Sentences with phrase «very small breed of dog»

The Yorkshire Terrier is a very small breed of dog that is often referred to as the Yorkie by breed enthusiasts.

Not exact matches

If it's a bigger breed, he might find a lightweight toy to be not much of a challenge; conversely, if it's a small dog, and you get him or her a very heavy ball, there will be a quick return to your shoes or pillowcases.

Only 25 percent of the dogs and a very small percentage of cats will be purebred; 75 percent of dogs and nearly all of the cats will be mixed breed animals that originated in unplanned and largely unwanted litters.

Puppy Behavioral Obedience Classes for pups under 5 1/2 months old (Some small dogs breeds of dogs who are very shy are also appropriate for this class) Additional Course Information

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.

4.0 mm Prong - Very heavy and we only recommend these for extremely large and giant breed dogs, can be hard to put on due to the thickness of the prongs and because of the thickness and size of the prongs it doesn't offer the precision of the two smaller sizes.

«There is among us another kind of high bred dog... That kind is very small indeed, and chiefly sought after for the pleasure and amusement of women.

They shed very little hair and are a very good example of the small breed none - shedding dog.

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).

Out of all dog breeds they have a very gentle temperament and are great with small animals and children.

I also like big dogs (and at times very small dogs doing a job; I love my little Patterdale), and believe a dog should have good legs under it, so that has influenced the type of dog I chose to breed.

If well socialized, the Chihuahua can be very loving and accepting of other dog breeds, other animals and small children.

Careful diet consideration is important for the health of all dogs, but very small breeds can be especially tricky to feed.

Size is a factor, as a very large dog, especially one that likes to play with a lot of paw whacks, can inadvertently injure a young or small breed puppy.

You don't have to buy a dog food with very high fat percentages but a fat percentage of around 17 - 18 percent DMB for small breeds would be good.

Examples: Afghan, Borzoi, Greyhound, Saluki; Rhodesian Ridgeback My Favorites: Greyhounds; Italian Greyhounds Hunters by sight «triggered to chase and bite moving objects and animals Need same amount of exercise as any other working breed Not bred to obey commands; they are game chasers Can easily jump fences if you aren't watching; very athletic and muscular Usually not dog fighters, but will chase and kill some small animals; Rhodesian Ridgebacks are more pack oriented, more likely to be territorial, and can do higher levels of obedience than typical sighthounds; can be quite protective of the owner and property; not for novices Tough on the outside, soft on the inside.

The size of the kibble is perfect for a small or toy breed dog and has a very good smell to it.

Apartment dwellers with allergies seek out dogs who do not shed, and while no dogs have proven to be 100 percent non-shedding or hypoallergenic, numerous breeds shed only minimally, release small amounts of saliva and spread very little dander, the primary causes of dog allergies.

Her perception of the breed based on a very small sampling (her two dogs) and poor research was leading her to give erroneous and potentially dangerous advice.

While your healthy large breed is unlikely to suffer from theobromine toxicity from a couple bites of white chocolate, elderly dogs or small breeds very well may develop life - threatening illness.

The small dog breeds are very cute and lovely and you will love having them as a part of your family.

Very few owners of larger breeds would neglect to give them any rules at all, but small dog owners often feel like their precious Poopsies should not have to do things they don't want to.

The small, erect ears are pointed and the tail is un-docked, thicker at the base, and carried gaily, but not curled over the back.Size: Dogs â $ «Height: 10 - 12 inches / Weight: 17 - 23 poundsBitches â $ «Height: 9 - 11 inches / Weight: 13 - 20 poundsBreed Specific Health Issues: A very healthy breed overall, though some suffer from liver disease, calcification of the jawbone, and skin disease.Life Expectancy: The West Highland White Terrier is known for living for 15 years or more.Grooming Requirements: This breed has a very easy coat to care for, needing only an occasional going over with a stiff brush.

They offer sizes for very small dogs up to giant breeds, and you can get any kind of shape — bully pretzels, spirals, braids, bows and more.

Getting the Merrick Cowboy Cookout for your small breed dog is like having a cookfest for a very special member of the family.

When temperatures fall below 32 °F, owners of small breed dogs, dogs with thin coats, and very young, old, or sick dogs should pay close attention to their pet's well - being.

Such breeds of dog hold a very strong tendency towards protection of the things which are smaller than them.

Teacup dog breeds are basically very small versions of popular breeds of small dogs.

