Comments on: I want a healthy long living large or extra large breed dog? http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/ Some Ideas To Help Stay Fit Sat, 19 May 2012 10:56:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: KAM http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-509 KAM Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:31:14 +0000 http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-509 we have a ANATOLIAN SHEPARD,he is just over 13 months and is still growing will grow until he is 4 1/2 years,and they live to around 14 years plus if you keep them healthy.they come from turkey.( the country)..they are breed for watching the livestock and the family...my brother in-law found a breeder in Florida.full grown they stand 29 inches to the top of the shoulder and weigh around 180 pounds for the male and the female are just 2 inches shorter and 30 pounds lighter...and are very mild mannered dogs as long as you train them right,go to... we have a ANATOLIAN SHEPARD,he is just over 13 months and is still growing will grow until he is 4 1/2 years,and they live to around 14 years plus if you keep them healthy.they come from turkey.( the country)..they are breed for watching the livestock and the family…my brother in-law found a breeder in Florida.full grown they stand 29 inches to the top of the shoulder and weigh around 180 pounds for the male and the female are just 2 inches shorter and 30 pounds lighter…and are very mild mannered dogs as long as you train them right,go to…

]]> By: Julie S http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-508 Julie S Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:57:10 +0000 http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-508 Get a mutt from a shelter that is mixed with large breeds. The word mutt sounds negative, but hybrid vigor (or heterosis) is absolutely a great thing. Think about it, most dog breeds came from lots of inbreeding. Inbreeding in humans can lead to some pretty bad stuff, the same goes for animals. A mixed breed dog is likely to live longer and stay healthier than purebreds. And for a very big plus, you'll be saving a life. Get a mutt from a shelter that is mixed with large breeds. The word mutt sounds negative, but hybrid vigor (or heterosis) is absolutely a great thing. Think about it, most dog breeds came from lots of inbreeding. Inbreeding in humans can lead to some pretty bad stuff, the same goes for animals. A mixed breed dog is likely to live longer and stay healthier than purebreds. And for a very big plus, you’ll be saving a life.

]]> By: hockeygurl21 http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-507 hockeygurl21 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:37:14 +0000 http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-507 try an alaskan husky they're short haird lean muscelled bigger that a siberean husky but a little smaller than a alaskan malamute. great tempers and really friendly. try an alaskan husky they’re short haird lean muscelled
bigger that a siberean husky but a little smaller than a alaskan malamute. great tempers and really friendly.

]]> By: Ambie http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-506 Ambie Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:35:41 +0000 http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-506 Italian Spinone Golden Retriever Irish Wolfhound The best thing to do it ask around your friends who have dogs, see how they find living with their dog. See if they have any recommendations. Italian Spinone
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The best thing to do it ask around your friends who have dogs, see how they find living with their dog. See if they have any recommendations.

]]> By: Jessica L http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-505 Jessica L Sun, 14 Jun 2009 06:22:23 +0000 http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-505 hmm..define large.. Actually, did you know that large breed dogs have shorter life spans than the smaller dogs do? Some of the really big dogs like the English Mastiff only live to be about 9-10 years old. Small dogs live to be almost 20 sometimes. But anyway...whatever dog breed you decide to get, if you go for a puppy, make sure that the parents have been screened for genetic defects such as hip dysplacia. This will ensure that you have a very healthy dog that will live to life's fullest. Dalmations seem to not have so many health issues, as do retrievers and boxers, but make sure you do the genetic defect testing, or you could end up with any number of problems. hmm..define large..

Actually, did you know that large breed dogs have shorter life spans than the smaller dogs do? Some of the really big dogs like the English Mastiff only live to be about 9-10 years old. Small dogs live to be almost 20 sometimes.

But anyway…whatever dog breed you decide to get, if you go for a puppy, make sure that the parents have been screened for genetic defects such as hip dysplacia. This will ensure that you have a very healthy dog that will live to life’s fullest.

Dalmations seem to not have so many health issues, as do retrievers and boxers, but make sure you do the genetic defect testing, or you could end up with any number of problems.

]]> By: Ken http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-504 Ken Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:14:20 +0000 http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-504 I have Saint Bernard, it should live around 10 years. Any large breed dog is not going to have a very long life span compared to average size dogs. Large and Very Large breed dogs are prone to more health issues as well, especially hip dysplacia, and heart issues. Do your homework and buy from a reputable breeder. I got my Saint from a breeder who has had 5 generations of dogs with little or no hip problems, the mother and father's Parents both lived past the age of 12. Find good genes for your dog. I have Saint Bernard, it should live around 10 years. Any large breed dog is not going to have a very long life span compared to average size dogs. Large and Very Large breed dogs are prone to more health issues as well, especially hip dysplacia, and heart issues. Do your homework and buy from a reputable breeder.

I got my Saint from a breeder who has had 5 generations of dogs with little or no hip problems, the mother and father’s Parents both lived past the age of 12.

Find good genes for your dog.

]]> By: bulletmagnet07 http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-503 bulletmagnet07 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:52:06 +0000 http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-503 Akita, German Shepard's, both larger dogs, both very intelligent, loyal, and loving-very much a deterrent to any ill-intentioned people. Akita, German Shepard’s, both larger dogs, both very intelligent, loyal, and loving-very much a deterrent to any ill-intentioned people.

]]> By: Jeannie D http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-502 Jeannie D Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:49:19 +0000 http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-502 PLEASE check with your local shelter for your dog. There are sooooo many homeless pets in shelters that need a forever home, and you will be surprised at the pure-bred dogs that end up there. Be sure you spend some quality time with your choice at the shelter, no snap decisions! And, have some patience with your friend, you don't know what they have been through before you came along to save them. PLEASE check with your local shelter for your dog. There are sooooo many homeless pets in shelters that need a forever home, and you will be surprised at the pure-bred dogs that end up there. Be sure you spend some quality time with your choice at the shelter, no snap decisions! And, have some patience with your friend, you don’t know what they have been through before you came along to save them.

]]> By: walking lady http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-501 walking lady Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:01:28 +0000 http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-501 Sighthounds, with the exception of Irish wolfhounds, are healthy and long-lived breeds. However, you have to research temperaments a lot more than just size and health - sight hounds are definitely not for everyone. Sighthounds, with the exception of Irish wolfhounds, are healthy and long-lived breeds. However, you have to research temperaments a lot more than just size and health - sight hounds are definitely not for everyone.

]]> By: alias7484 http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-500 alias7484 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:19:33 +0000 http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/i-want-a-healthy-long-living-large-or-extra-large-breed-dog/262/#comment-500 Generally the rule is the bigger the dog, the shorter the life. If you want to make sure that whatever you get is healthy and lives life to its fullest capacity, buy from a good breeder that does all the health testing for genetic diseases; feed high quality food; don't over-vaccinate; and make sure it gets plenty of exercise and LOTS of love. Generally the rule is the bigger the dog, the shorter the life. If you want to make sure that whatever you get is healthy and lives life to its fullest capacity, buy from a good breeder that does all the health testing for genetic diseases; feed high quality food; don’t over-vaccinate; and make sure it gets plenty of exercise and LOTS of love.

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