Sentences with phrase «while large and giant breeds»

Our Toy and Small Breed dog food formulas offer nutrient - dense size - appropriate kibble while our Large and Giant Breed formulas are specially formulated to meet the needs of bigger dogs.

Smaller dogs are generally considered senior around 8 - 10 years of age, while large and giant breed dogs become senior sooner, around 5 - 7 years.

Acquired myasthenia gravis can show up anytime; small and medium breeds most commonly show signs between ages 1 and 4 or after 9 years, while large and giant breed dogs typically become symptomatic a bit earlier due to their shorter average overall life - spans.

For example, toy and small breed dogs need a calorie - dense food specially made for them due to their fast metabolisms, while some large and giant breed dogs need a particular macronutrient balance, found in large breed dog foods, which stops them from gaining weight and putting strain on their joints.

Not exact matches

Many giant and large breed dogs are inclined to osteoarthritis, while some toy and small dogs are susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis.

And go in armed with the following knowledge: A small - breed pup is one that will reach up to 20 pounds at maturity, while large - and giant - breed puppies are those that will ultimately reach 50 and 90 (or more) pounds respectiveAnd go in armed with the following knowledge: A small - breed pup is one that will reach up to 20 pounds at maturity, while large - and giant - breed puppies are those that will ultimately reach 50 and 90 (or more) pounds respectiveand giant - breed puppies are those that will ultimately reach 50 and 90 (or more) pounds respectiveand 90 (or more) pounds respectively.

«Small - and medium - breed dogs can safely grow very quickly, while the same is not true for large - and giant - breed dogs.»

Smaller dog breeds tend to live longer on average while large and giant dog breeds have shorter lifespans.

Some will have the first heat at six months while two years is not unheard of for large and giant breeds.

Larger / giant breed dogs tend to have shorter life spans compared to smaller breeds and are often considered senior when they are 5 to 6 years of age; Medium - large breed dogs are considered seniors at 7 years age, while smaller / toy breed dogs are considered senior at around 1o years of age.

While hip dysplasia most often occurs in medium, large and giant breeds, a number of small breeds, the Havanese included, can also suffer from hip problems.

While the exact cause of bloat is currently unknown, large and giant breed dogs with deep chests such as Great Danes, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Boxers, and Standard Poodles are more susceptible to bloat.

While this bill is obviously aimed at deterring those owners who would train their dogs to be vicious and / or making those whose dogs are potentially more capable of inflicting more damage (large to giant breeds) more aware of negative consequences if their dogs are left correctly untrained, dogs are creatures with their own sense of will — even dogs that have not been trained to be aggressive or shown aggressive behavior in the past can and do attack.

Generally, small dogs live to about 15 to 20 years of age, while large and giant dog breeds live to about 12 to 15 years.

While it can occur in any dog, it is more common in large and giant breeds.

In its annual report on breed popularity in the U.S., the American Kennel Club notes that, while the Labrador retriever is again the most popular dog breed, other large breeds are quickly moving up the list, including Dobermans, giant schnauzers and Great Danes.

While there is some evidence that intact, large and giant breed dogs may be less prone to a certain few health problems, the general lack of personal responsibility evinced by most humans in this culture make spaying and neutering absolutely necessary for pet population control.

While in Chengdu, China, we made a visit to the Giant Panda Research Center — the largest panda research and breeding center in the world.