Owner training allows handlers to choose some non-traditional breeds or higher
energy individual dogs that match their active lifestyle.
Not exact matches
The high
energy level of the Jack Russell Terrier does not have to be a negative characteristic though; it can prove particularly helpful in a household with athletic
individuals who are looking for a
dog that can keep up with them.
Calculating the body surface area of a
dog is not practical however, and this is the reason why the quantitative evaluation of the metabolizable
energy required by each
individual dog (expressed as kilocalories of ME per day) is based on another more practical parameter, which however takes account of the body surface area: the metabolic weight (MW).
Different breeds are known for having certain
energy levels, though you'll want to also remember that
energy can vary within each
individual dog.
Understanding the breed characteristics and the
individual energy level of the
dog are two major contributing factors regarding toy choice for your pooch.
Borzoi are not generally high -
energy dogs, but activity levels vary among
individuals.
Remember that you can adjust the amount of food you give based on your
dog's
individual needs and
energy levels.
Previous researchers have evaluated the
energy requirements of
individual canine breeds as well as
dogs in exercise roles such as sprint racing.
Some Cairns would be wonderful with a senior depending on the
individual energy levels of the
dog and the people.
Afterwards, you can adjust it based on your
dog's
individual needs and
energy levels.
An active young couple who hikes and exercises daily may do better with a high
energy dog, where as an elderly more sedentary
individual might not be.