Sentences with phrase «often than large breed»

Small breed dogs tend to have dental problems more often than large breed dogs.

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.

The increased risk of urolithiasis in smaller breeds is in part because they produce more concentrated urine and urinate less often than larger breed dogs Data from many urolith analysis centres provides evidence to suggest that smaller breeds of dog such as the Yorkshire terrier, miniature schnauzer, Shih Tzu and Pomeranian are at greater risk of calcium oxalate urolithiasis than larger breeds.

Not exact matches

It may sadden you to know that your new canine companion more than likely comes from a puppy mill, which the ASPCA defines as «a large - scale commercial dog breeding operation that places profit over the well - being of its dogs — who are often severely neglected — and acts without regard to responsible breeding practices».

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.

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.

They do not breed true to size, and pet - quality Chihuahuas can often be seen with larger bone structure than show - quality dogs.

Most of the dogs she photographs are more than 15 years old, but LeVine says she makes exceptions for larger breeds, which often don't live as long.

These tiny dogs are thought to be 12 times more likely to have luxating patellas (MPL) than larger breeds; but they are often about three years old before their knees begin to lock up and owners become concerned.

Chihuahuas are a feisty breed of dog whose personality is often larger than their size.

Certain breeds seem to age faster than others and larger dog breeds often age faster than smaller breeds.

In puppy mills, dogs live in small cages, often in the minimum legal size allowed (only six inches larger than the dog on all sides) and female dogs are bred as frequently as possible.

Too often one finds that the large commercial operations spend much less on their breeding programs, and charge far more for their puppies than that done by the independent breeder.

For instance, bigger canines apparently suffer from cancer more often, which could make sense; large dogs grow more than smaller breeds do, and cancer is rooted in abnormal cell growth.

Large breeds are affected with arthritis more often than their smaller counterparts.

A recent study showed that Leptospirosis is now diagnosed more often in small dogs that only go out into their backyards than in the larger breeds.

Large breed dogs get bone cancer more often than other dogs.

Large - breed dogs are affected more often than small dogs; and dogs that are overweight are more likely to experience symptoms because of the extra strain placed on ligaments and joints.

Bone Bone neoplasms are seen most often in large - breed dogs or dogs older than 7 years; they are rarely seen in cats.

Traditional puppy foods often provide much higher calorie content than large breed puppies require, causing them to gain too much weight too quickly.

Would you believe me if I said that in the past 6 years I have adopted out more than 400 dogs and cats, 99 percent of them either adult cats — often very old cats — or large breed dogs, typically pitbull - type dogs?

Small breed puppies are often different than larger breeds, not only in height but also in eating habits.

It is often felt that the larger breeds take longer to enter heat than the smaller ones, but familial patterns, if known, are a more reliable indicator.

Affected small breed dogs, such as the Cavalier King Charles spaniel, often progress more slowly than affected large breed dogs and owners may postpone euthanasia until the dog is paraplegic.

Some small dogs require more exercise than large breeds; for example, Scottish Terriers are often more active than much larger dogs, so it pays to research potential breeds.

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.

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

In institutional animals settings like ours, as well as at large production breeding kennels, puppy and kitten loss are often higher than among home - born pets.

Bone neoplasms are seen most often in large - breed dogs or dogs older than 7 years; they are rarely seen in cats.

Small dog breeds are more likely to develop periodontal disease than large dogs because the teeth of small dogs are often too large for their mouths, according to veterinary dentistry experts.

Large breed dogs are more prone to musculoskeletal problems than smaller breeds, and so they often require food with higher balances of certain nutrients to promote musculoskeletal health, especially as puppies.

Small breeds grow faster than large breeds and reach maturity at a younger age, often before their first birthday.

Affected small breed dogs often progress more slowly than affected large breed dogs and owners may postpone euthanasia until the dog is paraplegic.

Small breeds of dogs often require more food per pound than large breeds because of the higher energy output.

Not spaying and neutering, and raising dogs for breeding rather than as family pets (dogs used for breeding are often penned, chained, and neglected), is one of the largest factors associated with dog aggression.

The smaller dogs often come into their first heat before the larger dogs, which varies from 6 - 14 months of age, and ovulate fewer eggs than the larger breeds.