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.
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.
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.
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 and giant
breeds age
faster than smaller
dogs.»
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.