Sentences with phrase «than the small breed dogs»

Large dogs need more total calories per day than small breed dogs, but fewer calories per pound of bodyweight.

Young large breed dogs are at higher risk of developing skeletal problems than small breed dogs, even when both are fed diets with too little or too much calcium.

Large breed dogs age more quickly than small breed dogs.

Although these are larger dogs, they don't need more exercise than a small breed dog.

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

Even after adjusting for cause of death by free - radical diseases, the average lifespan of giant breeds like the Irish Wolfhound and St. Bernard was still lower than smaller breed dogs, suggesting that the factors responsible for reducing giant breed lifespan are likely to be a complex mix of morbidities linked to growth including, but not inclusively restricted to, free - radical release [29].

The other reality is that large and giant bred dogs — labs, rottweilers, goldens, and pitbulls — suffer higher rates of cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) rupture than small breed dogs.

Giant breed dogs age faster than smaller breed dogs.

Males require slightly more calories than female dogs, and large breeds need more calories than small breed dogs.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (CKCS) have a more crowded rostral CCF than Labradors and more crowded caudal CCF than small breed dogs or Labradors.

Our findings show that the CKCS has a relatively larger cerebellum than small breed dogs and Labradors and there is an association between increased cerebellar volume and SM in CKCS.

Our results show that the CKCS has a relatively larger cerebellum than small breed dogs and Labradors and provide evidence that increased cerebellar volume in CKCS is associated with crowding of cerebellum in the caudal part of the CCF.

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.

Vega Multi dog biscuits are smaller than Vega dog biscuits, making them ideal for smaller breeds.

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.

After controlling for size — big dogs tend to die younger than small ones — Careau's team found the most obedient breeds, such as German shepherds, poodles and bichon frises, tended to be the longest lived, while hard - to - train dogs such as pomeranians and beagles were more likely to die younger.

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

Even Tilda Swinton «s TV - obsessed pug - mix, Oracle, draws more laughs from her silences and stoicism than her status as the film's sole small dog breed.

No need to worry, says Clough: «The truth is most small dogs have more energy than the big breeds.»

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.

That's especially critical in small breed dogs of less than 20 pounds.

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.

Now, retailers who breed more than four female dogs, cats, rabbits or other small / exotic pets), and sell their babies sight unseen, will need to apply for a USDA permit, pay an annual licensing fee and consent to random inspections.

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.

You may know that bigger breeds age more quickly than smaller breeds, and that younger dogs age more quickly than older dogs, but it's actually much more complicated than that.

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.

Those who prefer small dogs often choose breeds such as Pomeranians, Maltese and toy poodles, which all typically weigh less than 5 pounds.

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.

And in case it needs to be reiterated: teacup dogs are miniaturised versions of already small breeds, generally weighing less than four pounds at full maturity.

More home energy will be lost with giant breeds using XL pet doors than is lost with small dogs going through small pet doors.

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

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.

It's typically said that smaller dogs and breeds tend to urinate more frequently than larger, older dogs.

It is considered that the larger and giant breeds of dog age earlier than the smaller and toy breeds of dog.

As a small - breed dog, some Maltipoos may be a little more difficult to housetrain than other dogs.

It doesn \» t matter if: - their jaws don \» t lock - someone once called them nanny dogs - your dog has never bitten anyone - your small dog bites but your staffy doesn \» t - this type of dog doesn \» t have the strongest jaw - they are loyal to you - the type of staffy or pit bull that killed or maimed isn \» t the type you own or is a cross-breed What matters is that Staffy - type dogs kill and maim more than any other breeds.

The Maltese produces a smaller amount of dander than most other breeds of dogs, which means fewer allergens in the air.

In the early days, it was the imported Siberian sled - dogs, sometimes referred to as Siberian rats because of their lighter body structure and smaller size than the Malamutes and mixed breeds traditionally used in Alaska, that soon won fame and success - not only as very fast competitors in the grand sled - dog races of the gold - rush era, but also as couriers of mail, and even of vaccines which saved human lives (one very famous instance of which, is remembered through the classic Iditarod race).

I think you'll find that small dog breeds have a much higher child agression rate than the breeds on this list with the exception of the chow chow.

We breed for the smaller than average size dogs, that have the traditional Yorkie personality and are healthy.

Other breeds of dogs with higher than normal rates of heart disease include Dachshund, Doberman Pinscher, Great Dane, and small breeds in general.

Smaller breeds are more prone than larger because the teeth are closer together in small dogs, and these dogs usually live longer.

Keep in mind that small dog breeds will mature more quickly than big dogs.