Like
most giant breeds, the Kuvasz is prone to bone and joint problems, so be careful you do not over-exercise, particularly with young, growing dogs.
Breed Overview Health and Life - span: Leos are subject to the short life span and various health problems that plague
most giant breeds.
Most giant breeds fail to reach four to five years of age.
In
most giant breeds dilated cardiomyopathy develops and afib comes later.
Leonberger Temperament What's Good About»Em, What's Bad About»Em Noble and powerful, a good Leonberger is calm and steady, yet bolder and more athletic than
most giant breed s. Leonberger - HISTORY Home» Breed s» Leonberger» History Heinrich Essig, a prominent citizen of Leonberg, Germany, in the 19th century, had a passion for collecting animals of all kinds.
Most giant breed dogs with wobbler syndrome are diagnosed before the age of three, although symptoms may emerge later in life.
Not exact matches
As with other large
breed puppy foods, Precise Large & Giant Breed Puppy has slightly fewer calories than most regular puppy f
breed puppy foods, Precise Large &
Giant Breed Puppy has slightly fewer calories than most regular puppy f
Breed Puppy has slightly fewer calories than
most regular puppy foods.
Whatever dog wins America's
most prestigious canine competition,
giant breeds can't help but make a big impression on spectators who snap pictures of small children reaching up to pet huge dogs and ping the owners with queries: How much does he weigh?
Daniel C. Richardson DVM Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons A Symposium Held at Western Veterinary Conference «The large and
giant breeds are the
most susceptible to skeletal disease.
Giant breeds have different nutrient needs than even large
breeds and
most large
breed foods are not adequate for their rapidly growing skeletons and bodies.
Unique and different than
most breeds, these
giants require a special need for human interaction, their sensitive character and demeanor is often overlooked due to their large imposing appearance.
Here are the dog
breeds that are
most likely to get cancer: Bermese Mountain dog, Boxer, Cocker Spaniel, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, English Springer Spaniel, Pug, Shar - Pei, Greyhound, Rottweiler, Collie, Scottish Terrier, Chow Chow, Flat - coater Retriever, or any large or
giant breed.
Since it is
most commonly found in the large or
giant breeds, there is some speculation that rapid growth and nutrition could play a factor as well.
It is the
most common cause of elbow pain and lameness and is a common cause of forelimb lameness in large and
giant -
breed dogs.
The Leonberger is often described as a «gentle
giant» and is one of the
most family - friendly pets among the large /
giant breeds.
Most dogs are recognized as a senior at 7 years (for
giant breeds, it is a bit younger) and cats at 10 years.
Discospondylitis is
most common in large and
giant breed dogs, but can occur in any
breed of dog.
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.
This name is
most commonly used for male dogs of the
giant breed classes such as mastiffs and Great Dane's.
In dogs, osteosarcoma is
most common in large and
giant breeds, such as Great Danes, Rottweilers and Saint Bernards.
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Most veterinarians associate the
giant breeds susceptibility to bloat to their deep chest.
Studies have shown that MPL occurs in 83 % to 95 % of all dogs diagnosed with PL, 10,11 whereas LPL is more common in large - and
giant -
breed dogs than in small -
breed dogs, with a prevalence up to 33 % in
giant breeds.1 However, PL is
most commonly diagnosed in toy and miniature
breed dogs, including Chihuahuas, Maltese, miniature poodles, Pekingese, Pomeranians, and Yorkshire terriers, as well as mixed
breeds5, 9,12,13 and Labrador retrievers.7
Large and
giant breeds are
most susceptible to DCM, including the Doberman pinscher, boxer, Great Dane, dalmatian, St. Bernard, Afghan hound, Newfoundland and cocker spaniel.
Disease of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy)
most commonly affects larger and
giant breeds of dog
Hip dysplasia
most commonly affects large - and
giant -
breed dogs; however, smaller dogs can also be affected.
Most dogs reach adult height at 1 year of age, large and
giant breeds may take twice as long to reach their full height.
Out of the four Angora
breeds recognized by the ARBA, the
Giant Angora rabbit produces the
most wool.
Osteosarcoma
most commonly occurs in large to
giant breed dogs.
The standard size is ideal for
most dogs, while the large size can be used on
giant breeds.
Most people getting a
giant breed as a service dog prospect more often than not do so because they require mobility work.
(ref) Problems associated with protein and calcium levels are
most often a problem in
giant breeds of dogs which lay down bone abnormally.
Most dogs and cats will overeat if free - fed, and as you can see, this is especially hazardous to the health of growing large and
giant breed puppies.
Large or
giant breed dogs are among the
most popular
breeds.
The Kuvasz's major health concerns are hip dysplasia and osteochondritis dissecans (degeneration of bone underlying the cartilage of joint areas,
most often seen in young dogs of
giant breeds).
It is one of the
most common health occurrences in dogs, with the large and
giant breeds being thought to be the
most affected.
If he's a puppy (up to about a year old for
most breeds), there are lots of good brands for puppies of all sizes (Toy, small
breed, medium, and large -
giant breed).
It is generally
most common in toy, miniature, large and
giant breeds.
Although there are several differences of desired traits in this
giant rabbit
breed, the two most commonly used descriptions are that of the ARBA & the British Rabbit Counsel (BRC) Breed Standard's of Perfec
breed, the two
most commonly used descriptions are that of the ARBA & the British Rabbit Counsel (BRC)
Breed Standard's of Perfec
Breed Standard's of Perfection.
In one of my
breeds (and no,
most probably should not have one), far too many bow to the infamous potential traits of the
Giant Schnauzer.
Nutrition for large and
giant breed dogs is one of the
most significant factors for healthy bone development.
It's sad that, such large and
giant breeds finish their growth later and tend to die earlier than
most other dog
breeds.
The Great Danes are amongst the
most favorite dog
breeds each year in the United States; people love these gentle
giants.
Large to
giant breed dogs with deep chests are the
most commonly affected (Great Danes, Weimaraners, Saint Bernards, Setters, Dobermans, and Standard Poodles).
The shelter she came from called her an Airedale mix;
most dog people visually peg her as a badly
bred Giant Schnauzer.
These dragons come in a variety of different colors, however since they are usually specifically
bred most breeders will produce German
giants in unique colors.
His sound and reliable temperament, rugged build, and dense weather - resistant wiry coat make the
giant schnauzer one of the
most useful and enduring working
breeds.
Breeds most often affected are Doberman Pinchers, Boxers, Dalmatians, Great Danes, and Irish Wolfhounds, but any large or
giant breed dog can be affected.
Depending on the
breed and size, your pet may have a life expectancy from around eight years (for
most of the
giant breeds) to fourteen or more (for the toy / smaller
breeds).
Most medium, large and
giant breeds need to run.
Most large and
giant breed puppies are overfed and under - exercised.