Giant breeds of dogs tend to be less active just by nature of their size, and they may not need to sleep as much as a more active breed.
(ref) Problems associated with protein and calcium levels are most often a problem
in giant breeds of dogs which lay down bone abnormally.
For example, would you knowingly sell someone
a giant breed of dog if they lived in a tiny studio apartment?
Giant breeds of dogs have tremendous nutritional needs during their early rapid growth.
Disease of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy) most commonly affects larger and giant breeds of dog
Osteosarcomas are common to large and
giant breeds of dogs, including Rottweilers, Dobermans, Great Danes and Saint Bernard's.
The largest of the dog crates, the XXL crate is reserved for
the giant breeds of dog, capable of holding 90 lbs plus of weight with up to three doors.
Very large and
giant breeds of dog are more likely to experience cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure.
Osteosarcoma tends to occur in large and
giant breeds of dogs and also tends to occur in major weight bearing bones.
Hip Dysplasia is a widespread condition that primarily affects large and
giant breeds of dogs.
It is also good to keep in mind that the Purina Pro Plan Focus Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food is recommended for a toy, small, large or
giant breed of dog.
Size appropriate puppy foods, such as large breed puppy diets are beneficial for large and
giants breeds of dogs.
The Akita is the smallest of
the giant breeds of dogs, typically standing 24 - 28 inches tall and weighing between 75 and 110 pounds.
Bone cancers or osteosarcomas occur frequently in large and
giant breeds of dogs.
Boxers and
the giant breeds of dogs are renown for their predisposition to certain tumors.
Leonbergers are
a giant breed of dog with a typical life span of about 8 years.
Families with particularly small children should also be particularly careful when selecting
a giant breed of dog, while breeds like Mastiffs can be graceful and gentle with children they also do not realize the sheer enormity of their size and can easily knock down small children.
Wobbler syndrome is a disease of the neck (the cervical spine) that is seen in large and
giant breeds of dog.
The Leonberger is
a giant breed of dog that is a bundle of energy and craves being close to his family.
Panosteitis is pain in the bone that usually occurs during growth and is most common in German shepherds and
giant breeds of dogs.
There are many, many advantageous to owning
a giant breed of dog.
Also consider that the lifespan of the pet, since
the giant breeds of dogs live considerably shorter lives than smaller breeds.
Larger dogs weighing more than 50 lbs live on average 10 - 12 years, while
the giant breeds of dog, such as Irish wolfhounds, tend to live only 6 - 8 years.
Gastric dilatation and volvulus, or GDV as it is commonly abbreviated, is a relatively common clinical syndrome seen in large /
giant breeds of dog.
The pathogenesis of the osteochondrosis syndrome was studied in large and
giant breeds of dogs.
If you don't mind sticking your hand in its oral cavity, then a finger toothbrush is always a great choice especially if you have a large or
giant breed of dog.
We see these bone tumors most frequently in large and
giant breeds of dogs that are already predisposed to them through their excessive bone growth.
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.