These are fairly common in many of
the giant breed dogs such as Great Pyrenees, St. Bernards and Newfoundlands.
Not exact matches
From toy and small
dogs,
such as Yorkshire Terriers or Chihuahuas to
giant breeds like the Newfoundland and the Irish Wolfhound, the size of the
dog's brain will change, but the manner in which they learn is the same.
There is no other known K9 garment on the market that will fit
such a wide array of
dogs, from toy
breeds to
giant breeds — not to mention we are the only product in the world that works in
such an innovative, gentle and nurturing fashion!
Dog food companies also try to formulate nutrients especially for large /
giant breeds,
such as the calcium and phosphorus ratio.
And, large /
giant breed foods often include joint supplements
such as glucosamine, chondroitin, SAMe, green lip mussels, and other things to help very large
dogs avoid problems with arthritis and other joint conditions.
(German for protection
dog), Germany developed Schutzhund (
dog sport) in the early 1900s to test whether the German
Dogs exhibit the traits necessary for police - type work.Today, many
breeds such as Rottweilers, German shepherds,
Giant Schnauzer, Hovawort, Malinois, and Boxer to name a few, compete in Schutzhund, it is a demanding test and sport for any
dog.
Osteosarcoma in
dogs is a malignant cancer of the bone that most commonly affects large and
giant breeds such as Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Great Danes, Rottweilers, and Saint Bernards.
This name is most commonly used for male
dogs of the
giant breed classes
such as mastiffs and Great Dane's.
In
dogs, osteosarcoma is most common in large and
giant breeds,
such as Great Danes, Rottweilers and Saint Bernards.
Any
dog can develop a tumor of the toe, but large
breed, black coated
dogs such as standard poodles, Rottweilers, Labrador retrievers and
giant schnauzers have an increased risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma of the toe.
I think the protein - to - fat ratio suits typical (rather than active) large
breed dogs such as Golden Retrievers as well as for
giant breed dogs like Great Danes.
Large and
giant dog breeds such as great danes, Saint Bernards, Bernese mountain
dogs, Chinese shar - pei, Rottweilers, and mastiffs generally are not fully mature until they reach two years old or older.
Giant breeds such as great danes have a shorter life span, 8 to 10 years, and are considered senior
dogs at 6 to 8 years.
Canine bloat, or more technically, gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), is a top killer of
dogs, especially of deep - chested
giant and large
breeds,
such as Great Danes and Standard Poodles.
It's sad that,
such large and
giant breeds finish their growth later and tend to die earlier than most other
dog breeds.
This can also be a particular problem for larger or
giant breed dogs,
such as Great Danes for instance, that have an increased susceptibility to gastric dilatation («bloat»).
Size appropriate puppy foods,
such as large
breed puppy diets are beneficial for large and
giants breeds of
dogs.
Breeds such as the Great Dane or even the Saint Bernard tend to only live to 10 years while the Siberian Husky, a somewhat smaller
dog than the
giants can live to about 12 to 14 years.
While the exact cause of bloat is currently unknown, large and
giant breed dogs with deep chests
such as Great Danes, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Boxers, and Standard Poodles are more susceptible to bloat.
As you might expect, the amount and duration of growth in a toy
breed,
such as a Toy Poodle, is drastically different that of a
giant breed,
such as the Great Dane or Bernese Mountain
Dog.
Like some other
giant breeds,
such as the Newfoundland, they are sometimes recommended as a good
dog for children with autism.
This category incorporate petite
dogs,
such as Pomeranian, however there are even so many
giant breeds with the very fleecy coat.
Large and
giant breed dogs are the most susceptible to canine hip dysplasia, but certain small
breeds such as English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and Shih Tzus are also vulnerable.
Portrayed by cheerful characters
such as Marmaduke, the lovably loyal Great Dane in the comic strip by Brad Anderson, large - and
giant -
breed dogs are popular companions.
Dogs that have family history of GDV have been shown to be at a much higher risk, so are large and giant - breed dogs (especially deep - chested breeds such as Great Danes, German Shepherds, Weimaraners, St. Bernards, Irish Setters, and Gordon Sette
Dogs that have family history of GDV have been shown to be at a much higher risk, so are large and
giant -
breed dogs (especially deep - chested breeds such as Great Danes, German Shepherds, Weimaraners, St. Bernards, Irish Setters, and Gordon Sette
dogs (especially deep - chested
breeds such as Great Danes, German Shepherds, Weimaraners, St. Bernards, Irish Setters, and Gordon Setters).
For example, bone cancer, or osteosarcoma, is considerably more frequent among large and
giant breeds of
dogs,
such as the Irish Wolfhound, Great Dane, Rottweiler, Labrador and Golden Retriever, Greyhound, and Saint Bernard, because their bones are stressed by carrying so much weight.