.

Small breed dogs tend to have dental problems more often than large breed dogs.

Generally, mixed - breed dogs tend to have moderate temperaments, but they can also inherit any of their parents» characteristics, sometimes in unpredictable combinations.

Large - breed dogs tend to age even faster and reach their senior stage at 5 years old.

Smaller breed dogs tend to go into labor up to 4 nights early.

Mixed breed dogs tend to be healthier overall than their purebred cousins, mostly because they haven't been in - bred in the same way.

It's different for every breed, since large breed dogs tend to mature much more slowly than smaller dogs.

Larger / giant breed dogs tend to have shorter life spans compared to smaller breeds and are often considered senior when they are 5 to 6 years of age; Medium - large breed dogs are considered seniors at 7 years age, while smaller / toy breed dogs are considered senior at around 1o years of age.

But this is confounded by genetics: For example, small breed dogs tend to have more severe dental disease than large dogs.

Indoor cats and smaller breed dogs tend to live longer than larger breed dogs.

Mixed breed dogs tend to be quite healthy compared to purebred canines.

Some people might look down on a mutt when the truth is that mixed breed dogs tend to be healthier and have more moderate temperaments than their pure - bred cousins.

In a strange twist, young giant breed dogs tend to reach adulthood more slowly than the average dog, despite their shorter lifespans.

Pure breed dogs tend to demand more impressive names, while strays tend to be given cuter names.

Show - bred dogs tend to have a longer, more silky coat and are often predominatly dark colored.

Closely bred dogs tend to be homozygous at the loci that determine coat type.

Cross bred dogs tend to live longer than their parents, but this is not guaranteed.

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.

Most of the dog listed above tend to be medium or large breeds, as well as «confident» and «loyal» in nature, according to their American Kennel Club profiles.

«There are breeds and physical characteristics of dogs which tend to predispose them to ear and skin issues, such as those with body folds or floppy ears,» he explains, pointing to German Shepherds, Labs and Cocker Spaniels as examples.

Dr. McDonald had seen too many cats and dogs that would make wonderful pets euthanized because no adoption organization was equipped to deal with them since most rescue organizations tend to take only healthy or breed specific animals.

While shelter law enforcement entities do rescue some dogs (American Pit Bull Terriers and other breeds alike) from bad situations, they tend to be the exception, not the rule for animal intake.

While larger breed dogs such as the Doberman Pincher or Boxer tend to be at risk for cardiomyopathy.

These tend to be bigger dogs, strays or dogs that were bred to be hunters.

Most small breeds tend to be friendly with kids if they are not abused or harassed, whether you think about bichons (all varieties), Brussels Griffon, Coton De Tulear, Yorkshire terrier or Affenpinscher dogs.

Although imposing, the biggest dog breeds also tend to be mildly tempered and make excellent family pets.

Though there are no dog breeds that are truly hypoallergenic, there are many that tend to be easier on those with allergies, such as Poodles, Poodle mixes, and Portugese Water Dogs.

Since the smaller (and often darker colored) dogs have been the ones that are faster and flashier in the field, these breeders have tended to breed for those characteristics.

Puppy mills tend to produce puppies quickly and efficiently to satisfy the demand for this dog breed.

This breed tends to be aggressive towards other dogs and people when they encroach on its property, for this reason the Rottweiler should have a fenced - in yard to roam around in.

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.

(Some breeds of dogs — including Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, some terriers, and Norwegian Elkhounds, for example — tend to bark more than others, so potential buyers should take this characteristic into consideration when looking for a pet.)

Mixed breeds and many smaller dogs tend to live longer.

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.

Osteosarcoma usually arises in middle aged or elderly dogs but can arise in a dog of any age with larger breeds tending to develop tumors at younger ages.

Bigger dog breeds tend to reach reproductive maturity at slower paces than their tinier counterparts.

Golden retrievers, cocker spaniels, Labrador retrievers, schnauzers, Westies, wheaten terriers, and all the setters tend to have more ear diseases than other breeds, but all dogs can contract the infection at some point in their lives.

The breed tends to be friendly to everyone — it does not make a good watch dog.

Atopic dermatitis tends to present as itchy skin on the belly, in the groin and inner thighs, and in many breeds of dog as itchy feet.

Small - dog breeds tend to have speedy metabolisms, so this is something to consider when setting up your Maltipoo for diet success.

Large breed dogs especially tend to put on quite a bit of weight during pregnancy.

Anxious dogs are more likely to eat canine feces in response to stress and certain breeds that tend to be anxious, like retrievers, are more likely to exhibit symptoms of coprophagia.

This breed tends to be wary around strangers and they aren't afraid to stand up to dogs three or four times their size.

This breed does tend to have sensitive skin, especially white dogs.

Smaller breeds also tend to cycle more regularly than larger dogs.

Dogs that have long flews, such as Bloodhounds, Setters, some mastiff breeds, and some other breeds often tend to drool more than other dogs that aren't blessed with such lip pulchritDogs that have long flews, such as Bloodhounds, Setters, some mastiff breeds, and some other breeds often tend to drool more than other dogs that aren't blessed with such lip pulchritdogs that aren't blessed with such lip pulchritude.