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Dog Behavior
Dogs are unable to talk just like we do, but we can still understand their feelings by observing their behavior and body language. It is compulsory that an owner is aware of his dog's body language, as it will not only strengthen their bond, but will also prevent tragic results where the owner is forced to abandon his dog due to behavior problems. In this category, there are questions relating to the different body languages of dogs, their behavior, etc.
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Theres a dog called a " Great pyrenees". Im not sure there weight limit but so far this is the biggest dogs I've ever seen. Yes, there is a 200lb dog...go on google and search pictures and you can type in 200lb dog and it will show you pics. A bull mastiff. i guess it might weigh 200lbs considering muscle weighs more than fat. Newfoundlands can get up to about 215
Do female dogs like male or female dogs better?
Well if your going to get another dog, you should always get the dog of the different sex. They get along better. A female and a female or a male and a male may get competative over each other. Hope this helps!!! : )
How often should a Bedlington Terrier be bathed?
I usally wash my Staffie around once a month as It is occassionally taken to the beach. Maybe twice if important.
Can dogs be mentally challenged?
Yes, they can. Usually when a bitch has a very large litter, the last one out can be deprived of oxygen during a long labor and delivery, and brain damage results. A crowded pup may have other malformations as well, such as a withered limb.
How to treat dog under stress?
With kind and respect and if they poop or pee on the ground rub their nose in it and take them outside then rub their nose in the grass and tell them that's where you go and that's how mmmmhhhhhhhhhh>
Can old dogs hear high pitched noises better than low pitch noises?
They hear many noises other then high pitched ones but they can hear the higher ones because of the way their ear drums are built
Is a dog's bark louder than a person yelling?
No ten time louder, try not to put your music too loud! Also smaller dogs hear better so it would be louder than bigger dogs for them, as the are used for hunting and they need good senses for that
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How should a dog be restrained for a jugular venipuncture?
If it's a question from a pennfoster exam the answer is B: Sitting
Now do your work next time.
What is the natural enemy of a poodle?
There is no such thing as enemy of dachshund. one who behaves bad to this dog is its enemy
Inactivity, length of time between allowance of urination, and food quality as well as water quality all are contributing factors.
What does it mean when dogs lick you quite a lot?
dogs as you know are descended from wolves with wolf pups they lick their parents muzzles fore them to regurgetate meat for them to eat if they are pups born to the alpha male and female it vanishes when they are old enough to hunt themselves but if they are not with age they keep liking the muzzles of the wolves that lare higher in rank as a matter of repect so if your dogs licks it respects you like an alpha
What are the Top 10 cutest dogs?
In my opinion...
#1 Maltese!
#2 Pembroke welsh corgi
#3 Golden Retriever
#4 BABY Pomeranian
#5 Chinese Crested Powder Puff
#6 shelties
#7 Teacup Yorkie
#8 Lhaso Apsos
#9 pekingese
#10 Australian Shepherds
Dog wont eat or drink and has no engery?
Keep your veterinarian informed of your dog's condition. If you can't coax your dog into eating or drinking, your vet may have to give the dog subcutaneous fluids to prevent dehydration, and possibly intravenous nutrition.
Dogs that are not getting sexual satisfaction with other dogs will usually masturbate in this manner.
Are dogs the only animals to wag their tails?
yes, if they felt like it. but they dont tend to do small stuff like that if they dont want. animals are funny that way. Plus they just do it for attention.
What kinds of poodles are there?
4: Teacup, toy, Minature, Standered.
Coobla says:No there is actually 5 breeds the teacup,toy,minature,klein and standard but only 3 are kennel club registered because the teacup and klein are soo rare
Source, myself i own a poodle and have done research
Why does your dog lick his front paws all the time?
Dogs like to groom each other; probably the other dog has something on his or her paws that either tastes good or needs removing.
What age can you neuter a dog?
Like humans, male animals need certain hormones in order to develop properly. The best advice is this: Wait until your dog is fully grown, usually around 18 months old for males, although this differs depending on the breed. Larger breeds of dog take much longer to become physically and mentally mature than a small breed of dog. Most owners and a lot of vets advise that the optimum age is 18 months old, although some large breeds will likely benefit from being castrated at a later age.
Similar advice goes for female dogs also, with the general consensus that a female should be spayed 3 months after the first season for a small-medium sized dog, or, for large and giant breeds, it should be done after the second or third season as this allows more time for the dog to mature properly. The "3 months after a season" rule is in place as this allows any swelling of the uterus during the season to go down and therefore reduces any chance of uncontrolled bleeding during the surgery. It is possible to spay earlier but the risks are a lot higher and many vets will refuse to do the procedure.
