«They're terrier - smart» but somewhat calmer
than some other terrier breeds, said club secretary Lynn Poston of Fontana, California.
They are less edgy
than other terrier breeds, but are true terriers when it comes to the hot, feisty, stubborn streak that makes Terriers such talented hunters and watchdogs.
These are smart, active, attractive dogs that are unwaveringly loyal to their owners and are a bit less high - energy
than other terrier breeds.
They are easier to train
than other terrier breeds and are typically well - behaved around children.
Australian Terriers are also more apt to get along with other dogs and even cats
than other terrier breeds.
Like all dogs, the Australian Terrier will benefit from socialization training but because of his intelligence and eagerness to please his owner, he is easier to train for obedience
than some other terrier breeds.
Not exact matches
Some
breeds are more likely to chase
than others — sight hounds and
terriers, for example.
Whether you have a Rat
Terrier or a Doberman Pinscher, certain
breeds are just more predisposed to certain conditions
than others.
The Fox
Terrier is a handsome, smart showman of a dog, winning more Best In Shows
than any
other Breed in the history of the Westminster Dog Show.
(Some
breeds of dogs — including Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, some
terriers, and Norwegian Elkhounds, for example — tend to bark more
than others, so potential buyers should take this characteristic into consideration when looking for a pet.)
Fox
Terrier:
Breed of the Week The Fox
Terrier is a handsome, smart showman of a dog, winning more Best In Shows
than any
other Breed in the history of...
Golden retrievers, cocker spaniels, Labrador retrievers, schnauzers, Westies, wheaten
terriers, and all the setters tend to have more ear diseases
than other breeds, but all dogs can contract the infection at some point in their lives.
Bladder Cancer Bladder cancer occurs in dogs with some
breeds at higher risk
than others (West highland
Terriers for example).
The Yorkshire
Terrier is prone to food allergies and sensitivities a little more
than other breeds which is why this Wellness CORE Small
Breed Original Dry Food is a great option.
Similar to
other terriers, his exercise requirements are much higher
than those of many
other breeds.
Other breeds that represent higher
than typical incidence of this disease include: Bedlington
Terriers, Doberman Pinschers, Skye
Terriers, Standard Poodles, and West Highland White
Terriers.
Because they were
bred to hunt with
other dogs (mainly Foxhounds), the Border
Terrier is less aggressive towards
other dogs
than other terriers who hunted on their own.
Genetics For reasons that we still don't really understand,
breeds like German shepherds and
terriers tend to engage in tail - chasing more
than other breeds — even as they grow older.
Staffordshire and pit bull
terriers kill and maim more people
than any
other breeds.
With all that activity, American Pit Bull
Terriers tend to sweat more often
than any
other dog
breed.
«The injuries these dogs inflict are more serious
than other breeds because they go for the deep musculature and don't release; they hold and shake,» says Sheryl Blair of the Tufts Veterinary School, in North Grafton, Mass., which last year held a symposium entitled Animal Agression: Dog Bites and the Pit Bull
Terrier.
Experts say that American cocker spaniels, Shetland sheepdogs, Cairn
terriers, Labrador retrievers, beagles, rough collies, basset hounds, Norwegian elkhounds, dachshunds, and Cavalier King Charles spaniels are more prone to gaining weight
than other dog
breeds.
SHERYL BLAIR, Tufts Veterinary School symposium — Animal Aggression: Dog Bites and the Pit Bull
Terrier The injuries these dogs inflict are more serious
than other breeds because they go for the deep musculature and don't release; they hold and shake.
What's interesting though is the APBT and
other pit bull type
breeds are actually more related with those dogs
than with
terrier type
breeds, so there definitely is some common history there.
Us proud guardians of Jack Russel
Terriers know very well that dealing with terriers is in a whole other ballpark than dealing with many other dog
Terriers know very well that dealing with
terriers is in a whole other ballpark than dealing with many other dog
terriers is in a whole
other ballpark
than dealing with many
other dog
breeds.
Smart
breeds (for example, Border Collies, Yorkshire
terriers, Basenjis), dogs
bred for killing vermin (dachshunds,
terriers), gun dogs (retrievers) and some hounds tend to dig more
than other dogs, although all dogs will dig if they're bored enough.
