Sentences with phrase «larger working dog breeds»

In the past, it was seen primarily in the larger working dog breeds.

The cause of limber tail has always been somewhat mysterious, with anecdotal evidence suggesting it happens more often in larger working dog breeds like Labrador retrievers, and has been reported in individual dogs who've recently swam in cold water (it's also sometimes called «swimmer's tail» or «cold tail.»)

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Although not specifically a large breed dog food, this recipe from Nature's Variety has an above - average crude protein level of 35 % that can work well for active large breeds to help them build lean muscle.

hi never done this b4 so here we go... i love travelling when i can... also my dogs i have three of them and enjoy walking them daily i must be quite fit as dogs are of large breed... i work in the catering sector.

By working with several city councils in our region, San Diego Humane Society recently helped pass legislation banning local pet stores and other commercial businesses from selling dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, and rabbits that are obtained from puppy mill farms, commercial catteries, and other large breeding establishments.

The Alaskan Malamute is a large northern dog breed in the sled dog category of the working dog group.

For tiny dogs and puppies a brush the size of a childs toothbrush can work, for larger puppies and breeds you want a larger head, maybe around the size of a regular adult toothbrush.

Like any other dogs, large and giant breed dogs can have metabolisms that work at different rates.

The working dogs separated, branched out and became the different breeds (with the Scotch Collie remaining) and the show type became what we see now, the large dogs with flatter faces.

When you will consider a brush regarding its size then remember large dog brush is best for large breed dogs and comparatively smaller brushes work well on small breed dogs.

In many areas, there are too many of some breed types of dog, particularly working dog and larger dog breeds for the numbers of suitable homes available in urban areas.

The Fila is a large breed of dog that was developed to work cattle, guard the home and family, and fight jaguars.

The group that the Kennel Club designates as «working» contains many larger breeds that were bred for guarding, rescue, or police work in addition to some of the «sled» dogs like the Siberian Husky and dogs bred for hauling carts.

Looking at dog food today, we find all - life - stages food, puppy food, adult food, senior food, food for dogs with sensitive stomachs or sensitive skin, food for herding, sporting, toy, terrier, large, and giant breed dogs, vegetarian food, high performance food for working dogs, reduced calorie and light food for couch potato dogs, food for dogs with heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, arthritis, digestive problems, cancer, diabetes, bladder stones, dandruff and dirty teeth.

The Perro de Presa Canario, A.K.A. the Canary Mastiff, is a large Molosser - type dog breed originally bred for working livestock.

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.

Most of our dog breeds have some form of aggression in them, since they needed different forms of aggression to do their work: terriers are often aggressive towards other dogs and animals — they were and are fighters, the man working dogs imprint humans as being of their same species so they show the same kind of aggression that they show towards other dogs, the sight hounds were bred to be killers of game and sometimes other canines, the mastiffs were bred to take down large game and guard property, the flock guards were bred to be aggressive towards canines, the hounds were bred to be aggressive towards furred animals, some of the pointers were bred to be able to guard the hunter's game, etc., etc..

It is believed, however, that the Tibetan mastiff is the ancestor of most large breeds and mountain dogs in the working group.

Many large breed dogs eat food that is designed for their size rather than their breed, and these work best because of the balance between carbs, fats and proteins.

The American Kennel Association says this about the breed: «Large, rugged and powerful, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a working guard dog, possessing a superior ability to protect livestoDog is a working guard dog, possessing a superior ability to protect livestodog, possessing a superior ability to protect livestock.

From toy breeds to large working breeds we have specific training techniques that will make your dog a well behaved, disciplined and obedient pet.

National Dog Day was created to celebrate all dogs; large and small, purebreds and mixed breeds, family and companion dogs as well as all the working dogs that selflessly provide services, assistance...

The Groomer at the Humane Society of Greater Miami must be able to work with dogs of all breeds and sizes, including very large dogs (with assistance to bring into the bath facility).

The breed's large, floppy ears may predispose him to frequent ear infections and his work as a hunting dog puts him at risk for field injuries.

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.

The legislation was a response to appalling conditions in many large commercial breeding kennels, where dogs spent most of their working lives inside cramped wire cages, stacked one atop the other, and got little grooming, veterinary care or exercise.

This can be important for maintaining an active life for many dogs, especially large breeds and working dogs of all sizes.

The poodle comes from the working class of dogs, and was originally bred in Germany as a large water retriever.

The Great Pyrenees is a large, thickly coated, and immensely powerful working dog bred to deter sheep - stealing wolves and other predators on snowy mountaintops.

The German Shepherd (German: Deutscher Schäferhund, German pronunciation: [ˈʃɛːfɐˌhʊnt]-RRB- is a breed of medium to large - sized working dog that originated in Germany.

In light of this research, Cosequin is recommended to protect cartilage in dogs that are overweight, working breeds, and large breeds, as well as the average «weekend warrior».

We are drawn to sporting, herding, working breeds because we like clever, energetic, playful, medium to large dogs.

In general these breeds are all classified as gentle larges, dogs with sociable demeanors that are both hard working and family oriented.

Large breeds of dogs are certainly more expensive to feed and are much more work when it comes to exercising.

Bred in the German town of Rottweiler, this large, heavily built breed had many applications including police work, messenger dog work, guard dog work, herding and draught dog work.

For the most part large dog breeds were bred to be working dogs, usually used to hunt larger animals, pull heavy carts or tow in fishing nets to fishing boats in frigid waters.

The American Kennel Club's classification of «working dogs» includes dogs of particularly large breeding such as:

Larger breed dogs that have trouble with how their nerves are working to their legs often have more trouble in the cold as well.

Ideally, Dita's adopter should have experience with larger breed working dogs.

If pet owners use a laundry room for the dog while at work, a small dog may do well in a large laundry room, but a larger breed may get anxious and bored, Miller said.

From all accounts, the Bouvier des Flandres is one of the hardest working, large herding dogs ever bred.

The Canary Mastiff, or Perro de Presa Canario, is believed to have been originally bred as a large Spanish working dog to control livestock and kill wild dogs that would try and attack cattle.

the Breed Standard General Appearance The Leonberger is a calm, non-aggressive, large, muscular, working dog with a proud head carriage.

Once the dogs came to the United States, they were bred with other dogs to create a larger dog that could do farm work, helping to hunt, be a companion, and guard the property.

Some large dog breeds have become incredibly popular pets and working partners today.

Seller should ascertain that the prospective buyer has knowledge and facilities to properly care for a growing or grown dog of a large, active, working breed, considering both the physical and mental well - being of the dog.

Over the years I have continued to volunteer for local shelters, working with shelter dogs, developing behavior modification plans, running large and small dog playgroups, and handling dogs of all breeds and temperaments.

All of them, in large part, because they have experience working with the actual dogs, and read the science, and realize the aggession is not a breed - specific issue - and the reality is that most dogs, regardless of breed, do not show aggressive behavior — and yet, some dogs, of each breed, have.

The Bernese Mountain Dogs were bred to work - to help their owners with hauling those large milk containers down the Alps in carts.

This large working - dog breed can grow to a tall 2 feet, 5 inches, and can end up weighing anywhere from 100 to 150 pounds!