Not exact matches
However, size and
breed play a key role in how
quickly a canine ages, and as a general rule, small
dogs live longer
than large ones.
Large breed dogs age more
quickly than small
breed dogs.
Smaller
dogs hit sexual maturity much more
quickly than larger breeds do.
This combined with the fact that he is also a small
dog breed means that his metabolism is probably going to burn through energy much more
quickly than a
larger dog's would.
Coupled with their strength, this trait makes the
breed desirable as police, guard and search and rescue
dogs, as they are able to
quickly learn various tasks and interpret instructions better
than other
large breeds.
Large and giant
breed puppies grow
quickly and keep growing longer
than smaller
dogs.
Larger breeds grow much faster and therefore have a different set of needs for nutrition
than smaller
dogs that may not grow or gain weight as
quickly.