A small dog that was originally bred as a companion dog, the Bichon Frise possesses a boisterous personality, is very tolerant of children, other animals and strangers, and is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Aside from being an incredibly cute and small breed of dog, teacup maltipoo is a very trainable breed that can learn several tricks that no other dogs can do.

They found that fatal attacks represent a very small proportion of dog bite injuries to people and that it's virtually impossible to calculate bite rates for specific breeds.

Small dog breeds that are referred to as Toy dogs may be from very ancient lapdog lineages, or they can be scaled down version of another breed.

Daisy Davis started by the inspiration of one dog, and even though we are a very small and new group, we are proud of the work we are doing and look forward to helping change the image of America's most misunderstood breed: the American Pit Bull Terrier.

A very small percentage of dogs and some breeds in particular are affected by gluten sensitivities.

Dick Clark, the Rutland Animal Control Officer (now retired), and a small group of concerned citizens founded Sweetpea For Animals in September 2000 after the rescue of a very sick and scared dog who had been used as a breeding factory.

Because purebred dogs inevitably all come from the very same small group of dogs who were originally used to establish the breed, the coefficient of inbreeding often goes up as years pass.

Recent study of the gene responsible for very small size in many breeds revealed that small dogs are genetically predisposed to excitability.

The doughnut - shaped beds in particular are best suited for smaller breeds or very thin breeds that are in need of extra cushioning because their joints aren't padded as thickly those of larger dogs.

We have many people inquire about natural oils especially in cats — I have many Vets also that have inquired about our various ingredients including NEEM oil — and after we explain that less then 1 / 100th of the formulation is made up of any of our essential oils they are very pleased with the concentration — especially when in our recommended usage less then 1 / 3rd of a teaspoon is recommended in very small breed dogs and cats — now take 1 / 100th of that and when it is used daily for the first 30 days on serious conditions with a topical application, and then the maintenance phase is one application every 3 to 4 days — the actual amount of any of our essential oils is very very small — and to add to the safety issue as I mentioned earlier it is a topical application and yes some is ingested — but with approximately 700,000 bottles used — and not one reported case of injury or death we have a fantastic record when compared to anesthesia scaling — according to the statistics reported in a very large study of 2,500 dogs — going under anesthesia — if the same 700,000 using our product chose anesthesia scaling instead according to the study — 2,358 would have died and 12 % or another 60,000 would have been injured!!!

But it isn't just teacup dogs which suffer from health issues, some of the breed standard sized dogs in the «toy dog» group are still very small, and are susceptible to a range of health issues as a result.

This rule could threaten the future of a vast number of small responsible dog breeders and the very existence of some rare breeds in the United States.

However, supporters of BSL will argue that even if a small dog is more likely to bite, large breeds like Pit bulls are very strong and will inflict more damage if a bite occurs.

The biggest thing I learned from this extremely challenging experience is that in most cases it is not dog's or owner's fault, but the problem lies in lack of proper information and understanding of this breed — and unfortunately majority of dog training guides do not address these small - small things that are very important for responsible pet ownership.

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Dr. Voss also discusses the extra-cap, TPLO and TTA procedures but this article is of note because he also addresses non-surgical options and writes, «In general, we do not advise this therapy as the ideal form of treatment, but it may be appropriate for individual dogs due to some combination of their very small size, inactive lifestyle...» Dr. Voss makes no recommendations or comments on the bone - cutting procedures but notes that the extra-cap procedure «seem to work reasonably well in small breeds and inactive dogs when performed by an experienced surgeon.»

The toy breed group is a grouping of very small or tiny breeds of dog.

«Puppy mills house breeding dogs in small, wire - floored cages, separate puppies from their mothers at a very young age, and ship them hundreds of miles to pet stores around the country,» says Matt Bershadker, president and CEO of the ASPCA.

Small - breed dogs like the Shih Tzu have very fast metabolisms which means that, while they may not consume as many calories as a larger dog, they need more calories per pound of bodyweight.

It's a simple fact, unfortunately, that large - breed dogs are capable of doing much more serious damage than smaller ones — a Yorkie or Chihuahua will never cause the kind of severe injuries that a German shepherd or Rottweiler can, even if their aggressive behavior is otherwise very similar.

A short term stay in a small kennel for even a very large breed of dog is generally fine, but a day long stay in a small kennel would not be appropriate for a large breed.