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