At 7 to 10 years, the average lifespan of a Great Dane is
shorter than most breeds.
Not exact matches
But a good third of them have legs almost as
short as a dachshund's — though straight and lovely rather
than crooked like those of
most dwarf
breeds.
Great Danes have
shorter life spans
than most dogs —
most likely the result of breeders intent on making the
breed larger yet, and the strain that size puts on their organs — which only makes the death of Zeus doubly sad.
Tail Docking: Although the Doberman is
most commonly seen with its traditional
short tail, it is actually born with a tail that is longer
than many
breeds.
They have a
shorter coat
than most Japanese
breeds and their head is a stocky and square shape usually with a longer snout.
The coat of the cocker requires a greater commitment
than that of
most breeds, although pets can be clipped
short.
The undercoat is
shorter than the longer overlay, which is the opposite of
most haired
breeds.
Like
most gigantic
breeds of dog, Rottweilers tend to live
shorter lives
than smaller dogs.
A Siberian Husky's coat is thicker
than that of
most other dog
breeds, comprising two layers: a dense undercoat and a longer topcoat of
short, straight guard hairs.