Smaller breeds tend to mature
faster than larger breeds:
In general, the giant breed dogs age much
faster than the large breed dogs, which age much faster than the small breed dogs.
· They grow up
faster than larger breeds: Small dogs grow faster than large breed dogs reaching maturity at a younger age, usually long before their first birthday.
Small breeds grow
faster than large breeds and reach maturity at a younger age, often before their first birthday.
A rule of thumb to remember is that smaller breeds tend to mature
faster than large breeds.
Generally, toy breeds like the Japanese Chins, are quite fuel - efficient and burn through calories
faster than larger breeds.
Not exact matches
What many small -
breed dog owners do not realize is that smaller dogs have
faster metabolisms
than larger dogs.
For example, small -
breed dogs have very
fast metabolisms so they need a diet higher in fat
than most
large -
breed dogs.
Keep in mind that
larger dogs age
faster than smaller
breeds.
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.
These new dogs were considerably
faster than the
larger slower Eskimo dogs and other
large mixed
breed dogs in use at the time.
Generally the
larger breed dogs seem to age
faster than small ones.
The dog is not as heavy as some other mastiff
breeds, making it
faster and more agile
than other
larger dogs.
It is lower in protein and fat
than many puppy foods so it helps keep
large breed puppies from growing too
fast.
Certain
breeds seem to age
faster than others and
larger dog
breeds often age
faster than smaller
breeds.
Because the adult life of
large dogs goes at the
faster pace
than the small
breeds.
Your adult small
breed dog has a
faster metabolism
than a
larger dog's metabolism.
Notice, according to this chart, smaller
breeds tend to mature
faster in early years
than larger breeds.
The scientists found that
large breeds apparently aged at
faster rates; the speed at which the risk of death increased with age was greater with
larger breeds than smaller ones.
Toy
breeds burn up calories
faster than larger dog
breeds.
Large breed dogs require bigger kibbles, as they will grow
faster than smaller
breeds.
The range is even greater for small
breed dogs because they reach maturity
faster and age slower
than larger dogs.
Small dog puppies grow with much
faster rate
than larger dogs
breeds as they achieve maturity and adult body much earlier.
Large breed puppies grow at a
faster rate
than regular
breeds.
Remember that dwarf hamsters are much smaller and
faster than the the
larger Syrian
breed.
«
Large and giant
breeds age
faster than smaller dogs.»
Larger breeds typically age
faster than smaller
breeds.
As a toy -
breed dog, the Chihuahua has a very
fast metabolism — much
faster than that of a
larger dog.
Larger breeds grow much
faster and therefore have a different set of needs for nutrition
than smaller dogs that may not grow or gain weight as quickly.