Sentences with phrase «needs than larger 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.

Not exact matches

It uses a larger kibble size than typical puppy foods and is designed to meet the growth needs of large and giant breed puppies.

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.

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.

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.

Toy breeds have a higher metabolic rate than bigger dogs, so they typically need more calories than their larger counterparts.

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.

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.

While the Boston can get by with less grooming than a long haired breed, and do not require exceptionally large amounts of exercise, they do have daily needs must be attended to.

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.

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

As a large, working breed, and built for stamina rather than speed, the Malamute needs plenty of outdoor exercise.

Remember that they need to consume more calories per pound than larger breeds.

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.

They do need a lot of exercise, although, even more so than some other large breeds.

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

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.

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

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

This does vary with the breed of the dog; the larger breeds tend to need a bit more sleep than other breeds.

Make sure you always feed them large breed puppy food - as they need different nutrients than other puppies.

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.

I have a size «Large,» which is about perfect for my Springer Spaniel; a dog much bigger than that would need an «Extra Large,» and they probably will want to make an «Extra Extra Large» for the giant breeds (alternatively, it can be left unzipped, but then you lose some padding).

It's highly recommended for larger breeds of dogs which, because of their size and weight, may need more omega 3 sources than what their existing food and supplements provide.

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.

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

They also require a bit more grooming than many of the larger breeds since their thick coats need to be brushed out every few days to keep mats from forming.

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.

Or that your Chihuahua puppy actually needs more calories per pound than a larger breed?

Large breeds have more nutritional needs than a small breed.

Usually the larger breeds will need more exercise and attention than you will be able to give them, so they are often not the easiest choices for city life.

Growing pups of large breeds do not need more per pound, although they will eat more food and thus get more per pound of body weight than a sedentary lap dog.

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

do these breeds need larger than normal cages?

Some need relatively more exercise than larger breeds and are frantic apartment dwellers.

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.

A large dog might need much more exercise and playing than a toy breed would.

Large breed puppies have more specific requirements about calcium and phosphorus than adult large breed dogs and they need to have food that keeps the calories down so they won't grow too rapLarge breed puppies have more specific requirements about calcium and phosphorus than adult large breed dogs and they need to have food that keeps the calories down so they won't grow too raplarge breed dogs and they need to have food that keeps the calories down so they won't grow too rapidly.

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.