The reason for waiting is all down to physical and mental growth of the dog. There have been many studies that show that allowing them to finish growing properly in regards to bone growth is beneficial, and the presence of the sex hormones actually shut off the growth hormones. It is thought that dogs spayed or neutered too early, the growth hormones aren't shut off when it naturally would be. The "excess" bone growth can cause joint and ligament problems such as cruciate and can cause joint problems such as arthritis or hip or elbow dysplasia later on in a dog's life. Larger dogs particularly are at a higher risk of these problems.
Waiting also allows the dog to mature mentally. While the idea of a dog keeping its puppy-like mental state may sound cute, it can cause behavioural problems later on.
Some owners, however, prefer to keep their male dogs entire as studies suggest that there are some health benefit and little risk in keeping a male dog intact. Even with entire dogs, behaviour problems never occur in some. However, this is down to the individual owner, and how the dog behaves when he catches the scent of a female in season. Some dogs become stressed or even aggressive when they smell a female in season, thus will likely benefit in being neutered from a behavioural standpoint.
Pyometra is a very real and dangerous health risk and can be treated or prevented with spaying. It is essentially an infection of the womb and is often very difficult to diagnose until it is too late. Pyometra is quickly fatal if the dog is not treated in time. The only treatment and cure for this is for the dog to be spayed. Mammary cancer is also another risk and one of the more common cancers an entire dog can develop. However, only half of these tumors are malignant and often easy to treat if caught in time. Spaying also greatly reduces the risk of mammary cancer, however; all of the reasons above can be cured if caught in time.
Do the research and ask the questions (like this one) and make a decision that is right for you and your dog.
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Due to new studies, it has been determined that neutering/spaying a dog younger than a year old can cause health issues. One such study shows that spaying early can cause abnormal skeletal growth. Another study shows that neutering/spaying before 5 1/2 months can cause a significantly higher incidence of developing hip dysplasia due to growth rates. A dog that has been neutered before it has stopped growing often puts great stress on the joints.
Another study done by Dr Hahn, a veterinary oncologist, discusses another cancer that deserves mention: Prostate cancer, because a lot of people erroneously believe that castration prevents this. In reality, it does not. In fact, castrated dogs can have up to a 4 times greater risk of developing prostate cancer than intact male dogs.
Before making any decision regarding neutering any canine, it is always recommended to do some research and do what you are most comfortable with in regards to the health and happiness to your dog.
How to calm a dog for nail cutting?
Most dogs do not like their nails cut. I have two dogs; a part Bichon Frise and a Cockapoo. I have a groomer come into my home so I can be there with my dogs. The groomer brings in her table and grooming tools and I stand on the other side of the table and stroke my dogs while they are being groomed and especially when getting their nails cut. The fact that I am there calms my dogs down. Good professional groomers are generally quick when cutting nails so it's over before the dog really knows it. I'm stern with my dogs and give commands to 'knock it off' because they are like small children and will often try to get away with defying the groomer. I found also much to my surprise that having my groomer come to my home was cheaper, but more importantly my dogs didn't have to wait so long while other dogs were being groomed which had been a concern for me because my dogs would come home totally exhausted after a stay of 4 hours in a grooming shop. If you can get a good groomer to come into your home please do so. It's easier on your pet and easier on you. Now when my groomer comes (my dogs know her well) they are very good, but still will wiggle a little when they get their nails cut and all my groomer does is tell them to calm down and my dogs will stand perfectly still. It's over in a minute.
How tall is a standard poodle?
standard poodles stand over 15in
miniture poodles 10-15in
Toy poodles stand between less than 10in
measure from ground to top of shoulder/wither.
teacup is a term that some people use for smaller toys but is not registrable as teacup.
Is your little dog a Yorkie by chance? Ours has had this awful sounding problem for most of his 13 years, the Vet says it is spasms in his throat/voice box/wind pipe, and very common in this breed. While it sounds absolutley horrible there is no danger, he will/would pass out and the spasm relax, and he would breath fine. Ours is VERY neurotic, and I swear does it intentionally some times for attention!! ha , really though, he does do it much more when excited or anxious. Doc said there is a surgery to correct this, but he's too old and likely couldn't survive, but we decided when he was young and started this (I think he was a couple/few years old when it started), no need to put him thru surgery if it didn't/wouldn't cause him any long term harm.
Of course, kennel cough is another thing. And sounds totally different than what our dog has which sounds like ''haaaaaaaaaaa haaaaaaaaaaa'... Hope this helps.....
What is stronger a human or a pit bull?
No, not stronger. If you put your average 90-100 pound wolf against a 190-200 pound human full of muscle.. Odds are that the human extremely adrenaline fueled human will absolutely toss that thing into oblivion. People here are biased in a sense, they are such fans of wolves that they ignore human strength potential. We're seriously strong and interesting creatures.
