The
growth of a giant breed dog (Great Danes, Mastiffs, and Wolfhounds, for example) takes much longer, and it's their body's way of protecting the joints and bones.
To assist in the
rescue of those giant breed dogs subjected to conditions hazardous to their well - being or to confinement in government or private shelter, who without intervention would be needlessly euthanized
Medium breed dogs occupy a niche between the high energy and fast metabolism of small breeds, and the slower metabolism less caloric
requirements of giant breed dogs.
Hygromas develop on the
elbows of giant breed dogs due to pressure on the point of the elbow and an inflammatory process that causes fluid to form and build up in a sac under the skin.