But most
large breed dogs tend to put on weight so it's best to keep your dog on the lean side and avoid foods with high fat percentages.
It's different for every breed, since
large breed dogs tend to mature much more slowly than smaller dogs.
Not exact matches
Most of the
dog listed above
tend to be medium or
large breeds, as well as «confident» and «loyal» in nature, according to their American Kennel Club profiles.
While
larger breed dogs such as the Doberman Pincher or Boxer
tend to be at risk for cardiomyopathy.
Males like to be dominant, especially over other
large breeds, which can result in a hard time at home if you have other
large dogs; but they
tend to be okay if you establish your place as dominant over both
dogs, or if they live with smaller or non-dominant
breeds.
European Shih Tzu
dogs tend to be slightly
larger than their American counterparts, but even in Europe, the demand for smaller versions of the
breed is growing and thriving as a result of American imports.
Osteosarcoma usually arises in middle aged or elderly
dogs but can arise in a
dog of any age with
larger breeds tending to develop tumors at younger ages.
Large breed dogs especially
tend to put on quite a bit of weight during pregnancy.
Smaller
breeds also
tend to cycle more regularly than
larger dogs.
It's typically said that smaller
dogs and
breeds tend to urinate more frequently than
larger, older
dogs.
Smaller
dogs tend to have increased longevity compared to their
larger canine brothers, but bigger Australian
dog breeds have made a name for themselves in history books as world record holders in the age department.
In the early days they
tended to be fairly
large dogs bred more for haulage than for speed and trying to replicate the physical attributes and abilities of the Coastal Eskimo
Dog.
More ppl are bitten by small
dogs than big ones the problem is down to not being reported getting nipped of a small
dog happens more but isn't reported
larger dogs tend to leave or do more damage But this is the fault of the owner not knowing how to train a big
dog u have to break the
dog early then they see u as the alpha male then u can bend the
dog to our will I've just had two
dogs non pit bull taken from me by a copper who hasn't started shaving yet who said they look like pit bulls one was twelve week old the other two yr old they haven't stopped growing yet how the fuck can this nimrod have the ability to tell
breeds are one thing or another b4 their full grown this is state sanctioned destruction of life
Chihuahuas
tend to show aggression towards other animals and even attack
larger breeds, which can end badly for a 3 - pound
dog.
The potential downside of owning an Akita is that this
breed tends to be quite independent, which isn't always a good thing for a
large dog with strong protective instincts.
The intrahepatic shunt is commonly found in
large dog breeds and
tends to be much more difficult to operate.
Large dog breeds tend to have shorter life spans due to extensive strain on their cardiovascular and skeletal system.
While smaller
dog breeds tend to grow quickly during the first year of life,
larger breeds stop growing quickly after their initial growth spurt.
This disease
tends to be primarily genetic in nature and affects mostly
large breeds of
dogs.
Perhaps the most unfortunate thing is that extra
large dog breeds tend to have a shorter lifespan compared to the average canine (about 6 - 10 years compared to the 12 - 15 years most
dogs live).
Small
breeds also
tend to live longer than
larger breeds, so having a
dog food with a high concentration of antioxidants can help to prevent any free radical damage that may occur as your miniature or teacup Yorkie ages.
Smaller
dog breeds tend to live longer on average while
large and giant
dog breeds have shorter lifespans.
A study at Edinburgh University in Scotland says the phenomenon known as «limber tail,» which causes a
dog's tail to become limp and difficult to move,
tends to affect
larger working
breeds, and is more common among
dogs who live in the north.
In
dogs, smaller
breeds tend to experience dental problems at a younger age than their
larger counterparts.
There
tends to be a general trend that smaller
breed dogs have more anal gland related problems than
larger breed dogs and this can be related to their anatomy.
Indoor cats and smaller
breed dogs tend to live longer than
larger breed dogs.
It's a known fact that smaller
dogs tend to live much longer than
larger breeds.
As many of the Japanese
breeds tend to be medium sized
dogs, the Tosa was
bred to be a
larger option.
But this is confounded by genetics: For example, small
breed dogs tend to have more severe dental disease than
large dogs.
It's sad that, such
large and giant
breeds finish their growth later and
tend to die earlier than most other
dog breeds.
Large breed dogs such as Great Danes and German Shepherds
tend to suffer from joint and hip problems.
If your
dog is extremely
large she might carry the pups for much longer and smaller
breeds tend to deliver sooner.
The distinction is particularly noticeable in several hunting
breeds; the show ring
dogs tend to be
larger, have longer coats, and often lack movement that indicates strength and stamina in the field.
It is also more common for owners of small
breeds to live in apartments, while owners of really
large breeds tend to have a backyard or similar where the
dog can be thought to relieve it self.
This does vary with the
breed of the
dog; the
larger breeds tend to need a bit more sleep than other
breeds.
As
large breed dogs, hounds they
tend to be short lived.
They will
tend to be minimally involved in the
breed - and they will produce the
largest number of problem
dogs.
Hypothyroidism can occur at any age, although it
tends to be a problem that affects middle aged and older
dogs, especially the
larger breeds.
Since the Pomsky is priced over their small size and smaller
dogs tend to command higher prices, it would not make much sense to
breed male Huskies that
tend to be much
larger than the female Husky.
Sadly,
large dog breeds tend to have shorter lifespans — and the
larger the
dog, the shorter the life expectancy.
Larger / giant
breed dogs tend to have shorter life spans compared to smaller
breeds and are often considered senior when they are 5 to 6 years of age; Medium -
large breed dogs are considered seniors at 7 years age, while smaller / toy
breed dogs are considered senior at around 1o years of age.
A «field
bred» English Cocker
tends to be a bit
larger then the current conformation
bred dogs.
The chihuahua
breed, like other small and toy
dogs,
tend to sexually mature earlier than
larger dogs; generally around 6 months of age.
There is not enough data yet to know if the smaller Miniature Huskies might lower the risk of hip dysplasia, a defect that
tends to plague
larger dog breeds more than others.
Fibrosarcomas
tend to affect
large breed dogs.
And while it
tends to affect
large breed dogs more frequently, all
breeds of
dogs are at risk.
Little
dogs tend to live a lot longer than
larger breeds.
Just about every
dog loves to get out and about, but
breeds that adore long daily walks or vigorous exercise
tend to be medium -
large breeds, including Labrador retreivers, Doberman pinschers, Rottweilers, Irish and English setters, Weimaraners, Border collies, most pointers, German shepherds, and Dalmatians.
Large -
breed dogs tend to age even faster and reach their senior stage at 5 years old.
Larger breed of dogs are generally more susceptible to bloating than smaller dogs due to the fact that they tend to eat larger meals and swallow larger amounts at one
Larger breed of
dogs are generally more susceptible to bloating than smaller
dogs due to the fact that they
tend to eat
larger meals and swallow larger amounts at one
larger meals and swallow
larger amounts at one
larger amounts at one time.