Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar is one of the more common health problems with chihuahua dogs, as well as several other breeds of
the toy dog category.
However, these aren't characteristics of every breed included in
the toy dog category, so it's important to look into the particular toy dog you're considering.
Not exact matches
To sum it up, when thinking about how to merchandise and retail this
category, consider what might move a parent to purchase a
toy for a child, because with the position that
dogs currently occupy in most families, the motivation and desire to do so are pretty much the same.
«The
dog toy category has changed, with new and innovative products coming into the market each year,» she says.
Some
dogs may like squeaky
toys, but if the
dog is a strong chewer, a plush
toy may not withstand the abuse, whereas
toys in the «durable plush»
category — which she says Quaker is «working hard to champion» — may be a good fit.
Dog chew treats and
toys play across almost every product
category a store owner can think of: nutrition, behavior, dental health and play.
Just as parents enjoy spoiling their children by showering them with
toys,
dog owners often want to pamper their pooches, making the pet
toy category dynamic and profitable for pet specialty retailers.
And although this expertise is important for every
category — from food to
toys to remedies and more — it's especially so with house - breaking and training issues, which can leave
dog owners completely distraught, and even put the pet at risk.
«We used to say that
dog toys were an impulse item, but data has proven this is a
category that consumers come to shop,» says Yellin.
Manufacturers say puzzles and interactive
toys are a growing
category as
dog owners are seeking new ways to play with their loved ones.
David Sarnowski, COO of Gramercy Products, Inc., discusses how his company's Nerf
Dog line is leveraging a well - known brand and innovative product design to generate excitement in the
toy category.
Ethical Products will be developing programs for the
dog toy and
dog bed
categories.
We see several opportunities in the
dog toy and bed
categories.
Dog Toys — There are, basically, two types of dog toy — well, there are loads, but they do fall into two categori
Dog Toys — There are, basically, two types of
dog toy — well, there are loads, but they do fall into two categori
dog toy — well, there are loads, but they do fall into two
categories.
The company's vision, to be the worldwide leader of solutions and excellence in the pet industry, encapsulates its commitment to deliver award - winning, innovative ideas daily to each of its product
categories including bedding, kennels,
dog houses, feeding and watering products, litter maintenance products,
toys, collars, leads and travel.
Dog toys are typically divided into three main
categories: action, distraction and comfort.
So you'll have the bichon frise»; a lap
dog that was bred for precious pampering, but is too big to be categorized in the
toy group, the poodle; a versatile breed that was utilized as a retriever, truffle hunter and then circus performer, and then you have two types of bulldogs; breeds who were once used for bull baiting, but since this practice has been outlawed, they technically can't be categorized under the working
dog category.
The Fearful, Anxious
Dog Some of these
dogs fall into the
category of
toy and miniature breed types.
She breaks down the different
toys into
categories such as plush
toys, plastic food - dispensing
toys, and others, and then she gives you the pros and cons for each type and a little information on the
dogs that would most benefit from that particular type of
toy.
So a poodle's ability to hunt eliminates it from the companion
dog category, while a
toy poodle's inability to perform any useful task to assist in the daily work of the rest of it's family places it firmly in the companion
dog category.
Plush
dog toys, like other
dog toy categories, have their own set of safety issues that you will want to be aware of:
They're regarded as below the
category regarding
toy dogs.
It's easy to travel with most
dogs in the
toy breed
category.
In general working
dog breeds are
dogs that have high energy levels, working
dog breeds are listed on the AKC website along with other
categories of
dog including: sporting, hound, terrier,
toy, non-sporting, herding, and miscellaneous.
The Papillon is just one of two small breeds of
dog (counting the
toy poodle) that fall in to the
category of the top ten smartest
dogs in the world.
Nina told me that there were many skeptics when she first introduced this new and unique
category of
dog toys.
Small
dogs in this
category include the Maltese, the
toy poodle and the Yorkshire terrier.
«In the
dog toy category, we are seeing innovation in ways to engage
dogs, whether that be in new materials, ways to play with the
dog, or just new and better features or designs,» Cao said.
The nutrient needs of a
toy breed
dog may be classified into different
categories and sections.
Robert Miavitz, president and owner of Jolly Pets, discusses trends in the
dog toy category and how the company can help retailers increase sales.
Consequently, if this
category is going to perform well in a store, engaging the customers is vital, says Mustafa Koliva, owner and CEO of OoMaLoo LLC, an Upland, Calif. - based manufacturer of handmade
dog and cat
toys and other items.
PB: What are the latest trends in the
dog toy category?
Half of
dog owners and a third of cat owners purchase Christmas gifts for their pets, according to the American Pet Products Association's 2013 - 2014 National Pet Owners Survey, and pet specialty stores with a variety of holiday - themed pet products — in addition to the latest trends in popular gift - giving
categories like treats and
toys — are poised for a successful fourth quarter and a very happy holiday season indeed.
The products span multiple product
categories, including feeding solutions,
dog and cat
toys, and feline waste - management solutions.
The evolution from producing simple litter pan liners to developing and manufacturing a whole new
category of edible
dog toys doesn't happen overnight.
During this time, Up Country has grown from a small home - based business with six
dog collar designs to an international company with over 120
dog collar designs and over 250 products across more than a dozen
categories, including
toys, holiday products, treats, futons, cat collars and dishware.
Few other merchandise
categories carry the same unique allure, curious appeal and capability to bemuse and entertain, as
dog toys.
«At the time, the
dog toy category mostly consisted of latex and vinyl
toys, so we said «Wow, this is a good growth opportunity.
The expressive, distinctive look of emojis has also started to spread in the
dog toy and treat
category, with Laura Taylor, owner of Woofables, pointing to the success of their emoji bones.
This evolving lineup of
toys includes pet owner favorites such as Invincibles stuffing - free, multi-squeaker
toys (the winner of Pet Business» 2010 Industry Recognition Award in the
dog toy category), the Hide - A-Squirrel puzzle
toy, and Egg Babies, plush animal
toys that contain three removable squeaking eggs inside.
markets pet products in a variety of
categories, including
dog and cat toy brands such as «Dog Whisperer» with Cesar Millan, Cesar Millan's «Pack Power,» «High Viz» and «Funny Farms,» among othe
dog and cat
toy brands such as «
Dog Whisperer» with Cesar Millan, Cesar Millan's «Pack Power,» «High Viz» and «Funny Farms,» among othe
Dog Whisperer» with Cesar Millan, Cesar Millan's «Pack Power,» «High Viz» and «Funny Farms,» among others.
«We plan to accelerate our overall sales by making further strategic acquisitions in our
categories of concentration — cat /
dog toys and accessories, feeding / storage products and waste / odor management products, to achieve double digit growth going forward.
Small
dogs are probably «hypoallergenic» because there is less of them to shed or otherwise distribute allergens Any of the
toy breeds warrants consideration under this
category.
The Havanese breed, classified as an AKC
toy, is categorized in the haplotype working
dog 1 group likely accounting for increased risk in that
category.