Also, temperament and training are perhaps even bigger priorities for
giant dogs than others because the big breeds» size and appearance can be off - putting if they're not well - behaved.
Not exact matches
Large /
giant breed formulas typically have fewer calories
than other dog foods to help big
dogs stay slim.
(ref) There are
other health issues that affect the
giant breeds more
than the general
dog population.
In general, large - and
giant - breed
dogs were more likely
than other dogs to have HD, CCLD, or both.
Unfortunately, like
other giant dog breeds, the lifespan of this breed tends to be shorter
than the average
dog.
Sadly, like
other giant dog breeds, the lifespan of the Mastiff tends to be shorter
than the average
dog.
It's also available in sizes up to 50» in length, so is suitable for all
dogs other than giant breeds.
Large and
giant breeds need more support
than smaller
dogs because they have a higher risk for arthritis and
other musculoskeletal issues.
It's sad that, such large and
giant breeds finish their growth later and tend to die earlier
than most
other dog breeds.
Whether your pet is a
giant fluffy Bernese Mountain
Dog, a Shih Tzu, or a show quality Standard Poodle, she won't send an animal home looking anything
other than perfect.
The
other reality is that large and
giant bred
dogs — labs, rottweilers, goldens, and pitbulls — suffer higher rates of cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) rupture
than small breed
dogs.