Of course, some
breeds might be more prone to gender - driven conflicts
than others (such as the
terrier breeds), but overall, the advice related to bonded pairs applies to dogs of all
breeds.
Greyhounds typically have longer sleep times
than other dogs, and the brachycephalic
breeds with their pushed in snouts (Boston
terriers, pugs, English bulldogs, etc.) are more disposed to upper airway obstructions.
If the idea of sweeping up regularly makes you cringe, there are certain
breeds, like border
terriers and bichon frises that shed less
than others.
The American Pit Bull
Terrier can be any color
other than merle, according to the UKC
breed standard, while the American Staffordshire
Terrier can be any color at all, although all - white dogs or dogs more
than 80 percent white, as well as black and tan and liver, are «not to be encouraged.»
Another benefit of the Yorkshire
Terrier is the fact that it is a «hypoallergenic»
breed which simply means that it is better for allergy sufferers
than many
other breeds.
Some dog
breeds like Labradors, Beagles, Poodles,
Terriers, Dachshunds and German Shepherds are more susceptible to Cushing's Disease
than others.
The next thing you need to understand is that more «bad» Boston
Terriers are
bred by people who have no regard for the health and well being of the
breed than any
other reason.
Certain
breeds are more prone to atopy
than others including the Golden retriever, Dalmatian, West Highland white
terrier, Shar Pei, Labrador retriever, Cairn
terrier, Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu, Boxer, and Pug.
(Kennel Club Press Release) Staffordshire Bull
Terriers are more likely to go missing
than any
other breed of dog, reveals Petlog, the UK's largest lost and found pet database.
Other than its height, the Jack Russell
Terrier changed very little over the last 100 years thanks to
breed enthusiasts.
Shi h Tzu dogs and
terriers seem to get demodex injai more
than other breeds and sedation may be required to collect a skin scraping considering the face is often affected most.
Cesarean sections, commonly called c - sections, affect the following
breeds a lot more frequently
than the
others: Boston
Terriers, English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Mastiff, Scottish
Terriers, Miniature Bull
Terriers, German Wirehaired Pointer, Pekingeses, Dandie Dinmont
Terriers, and St Bernards.
The Cocker Spaniel, the Poodle, and the Scottish
Terrier breeds often have less copper retention
than other breeds.
This
breed can be scrappy and bossy with
other pets, but will co-exist with them more readily
than some
other terriers.
The desired ratio is below 0.3 but be aware that the «normal» interpretation of the test is that a reading less
than 1.0 is satisfactory, which indeed it is for
other breeds, but a reading above 0.3 for a Bull
Terrier indicates that it most probably has the defective gene.
Some
breeds are more prone to dystocia
than others during the whelping process such as the brachycephalic
breeds including the Bulldog, Pug, Boston
Terrier, Pekingese, Boxer, French Bulldog, and Shih Tzu.
Some
breeds, such as Poodles, Boston
Terriers, Dachshunds, and Boxers, are more likely to have his problem
than other breeds.
Be extra careful with brachycephalic or short nose
breeds like Pugs, Bulldogs, Boston
Terriers, and my favorite, Boxers, as they are even more heat - intolerant
than other dogs.
It is true that some
breeds are better at swimming
than others, yet, there are certain
breeds that do not do too well in water such as Pugs and Boston
Terriers.
Healthwise, Scottish
Terriers can be more prone to bleeding disorders, joint disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, and cancer
than some
other breeds of dog and there is a condition named after the
breed called Scotty cramp.
Like all
breeds, the Bull
Terrier needs regular exercise, maybe even more
than some
other breeds, to stay healthy and out of trouble.
Instead, say something like this: «Pit bull
terriers are wonderful family dogs who score higher on temperament testing
than many
other beloved
breeds.
Certain dog
breeds — Beagles, Boston
Terriers, Boxers, Dachshunds, German Shepherds, Jack Russell
Terriers, Poodles, Staffordshire Bull
Terriers and Yorkshire
Terriers — are more likely
than other dog
breeds to suffer with this disease.
Although dogs of any age and
breed are susceptible to hemangiosarcoma, it occurs more commonly in dogs beyond middle age (older
than 6 years), and in
breeds such as Golden Retrievers, German Shepherd Dogs, Portuguese Water Dogs, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Flat Coated Retrievers, Boxers and Skye
Terriers, among
others.