Sentences with phrase «floppy ears of dogs»

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The Taggies Buddy dog will make your family complete, he is a cuddly 12» dog with a lopsided grin and floppy brown ears, made out of the softest microfiber around!

I have posters of dogs all over my room, books and videos about dogs, a hat with floppy dog ears and a clock that barks every hour.

«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.

Dogs with floppy ears are prone to ear infections, as are dogs who spend a lot of time in the waDogs with floppy ears are prone to ear infections, as are dogs who spend a lot of time in the wadogs who spend a lot of time in the water.

Dogs with floppy ears, lots of wrinkles, or a «smashed» face (brachiocephalic dogs like bulldogs) are prone to yeast infections in their ears and in the creases on their faDogs with floppy ears, lots of wrinkles, or a «smashed» face (brachiocephalic dogs like bulldogs) are prone to yeast infections in their ears and in the creases on their fadogs like bulldogs) are prone to yeast infections in their ears and in the creases on their faces.

Finally, companion dogs with long, floppy ears like Basset Hounds, Dachshunds or Beagles are prone to ear mites since the shape of their ears can restrict flow around the ear canals, causing the ears to become damp and allowing the area to be a breeding ground for mites.

In floppy - eared dogs, the front edge of the ear is a popular site for fly bites.

While all types of dogs, including German shepherds and Labrador retrievers, can sniff out convicts, cadavers and victims of disasters, the dogs with floppy ears seem to be the best at what they do.

Some of the factors that can lead to Malassezia dermatitis include moisture (as in dogs with skin folds or floppy ears with narrow ear canals), excessive waxy or scaly build - up (as in seborrhea), and allergic and bacterial skin disease.

As a floppy - eared dog, he will be prone to ear infections if dirt or wax is allowed to build up, so inspection and cleaning should be part of his grooming regimen.

Shelter Pups are about as close as you'll come to the fur and the floppy ears, short of getting a real dog.

Because small dogs can have dental issues, brushing his teeth should be done weekly as should cleaning his floppy ears to prevent a build up of dirt and potential infection.

Because he is a floppy eared dog, ear inspection and cleaning should be part of his weekly grooming ritual to avoid infections.

Periodic grooming will be needed to keep him looking his best and because he is a floppy - eared dog, inspection and cleaning of inner ears will help prevent infection.

This is part of the reason dogs with long, floppy ears are prone to ear infections.

Because he is a floppy eared dog, ear inspection and cleaning should be part of his weekly grooming ritual to prevent infection.

If this dog has inherited the floppy ears of the poodle, inspection and cleaning should become part of his brushing ritual to ensure they stay clean and not prone to infections.

Puppies with floppy or hairy ears like Cocker Spaniels and Poodles have the most problems because their ears don't air out as well as the «prick» ears of dogs such as German shepherds.

His coat color will vary from black, brown and white to brindle, mantle or solid and his loose, floppy ears mean that his grooming regimen will require cleaning to avoid infections typical of floppy - eared dogs.

Spaniels were bred to be gun dogs, and they need both room to exercise and a lot of grooming, especially when it comes to their floppy, furry ears.

When it comes to finding a new dog — aside from picking the one with the cutest pug - nose, the floppiest ears or the nicest coat — consider a few of the factors below before taking one home.

This anatomy, as well as floppy ears, can predispose a dog to ear infections because it is difficult to move debris upward out of the vertical canal.

The ears of the Border collie puppy are floppy, but as the dog grows the ears begin to stand up.

Posted in Basset Hound Breeders on March 26, 2014 — 02:55 pm Breed of the week: the big - hearted Basset Hound Basset Hounds are short - legged hound dogs with very long bodies and big floppy ears that William Shakespeare said could «sweep away the morning dew.»

The reason is quite clear if you ever owned an American cocker spaniel but Jeff Griffren said it best: «The smallest of the sporting dogs, with floppy ears, large, soulful eyes and joyful disposition that always responds to affection, the Cocker Spaniel is one of the most lovable and popular dogs on earth.»

In The Truth About Purebred Dogs, I explain about the deformities that have been inflicted on many purebred dogs — tiny size, giant size, pushed - in face, protruding eyes, short legs, long back, floppy lips, long heavy ears, wrinkled folds of sDogs, I explain about the deformities that have been inflicted on many purebred dogs — tiny size, giant size, pushed - in face, protruding eyes, short legs, long back, floppy lips, long heavy ears, wrinkled folds of sdogs — tiny size, giant size, pushed - in face, protruding eyes, short legs, long back, floppy lips, long heavy ears, wrinkled folds of skin.

But there are many dogs with floppy ears that swim every day (like mine) that don't get ear infections — it might increase the risk, but ear infections are rarely just ear infections... they're often a sign of a much deeper problem.

-- Dogs that have floppy ears don't get lots of air flow, which means they are prone to infections.

They are sometimes prone to ear infections because of their floppy ear anatomy, and some dogs have eye problems, but most are so healthy that they live without problems up to about 12 or 13 years.

Dogs of all breeds suffer from ear infections, but those with floppy ears and those with allergies are more prone to developing these infections than other dDogs of all breeds suffer from ear infections, but those with floppy ears and those with allergies are more prone to developing these infections than other dogsdogs.

He based his conclusion on traits of the dogs — those that were deaf showed no reaction beforehand, while those with floppy ears were less likely to show anxiety than dogs with pointy ears.

Cropping — cutting off the floppy part of a dog's ear — is usually performed on anesthetized dogs between 6 and 12 weeks old.

Imagine a small dog with the floppy ears and markings of a Beagle but the body of a Chihuahua and you have the Cheagle.

Imagine a small dog with the floppy ears and markings of a Beagle but the body of a Chihuahua and you have the Cheagle, a new designer dog.

If your dog swims a lot, has long floppy ears, or a history of ear disease, more routine cleaning (often once or twice a week) is recommended.

Dark and moist areas of the body: Yeast thrives in moist, dark environments, which makes the ears of all our beloved «floppy eared dogs» a perfect growing spot.

Ice was born 4/23/2010, he is a very big Alaskan Malamute, he is very gentle and beautiful, he is giving my hubby fits because of the floppy ears, which are still not up at 9 months, but we love him so, he is most happy laying in the snow even though he is an «indoor dog»!

Another important aspect of good grooming is our dog's ear care, particular the drop or floppy eared breeds, need regular attention.

Ventilation of the ears is poor in dogs with floppy ears, resulting in a warm, moist environment perfect for growth of bacteria and yeast.

Often, this is a puppy who finds the floppy ears of other dogs fun to play with.

By the late 16th century, mention is made of a Land Spaniel, as distinct from a water Spaniel, and reference can be found in some books of «a spaniel dog with floppy ears, the chest, belly and feet white, picked out with black, the rest of the body black».

After walking up and down the rows of kennels and scanning the faces of the stray dogs that have found their way to the ACS shelter in hopes of being adopted into a loving home, Duffy and Wright finally find the tiny black puppy with its floppy ears and cute little paws.

Will Smith — He's have to be some kind of a dog with big floppy ears, he's be a really happy, cute dog.

As such, dogs with floppy ears are more prone to the development of bacterial and fungal infections.

The long, floppy ears of the Dachshund is prone to infection, so it's important to regularly check and clean out the dog's ears.

I have friends with dogs that suffer chronic yeast or bacterial infections and the vets have stated that it is because of the retained moisture because of those cute, floppy ears.

For example, one of the first tasks I had to do was collect some fruit for Goldie, a dog with floppy ears and a wiggly tail.