Note that some very
large dog breeds such as the bull mastiff may be mistaken for a pit bull breed due to their appearance, but they are not pit bulls.
Not exact matches
While
larger breed dogs such as the Doberman Pincher or Boxer tend to be at risk for cardiomyopathy.
This inherited trait is strongly affected by lifestyle and is evident in certain
large breed dogs such as the Newfoundland, German Shepherd, Saint Bernard, and the Old English Sheepdog.
Dog food companies also try to formulate nutrients especially for
large / giant
breeds,
such as the calcium and phosphorus ratio.
Early training is important for all
dogs, but is essential for
large strong
breeds such as Rottweilers.
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.
But if you are trying to groom a
large thick - coated
dog (
such as a golden retriever, border collie, collie, bearded collie, or Tibetan terrier) or double - or triple - coated
breed (
such as an Akita or a malamute, husky, or chow), then you are definitely going to need a professional - grade clipper.
They are also very
large dogs, so if your grocery budget is limited, you may want to consider
breeds that are smaller but just as protective,
such as Terriers and Toys.Terriers are well known as the farmer's best friend, keeping rats from the grain and foxes from the henhouse.
Some
breeds do have a disposition to certain illnesses, and hemangiosarcoma is more common in
larger male
dogs such as Boxers, Great Danes, Pitbulls, German Shepherds, English Setters and, Golden Retrievers.
Still, prospective owners should be prepared for possible problems
such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy, eye disorders and hip dyslpasia like most
large breed dogs they can develop hip problems.
The identification of
such a
large number of mixes in the population raises the question of accuracy when identifying
dog breeds.
I've been thumbing through a veterinarian book the evening before and I found out that
large breed dogs run risks of
such crippling joint and bone disorders as canine hip dysplasia, osteochondrosis, elbow dysplasia, and developmental orthopedic disease.
A 75 lb
larger breed dog,
such as a Golden Retriever, would need to eat to eat 8 milk chocolate bars to become seriously ill.
I truly believe that the standard schnauzer because of their size (most therapy
dogs in our unit have been very large such as Great Danes, Labrador Retrievers and Bernese Mountain Dogs) will be less likely to intimidate those children who might be a bit wary of one of the larger bre
dogs in our unit have been very
large such as Great Danes, Labrador Retrievers and Bernese Mountain
Dogs) will be less likely to intimidate those children who might be a bit wary of one of the larger bre
Dogs) will be less likely to intimidate those children who might be a bit wary of one of the
larger breeds.
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.
Hip dysplasia in
dogs is common in
large breeds, but can be seen in smaller
breeds such as Boxers.
The disease is most common among
large breed dogs such as German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, St. Bernards, and Newfoundlands.
Dr. Mehl has authored more than 25 publications in peer - reviewed journals covering many surgical diseases
such as laryngeal disorders and treatment, adrenal tumors, bone tumors, liver shunts in small and
large breed dogs, kidney transplantation, feline ureteral surgery, episoplasty in
dogs, laparoscopic surgery, tracheal surgery and thoracic surgery.
As for
dogs, Werber said many of the
larger breeds,
such as Rottweilers, have a higher risk of developing bone cancer (osteosarcoma).
Hygroma: a fluid - filled sac usually occurring on the elbows of
large breed dogs such as the Great Dane or Irish wolfhound.
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.
Because puppyhood is
such an important stage in any
dog's life, BLUE Freedom for
Large Breed Puppies features ingredients that support healthy growth and development.
The
breed started from the native Shikoku - Inu, an indigenous
dog weighing just about 25 kilograms (45 pounds) These
dogs were crossed with
large European
dog breeds,
such as mastiff, St. Bernard, Great Dane and bull terriers with the aim to
breed a
larger, more powerful
dog.
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.
This
large and incredibly diverse family of
dogs includes
such «
breeds» as Cock - a-Shels and Malt - oodles; everything from the imposing Rott - a-Dor down to the diminutive Peke - A-Pom and Yorki - Huahua.
A medium to
large breed dog such as the Husky has a resting heart rate between 60 and 100 beats per minute.
If you must purchase a puppy when your kids are younger, stay with the
larger working
breeds such as Labrador or Golden Retrievers or adopt a mature
dog.
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.
Make sure to check for coverage of pre-existing conditions as well as
breed - specific genetic ailments,
such as hip dysplasia for
large dogs.
Laryngeal Paralysis, a common condition in middle - to old - age
dogs, is usually seen in
large breed dogs such as Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Saint Bernards, Newfoundlands, and Pointers.
Our selections had to meet specific criteria,
such as affordably priced and will provide the necessary nutrition a
large dog breed needs to stay healthy.
To help end the misery associated with
large - scale
dog breeding operations known as «puppy mills,» The Humane Society of the United States has launched a national telephone tip line and encourages callers to report suspected cruelty or unlawful activities involving
such breeding facilities.
The best dry
dog food for
large breeds is usually labeled as
such on the bag.
Overfeeding a rapidly growing
large -
breed dog can contribute to skeletal diseases
such as osteochondrosis and hip dysplasia.
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.
Too much protein in the diet of a
large breed dog can cause excess weight gain in a short space of time, which can put stress on developing joints and lead to conditions
such as arthritis in future.
The smallest is suitable for
breeds such as chihuahuas and Yorkshire terriers, while the
largest can hold
dogs such as German shepherds and Rottweilers.
Large breed dogs are much more prone to developing arthritis and there is a very high incidence in some
breeds such as Labradors, German shepherds and Rottis.
This recipe is a good choice for typically active medium or
large breed dogs,
such as Bulldogs and German Shepherds.
In
dogs, the
larger breeds such as Labrador, Retriever, German Shepard and Alaskan Malamute are all more susceptible to hip dysplasia than other
breeds.
Large breed dogs might find vigorous exercise puts undue pressure on their joints while brachycephalic (short nosed
dogs)
such as pugs and bulldogs will have difficulty breathing if the exercise is too long or vigorous.
Please make sure to do thorough research before choosing
such a
large breed of
dog as a pet.
That
such breeders exist, is down to the widespread problem of
breed blindness with has permeated
large parts of the
dog breeding community in certain
breeds.
Boxers are a medium to
large breed of
dog with high energy and lots of wiggles and as
such they require a high quality food source to keep them healthy and happy.
Hip dysplasia has a hereditary component to it, and is much more common in
large -
breed dogs such as Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Mastiffs, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Old English Sheepdogs, etc..
Adding a modifier in front of the
breed name is not correct, as there is no
such thing as a miniature or teacup Chihuahua, and smaller
dogs of the
breed are not any different or more valuable than the
larger examples except in the mind of some buyers.
The American Kennel Club's classification of «working
dogs» includes
dogs of particularly
large breeding such as:
Larger breeds with thick coats,
such as Bernese mountain
dogs, Saint Bernards and Newfoundlands, do not require any extra insulation in the winter — though wearing a jacket will certainly not hurt them.
It's sad that,
such large and giant
breeds finish their growth later and tend to die earlier than most other
dog breeds.