Sentences with phrase «larger breeds of dogs such»

It does, however, more often affect larger breeds of dogs such as: German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, and Mastiffs.

The size of Rottweilers leads them to share a number of joint / skeletal problems with other large breeds of dogs such as German Shepherds, Great Danes, Mastiffs etc..

Not exact matches

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.

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 bredogs 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 breDogs) 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.

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.

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.

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.

Make sure to check for coverage of pre-existing conditions as well as breed - specific genetic ailments, such as hip dysplasia for large dogs.

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.

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.

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.

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:

Not all large dog breeders are bad and we have large breeders on our Assured Breeder scheme, such as Guide Dogs for the Blind who breed lots and lots of puppies but they breed them all in good conditions so it's not just about the numbers.

Large - breed dogs such as Rottweilers need to grow slowly to help prevent development of orthopedic problems such as hip dysplasia.

A reputable breeder will make sure that necessary precautions are taken, such as letting a veterinarian check the hips of large dog breeds prone to hip dysplasia.

They are also susceptible to many of the ailments that effect other large breed dogs such as bloat and hip dysplasia.

In addition to the common dog and cat spays and neuters, we have the equipment and knowledge to address such maladies as fracture repairs, torn ligaments and tumor removal from the smallest of creatures such as hamsters to large breed dogs.

Just like the previous one, from the name itself, this dog food comes with a formula that is specifically tailored to the needs of large puppies or puppies of large breeds such as German Shepherd.

Size appropriate puppy foods, such as large breed puppy diets are beneficial for large and giants breeds of dogs.

Post surger medications such as rejection prevention medications are required for the life of the dog and will cost more in larger breeds.

Mixes of medium or large breeds such as Chow Chows, Akitas, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, or any of the guard dogs can be dominant - aggressive, which can be especially difficult in families with small children or with an adult man or woman who has neither a commanding voice nor a confidant manner.

The Karelian Bear Dog, called Karjalankarhukoira in the breed's native Finland, is a strong, alert, and fearless breed that is capable of hunting or treeing small - to - large game — even aggressive game such as bears, lynxes, wild boars, wolves, and moose.

Idiopathic pericardial effusion is another cause of hemorrhagic pericardial effusions, most commonly seen in medium to large breed dogs, such as golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, and Saint Bernards.

The pros of the MidWest iCrate — it is designed for large dog breeds and is very easy to transport and travel with at the same time (two combinations you don't see often for such a great price), and has a 4.5 - Star Rating.

Large breed dogs of all ages are particularly prone to developing myocardial disease, such as cardiomyopathy (enlarging or thickening of the heart muscle).

Though you have the availability of Chihuahua mix, mixing these tiny dogs with larger breeds, due to massive difference in the size, it is impossible that such mixings happen naturally.

While the exact cause of bloat is currently unknown, large and giant breed dogs with deep chests such as Great Danes, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Boxers, and Standard Poodles are more susceptible to bloat.

Orthopedic issues: - Common causes of lameness include ligament tears such as a tear of the cranial cruicate ligament - Hip dysplasia (usually larger breed dogs including retrievers)- Luxating patellas (knee instability)- Osteoarthritis — often older dogs after years of wear and tear

As previously mentioned, this condition is common in large - breed dogs because of how quickly they can grow to such large sizes.

Slicker brushes are useful in shedding breeds, when a large amount of coat needs to come out, such as with short - coated dog, and silky coated dogs.

It does have a lot of carbohydrates but when you are feeding a large breed dog there are some special reasons why you might need a diet such as this one.

So to recap, the terriers can be categorized in 3 subgroups: working terriers such as the Jack Russell who were bred to hunt quarry both in burrows and above ground, toy terriers such as Yorkies who are down - sized versions of larger terriers and are used today as companion dogs, and finally, bull - type terriers such as the Staffordshire bull terrier who are crosses of terriers and bulldogs.

The Golden Retriever is a large - sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, and were named «retriever» because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged.

A small percentage of cavaliers will also develop orthopedic problems such as hip dysplasia, but since they are a small dog, it is not the catastrophe that it would be in a larger breed.

The Golden Retriever is a large - sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, [3] and were named «retriever» because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged.

The Golden Retriever is a large - sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, [3] and were named «retriever» because of -LSB-...]

The size of the kibble is obviously a factor in how easily the dog can eat it, but it should also contain: • More high - quality protein and fats than brands for larger breed dogs • More calories • Good sources of digestible starches • Ingredients that provide omega - 3 and omega - 6 fatty acids • No harmful additives such as artificial colors, flavors or preservatives • Small bite size pieces

Arnold Lesser Board - certified orthopedic surgeon Ultravet Diagnostics 220 East Jericho Turnpike Mineola, New York (516-294-6680) Animal Emergency Service 280 Middle Country Road Selden, New York (631-698-2225) «Large - breed dogs tend to have problems with hips and joints and also growth deformities,» says Long Island veterinary surgeon Arnold Lesser, one of a dozen vets in the country specializing in such deformities.

The Rottweiler is one of the most popular and well - known breeds today but they are large dogs and they can be subject to some health problems such as bloat.

However, larger breed dogs such as Labs, Great Danes and Saint Bernards for instance, can experience problems from sleeping this way for long periods of time.

In fact, hip dysplasia is the leading cause of lameness in the rear legs of dogs, especially in large breeds such as Newfoundlands, Saint Bernards, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, and German Shepherds.

The remaining breeds in the toy group are down - sized versions of many larger working dogs such as hunting, Spitz and terrier types.

Some of the best large breed grain free and large breed dry dog food includes supplements such as chondroiten and glucosamine, this is always a plus.