Sentences with phrase «than smaller dogs»

Larger dogs also normally live shorter lives than smaller dogs.

Generally, large dogs age faster than small dogs.

A larger dog will need more exercise than a smaller dog.

Big dogs need lots of space, eat more food than their smaller dog counterparts, and often have medical issues which require special veterinary treatment.

Researchers aren't entirely sure whether larger dogs age more quickly than smaller dogs or they start to age earlier, which leads to them suffering age - related problems sooner.

Veterinary services often cost more for large dogs than small dogs.

Although large dogs tend to have a later puberty than small dogs, anywhere between six and 24 months is considered a normal age for the dog to go through puberty.

Larger breed of dogs are generally more susceptible to bloating than smaller dogs due to the fact that they tend to eat larger meals and swallow larger amounts at one time.

Since they are a large breed, German Shepherds will need to eat more daily than smaller dog breeds.

«Large, aggressive dogs need positive reinforcement methods as much, if not more, than small dogs with minor behavioral issues,» she said.

This means, at any given point in their lives, larger dogs are more likely to die than smaller dogs.

Also, large dogs tend to tolerate the disease better than small dogs since small dogs have smaller artery openings in the heart.

Larger breed dogs tend to mature earlier than small dogs.

Past analysis has also revealed that home field advantage is hugely overrated by football bettors and large underdogs have been more profitable than small dogs.

The common misconception is that large breed dogs require higher amounts of calcium than smaller dogs.

There's no evidence that big dogs are more likely than small dogs to harm children.

A giant dog bed costs more than a small dog bed.

If you have a large dog, he or she will need a larger area than a smaller dog.

As you can see, large dogs are more likely to have hip problems than small dogs, although problems are seen in smaller dogs and toy breeds.

These dogs shed moderately, though it may seem like they shed an above average amount simply because their size means that they have much more hair than a smaller dog.

These studies indicated that although the signs of aging typically began around the same age, larger dogs had a faster decline than the smaller dogs.

Larger dogs have slower rates than small dogs, and dogs that are in good physical shape will have lower heart rates than dogs of similar age and size who are not physically fit.

Your large breed puppy will grow for a longer period of time than smaller dogs.

Like most giant breeds, the Dane has a shorter life span than smaller dogs; he lives about 10 years if he is healthy.

If large dogs are more likely to die of a range of diseases, this would bring their average lifespan down lower than smaller dogs.

Many older dogs have arthritis, and bigger dogs tend to have more pain and disability than smaller dogs.

Active breeds will require far more exercise in order to remain healthy than smaller dogs or more sedentary animals.

Large dogs have lower energy levels than smaller dogs.

Medium size dogs are usually less energetic than small dogs.

It's different for every breed, since large breed dogs tend to mature much more slowly than smaller dogs.

While large dogs are generally both faster and heavier than small dogs and thus more susceptible to high speed injury, small dogs are also at risk.

As they're a lot stronger than smaller dogs.

They have more patience than small dogs, and they aren't as apt to accidentally hurt a child during an innocent game of chase.

Large and giant breed puppies grow quickly and keep growing longer than smaller dogs.

A full - grown Lab needs 3 cups of food every day making him more expensive to feed than a smaller dog.

Some big dogs are heavy, but aren't that much taller than small 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.

Generally, large active dogs require more space and daily exercise than smaller dogs, cats, birds or small mammals.

These giant dogs will consume much more food than a smaller dog and it is crucial that this food be high quality.

For instance, dogs are typically considered seniors at seven years old, but older dogs age more quickly than smaller dogs.

Increased risk of cancer may be the reason why large dog breeds have shorter lives than small dogs.

Puppies that become larger adult dogs will grow more slowly and for more months than small dogs.

They also typically have shorter lifespans than smaller dogs do.

«In addition to faster aging, bigger dogs also seem more susceptible to developing cancer than small dogs.

Large - breed dogs have slower metabolisms than smaller dogs, however, so your Akita's needs may be closer to 20 or 25 calories per pound.

Generally, large dogs (roughly > 50 lbs) are more likely to develop hip dysplasia than small dogs (say < 20 lbs), regardless of being a pure or mixed breed.

Large and giant breeds need more support than smaller dogs because they have a higher risk for arthritis and other musculoskeletal issues.