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For free-ranging dogs, less than 1 in 5 reach sexual maturity, [78] and the median life expectancy for feral dogs is less than half of dogs living with humans. [ 79 ] Reproduction
Portogas-D-Ace/Getty Images. Group: miscellaneous/AKC Foundation Stock Service Height: 10-12 inches Weight: 6-10 pounds Personality: affectionate, calm Energy Level: low Coat and Color: wavy, long ...
An increasingly common size for family pets falls between the miniature and the standard size; these are frequently referred to as "tweenies," which is not an official classification. A full-grown standard dachshund typically weighs 7.5 to 14.5 kg (16 to 32 lb), while the miniature variety normally weighs less than 5.5 kg (12 lb). [ 15 ]
As field dogs they are prone to minor injuries such as cuts and sprains, and, if inactive, obesity is a common problem as they will eat whenever food is available and rely on their owners to regulate their weight. [46] When working or running free they are also likely to pick up parasites such as fleas, ticks, harvest mites, and tapeworms, and ...
He was also the tallest dog on record (according to Guinness World Records), [20] beating the previous holder, the aforementioned George that stood 109.2 cm (43.0 in) at the shoulder. [21] The UK and New Zealand Kennel Clubs specify the minimum weight for a Great Dane over 18 months of age, as 120 lb (54 kg) for males, 100 lb (45 kg) for females.
The dogs were selectively bred as either sled dogs or as hunting dogs, which implies that a sled dog standard and a hunting dog standard existed at that time. The optimal maximum size for a sled dog is 20–25 kg (44–55 lb) based on thermo-regulation, and the ancient sled dogs were between 16–25 kg (35–55 lb).
A blue female greyhound. Males are usually 71 to 76 centimetres (28 to 30 in) tall at the withers, and weigh on average 27 to 40 kilograms (60 to 88 lb).Females tend to be smaller, with shoulder heights ranging from 66 to 71 centimetres (26 to 28 in) and weights from 25 to 34 kilograms (55 to 75 lb), although weights can be above and below these average weights. [1]
Toy dog traditionally refers to a very small dog or a grouping of small and very small breeds of dog. A toy dog may be of any of various dog types . Types of dogs referred to as toy dogs may include spaniels , pinschers and terriers that have been bred down in size.