Sentences with phrase «thought smaller breeds of dog»

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Although there are no written records on their origin, Miniature Schnauzers are thought to have originated from crossing Standard Schnauzers with other smaller breeds of dog.

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.

Fortenberry does not explain how this particular small mastiff was able to reproduce itself — perish the thought that it was bred to the lowly spaniel — but one of the traits one discovers in talking with breeders of American pit bull terriers is that they consider the dog capable of almost anything, including virgin birth.

Others are a product of big dog breeders that thought about this problem and bred small versions of their favorite breed.

I had always thought that the majority of dogs in the USA were of the small breed variety.

In general, NYC «designer breed» dogs are bred for small size and personality and we can't think of a downside to any combination that we've seen.

These small, yet energetic dogs might have less body mass than some other breeds — but don't make the mistake of thinking that this minimizes their need for a quality, nutritional calorie base!

If you like small dogs, I'm sure you will love one, but if you are specifically looking for obedience of commands and good behavior, maybe you should think about getting a slightly larger breed.

If you are thinking of adding the Lhasa Apso breed to your family there are plus's as well as the above mentioned negatives, but overall this is one breed of dog suitable for a great house dog, those who live in small apartments, and the elderly.

It is also more common for owners of small breeds to live in apartments, while owners of really large breeds tend to have a backyard or similar where the dog can be thought to relieve it self.

Some of the worst terrors of the dog world are small breeds who have not had any training because their owners don't think small dogs need rules, and they are overly concerned about «winning» their dogs» love (or having a dog as a fashion accessory).

According to the March 2000 issue of The Animal Policy Report [3] from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Center for Animals and Public Policy, «In the Northeastern US, animal shelters are finding unique ways to address a problem they thought they would never see - a shortage of mixed breed, adoptable puppies and small adult dogs!.

Many of us think of small breeds when we think of good apartment dogs but size is not the only consideration.

It is thought the Labrador Retriever many have been the product of breeding the St. John's dog (now extinct) and the Newfoundland Dog and other small local water dodog (now extinct) and the Newfoundland Dog and other small local water doDog and other small local water dogs.

You would think a lot of small dog owners would be calling because they are afraid of their small breed running away.

Many people think of a raw meat diet as something that is suitable exclusively for large, robust working dog breeds, and that you shouldn't feed raw to small and toy dogs safely and efficiently.

Many owners of larger dogs, and often those thinking of caring for new dogs avoid smaller breeds, because of the perceived differences in their behavior, in relation to larger dogs.

Your small breed dog might think he is one of the big dogs, but when it comes to dinnertime his nutritional needs are unique.

Previously the Alaskan Klee Kai was thought to have been remarkably free of genetic defects when compared to other small dog breeds.

(Note of advice, though... my Chi enjoys eating / seeks out larger - sized food pieces — I think because it makes him feel like «one of the big dogs» — so this size is perfect for him... but if your pup likes smaller pieces of food, V - dog does come in a smaller breed size).