Sentences with phrase «needs than a small breed»

Large breeds have more nutritional needs than a small breed.

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Rottweilers, like other larger dog breeds, have a different growth period than medium and small breeds, so they need different nutrition to meet those needs.

No need to worry, says Clough: «The truth is most small dogs have more energy than the big breeds.»

A dog with hair instead of fur requires professional grooming, a large dog eats far more than a small dog, and breeds with a predisposition for medical conditions will need medication as they get older.

Content with sitting on your lap these small breeds do keep great company and need less exercise than larger dog breeds.

Because the Akita is a large and active breed, he may need more food than a smaller or less active dog.

Because small - breed puppies reach their adult size sooner than large - breed puppies, they may need to switch to an adult formula before they hit twelve months of age.

For example, small - breed dogs have very fast metabolisms so they need a diet higher in fat than most large - breed dogs.

Now, retailers who breed more than four female dogs, cats, rabbits or other small / exotic pets), and sell their babies sight unseen, will need to apply for a USDA permit, pay an annual licensing fee and consent to random inspections.

Because of her smaller size and higher metabolism, your small breed puppy needs to eat more often and consume food higher in fat and calories than a larger breed puppy.

It is important to realize, however, that small - breed dogs have much faster metabolisms than larger dogs so, a Miniature Schnauzer may need closer to 40 or even 50 calories per pound of bodyweight depending on his activity level.

And in case it needs to be reiterated: teacup dogs are miniaturised versions of already small breeds, generally weighing less than four pounds at full maturity.

Large dogs need more total calories per day than small breed dogs, but fewer calories per pound of bodyweight.

Fat — As mentioned above, small dogs need more calories per pound than bigger dogs, though not quite as many calories as the tiniest Toy breeds.

Examples: Afghan, Borzoi, Greyhound, Saluki; Rhodesian Ridgeback My Favorites: Greyhounds; Italian Greyhounds Hunters by sight «triggered to chase and bite moving objects and animals Need same amount of exercise as any other working breed Not bred to obey commands; they are game chasers Can easily jump fences if you aren't watching; very athletic and muscular Usually not dog fighters, but will chase and kill some small animals; Rhodesian Ridgebacks are more pack oriented, more likely to be territorial, and can do higher levels of obedience than typical sighthounds; can be quite protective of the owner and property; not for novices Tough on the outside, soft on the inside.

Many smaller breeds which typically make it onto those «best dogs for seniors» lists are often way too yappy, can be hard to training and often need more exercise than their bigger counterparts making them less than perfect for senior lifestyles.

Like the tiny Toy breeds, small breed dogs and puppies need more calories per pound than bigger dogs.

At six to 12 pounds, the Brussels is another small breed that has no more than moderate grooming needs.

As a small - breed dog, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen has higher energy needs than larger dogs.

For example, small dogs (like toy breeds and dogs with short snouts) typically need dental care earlier than large dogs.

There is a myth circulating around vaccination theme stating that, small breeds need a smaller vaccine dose than larger breeds.

These small, yet energetic dogs might have less body mass than some other breeds — but don't make the mistake of thinking that this minimizes their need for a quality, nutritional calorie base!

Generally, the larger breeds need more exercise than smaller one, so keeping a Labrador in a small home and just letting it go in the garden may result in behavioural troubles down the road.

Large and giant breeds need more support than smaller dogs because they have a higher risk for arthritis and other musculoskeletal issues.

After all, she's so much smaller than those breeds that it only makes sense that her nutritional needs would differ from theirs.

Although these are larger dogs, they don't need more exercise than a small breed dog.

This food has many of the same things in common with the other lines, such as the addition of probiotics and amino acids, but it also incorporates some things dedicated to the needs of many higher energy smaller breed dogs, and also has a smaller sized kibble than other formulas.

Larger breeds such as Syrian hamsters have different housing needs than their smaller counterparts.

A very young puppy should eat at least four times a day, and a very small breed may need to eat more often than that.

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Younger puppies need more calories per unit of bodyweight than older ones, and large or giant breed puppies require more energy until an older age than puppies of small breeds.

They can adapt to a smaller space and most need less exercise than the larger dog breeds.

* Large and giant breed puppies may need to be fed at the 6 - 12 month level for up to 18 months as they mature more slowly than smaller breeds.

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.

Even so, a large - breed dog has different nutritional needs than a small - breed dog.

Irish Wolfhounds need more space and exercise than some of the other giant breeds and generally do not thrive in small spaces.

Small pups like Pomeranians and toy poodles also enjoy walks, but they need much shorter strolls than larger breeds.

Stone Mountain Pet Products understands that veterinarians have different requirements than doggy daycare providers, that small kennels and large boarding facilities operate differently from private breeding operations, trainers have focused needs and groomers come in all different sizes.

Small breed and Toy puppies typically need more concentrated nutrition than larger puppies.

If you've made sure he's peed and / or pooped right before you crate him, then most likely he can manage an hour before you need to give him another potty break - but every pup is different and small breed puppies need to «go» more often than larger breeds.

A Havanese will need consistent grooming to keep his fur healthy and free of matting, but other than that he is one of the most ideal small dog breeds that are good with kids.

To get a smaller than average dog, you need to breed from smaller than average dogs.

You'll also need to feed a small or tiny breed pup more often than you would a medium or larger breed.

But if you're choosing a breed to live with you in a small space, you'll need to consider more than size.

If you primarily work with Toy breeds, there's no need for a 48 - inch grooming table that weighs more than a small table.

Most would assume that large and giant breed puppies would need more calcium and phosphorus than a smaller breed puppy, as their bone structure is so much bigger.

While larger dog breeds can be fed twice a day when they reach around 6 months of age, small ones, less than 20 pounds, need two to four meals a day, recommends Purina.

For example, the kibble for a giant breed adult dog is much larger and more brittle than the kibble for a miniature breed puppy, which needs smaller, softer pieces.

Common sense dictates that larger and more energetic dog breeds need more space than smaller, less active breeds.

Because smaller dogs have more energy than larger breeds, they need extra calories to meet those needs.