Sentences with phrase «longer in larger breed dogs»

For most breeds, this is at least the second heat cycle; it may be longer in larger breed dogs.

Not exact matches

Many people consider it irresponsible to keep a dog intact; to leave dogs outside for long periods; to keep large, energetic dogs in an apartment; to keep a dog in a crate for long hours; to skip routine veterinary care; to make a bad choice of a breed; or to consider giving up a dog because of that bad choice.

Smaller breeds are more prone than larger because the teeth are closer together in small dogs, and these dogs usually live longer.

To help with discomfort in the joints of large breed dogs, many owners and veterinarians begin a long - term regimen of a glucosamine and chondroitin supplement.

In large breed dogs, growth plates remain open much longer.

For small - animal practitioners, leptospirosis has long been considered a disease of large dogs and, in particular, of the hunting breeds, which are most active swimming and running in wild outdoor settings.

However, size and breed play a key role in how quickly a canine ages, and as a general rule, small dogs live longer than large ones.

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.

There are lots of large breed dogs to choose from for families who long for a giant in their living room.

In general, most Terrier breeds have relatively long lifespans, especially in comparison to other, larger breed dogIn general, most Terrier breeds have relatively long lifespans, especially in comparison to other, larger breed dogin comparison to other, larger breed dogs.

Surgical treatment of patellar luxation is more difficult in large breed dogs, especially when combined with cranial cruciate ligament disease, hip dysplasia or excessive angulation of the long bones.

Smaller breeds are more prone than larger because the teeth are closer together in small dogs, and they usually live longer.

Communicate with breeders in other countries that have had the breed longer and have a larger population of dogs.

Mandatory spay / neuter laws usually force all dogs (regardless of breed) to be altered by four or sometimes 2 months of age, regardless of the long - term health problems that this may cause in larger breeds.

Many medium sized dogs have longer life spans than the larger breeds and of course, they take up less space in car and home.

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.

Please give long and careful thought to whether or not you are in a position to care for a large breed dog and to commit to its needs for the rest of the dog's life.

In most states, large - scale breeding operations can legally keep hundreds of dogs in cages for their entire lives for the sake of selling puppies, as long as the animals have basic food, water and shelteIn most states, large - scale breeding operations can legally keep hundreds of dogs in cages for their entire lives for the sake of selling puppies, as long as the animals have basic food, water and sheltein cages for their entire lives for the sake of selling puppies, as long as the animals have basic food, water and shelter.

The effects of neutering in the first year of a dog's life, especially in larger breeds, undoubtedly reflects the vulnerability of joints to delayed closure of long - bone growth plates from gonadal hormone removal [26], [27].

The Komondor (in Hungarian, the plural form of komondor is komondorok), also known as the Hungarian sheepdog, is a large, white - coloured Hungarian breed of livestock guardian dog with a long, corded coat.

A short term stay in a small kennel for even a very large breed of dog is generally fine, but a day long stay in a small kennel would not be appropriate for a large breed.

As a reminder, large breed dogs need to avoid excessive calcium because it can cause their joints to grow too fast resulting in long term chronic disability like hip dysplasia.

Digestive Performance A longer colonic transit time, plus a higher colonic permeability in large breed dogs, can lead to more fermentation and poor stool quality.

Mandatory spay / neuter ordinances have consistently led to an increase in shelter killing and science is indicating that juvenile spay / neuter may create long - term health problems, especially in large breed dogs.