Sentences with phrase «large dog counterparts»

Smaller dogs and cats make up an increasingly large percentage of our pet population, and small dogs in particular, do not have the same dental health that their large dog counterparts experience, even in younger years.

Not exact matches

Toy breeds have a higher metabolic rate than bigger dogs, so they typically need more calories than their larger counterparts.

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.

A large, lifetime study of Labrador retrievers found that a moderately overweight group of dogs lived nearly two years less than their leaner counterparts.

A large number of small dog breeds are available to pick from as canine companions as well as their mixed breed counterparts.

For the elderly sometimes seeing dogs that are small is a problem where as their larger counterparts are easier to see and hear.

Larger dogs — especially seniors often need less exercise than some of their smaller counterparts as well making them a great choice for seniors.

The term «teacup» is used by some breeders to refer to the smallest dogs of a particular breed, though these pups are not considered a separate breed from their larger counterparts.

Smaller dogs need more calories per pound than their larger counterparts because they have faster metabolisms, meaning that they burn through those calories at a faster rate.

These dogs generally have the solid, stocky frame of their larger counterparts, as well as the familiar wrinkled and pushed in face.

In dogs, smaller breeds tend to experience dental problems at a younger age than their larger counterparts.

The outdoor dangers range from diseases and injuries from battles with other cats (who can also be the source of those diseases), to predators such as owls and other large birds of prey, to roaming dogs, or their wilder counterparts such as foxes, and of course, the very real danger posed by cars.

These dogs are small and don't eat as much as their large counterparts.

Male dogs neutered as puppies often grow larger than their counterparts neutered at a more conventional age.

Puppies require different food then their senior counterparts, small dogs have different needs than larger breeds and some dogs prefer wet food over dry food.

Many large dogs tend to be more laid back and easy going than their tiny counterparts.

As is true with many small breeds, however, housebreaking and training this dog can be a little trickier than with its larger counterparts.

But, their small stature and extra spunk are not the only characteristics setting small dogs apart from their large breed counterparts.

Small dogs require more calories per pound than their large breed counterparts, but why?

Small dogs are different in many ways from their larger counterparts, beginning with their nutritional needs.

This is much more common than the congenital type of the disease — especially in mature animals between 3 and 10 years of age, depending on their breed (large and giant breed dogs tend to become physically «older» at a younger age than their smaller counterparts).

This is partly because of their size, since larger dogs are known to have shorter life spans than their smaller counterparts.

It's worth noting here that small dogs tended to show aggression more often than their larger counterparts, so this makes the male / female data very interesting.

Small dogs aren't just miniature versions of their larger counterparts (e.g., a toy poodle is not a tiny standard poodle).