Sentences with phrase «than larger breed dogs»

Small dogs actually have more of a tendency to become aggressive and mean than larger breed dogs.

Darker chocolate is more dangerous because of its concentration and smaller pets experience more severe symptoms than larger 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.

Small breed females usually carry their pups slightly longer than larger breed dogs, although there are always exceptions to this general rule of thumb.

As reflected in the feeding tables, smaller breed dogs can require 15 % to 25 % more kilocalories per pound of body weight than larger breed dogs.

Indoor cats and smaller breed dogs tend to live longer than larger breed dogs.

There tends to be a general trend that smaller breed dogs have more anal gland related problems than larger breed dogs and this can be related to their anatomy.

If you have toddlers, or any young children, they will grow at a substantially slower rate than a large breed dog.

Small dog breeds live longer than large breed dogs.

In general, the giant breed dogs age much faster than the large breed dogs, which age much faster than the small breed dogs.

· They grow up faster than larger breeds: Small dogs grow faster than large breed dogs reaching maturity at a younger age, usually long before their first birthday.

We know small breed dogs are less likely to have hip dysplasia than large breed dogs, but some small breed dogs still suffer from this disease.

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

Small breed dogs typically live longer than large breed dogs.

Smaller dogs have smaller bladders and higher metabolisms, so they have to go more frequently than large breed dogs.

Smaller pets face much greater risk of chocolate toxicity than large breed dogs because it only takes a small amount of chocolate to negatively affect them.

Smaller breeds and brachycephalics (pug - nosed breeds) experience this condition more so than large breed dogs.

Small breed dogs suffer from dental disease more than large breed dogs.

Since IGs are small dogs, their costs are far less than large breed dogs.

Not exact matches

Small - breed dogs typically weigh no more than 20 pounds at maturity, but they still deserve the same level of support that high - quality dog beds offer for larger dogs.

Rottweilers, like other larger dog breeds, have a different growth period than medium and small breeds, so they need different nutrition to meet those needs.

One great choice for the best puppy food for rottweiler dogs is Eukanuba's Large Breed Puppy Food for dogs less than 24 months old.

(ISNS)-- Most large dog owners know they are setting themselves up for heartache because their beloved pets will die much sooner than smaller breeds.

10 - percent less calories than NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE Large Breed Adult Chicken and Rice Dinner Chunks in Gravy dog food

A dog with hair instead of fur requires professional grooming, a large dog eats far more than a small dog, and breeds with a predisposition for medical conditions will need medication as they get older.

As with other large dog breeds, the Great Dane breed experiences shorter - than - average lifespans and lives for roughly eight years.

Large / giant breed formulas typically have fewer calories than other dog foods to help big dogs stay slim.

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».

This premium dry dog food contains 18 % fewer calories than Hill's Science Diet Adult Large Breed dog food plus L - Carnitine helps transform fat into energy

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.

Toy breeds have a higher metabolic rate than bigger dogs, so they typically need more calories than their larger counterparts.

The procedure is for large breed dogs, no older than 10 months of age.

A word of caution: While some larger dog breeds may think they make good lap dogs, you definitively don't want any dog weighing more than 20 pounds on your lap!

The ASPCA is on the ground assisting in the removal, transport, sheltering and medical treatment of more than 130 dogs from a large, substandard breeding facility — frequently referred to as a puppy mill — in Needham, Alabama.

Content with sitting on your lap these small breeds do keep great company and need less exercise than larger dog breeds.

European Shih Tzu dogs tend to be slightly larger than their American counterparts, but even in Europe, the demand for smaller versions of the breed is growing and thriving as a result of American imports.

Smaller breeds and puppies are at more risk than larger breeds and adult dogs, because it takes less of a toxin to cause problems for them.

Because the Akita is a large and active breed, he may need more food than a smaller or less active dog.

What many small - breed dog owners do not realize is that smaller dogs have faster metabolisms than larger dogs.

For example, small - breed dogs have very fast metabolisms so they need a diet higher in fat than most large - breed dogs.

Keep in mind that larger dogs age faster than smaller breeds.

This is more than the amount of calories per pound required by larger dog breeds because small dogs have a higher metabolism.

Breeding programs focused on those dogs that were larger of bone and more powerful than traditional GSDs.

It's easier to over feed a small or toy breed of dog than a larger one, simply because their caloric requirements are very low.

Therefore, while there are no specific weight guidelines for the use of an FHO, smaller dogs typically have a better outcome since less stress and force is carried on the false joint than would be in a large breed dog.

The overpopulation of pets is an unfortunate consequence of large scale breeding practices (puppy mills, etc.), consumer demand for particular dog and cat breeds, and less than responsible pet ownership (backyard breeding, refusal to spay / neuter, impulse acquisition, etc.).

It is important to realize, however, that small - breed dogs have much faster metabolisms than larger dogs so, a Miniature Schnauzer may need closer to 40 or even 50 calories per pound of bodyweight depending on his activity level.

The modern descendant of this rare dog breed is much larger and stronger than the original and resembles the American Pit Bull Terrier.

Smaller breeds also tend to cycle more regularly than larger dogs.

The new agreement still requires larger cages with outdoor runs for breeding dogs, and annual exams, but it gives breeders additional time to meet new housing standards — and it no longer limits breeders to no more than 50 breeding dogs.