VMD 513: Pet animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

SIZE

Giant breeds

• Magnificent animals, often gently in temperament and very quiet and restful in the house, making themselves quite small in their own corner.
• However, they do need a lot of room in a car or every thing, from collar to veterinary treatment, costs more.
• They need more food, more medication and boarding kennel cost are higher. Giant breeds tend to be short lived.

Large breeds

• May be boisterous in play, and aggressive with other dogs if not properly controlled.
• Large breeds which have full swishing tails can do a lot of damage within the home.

Long haired breeds

• They may need an hour’s grooming every day. Professional trimming for Poodles, Bichons and Terriers is a regular expense.

Medium size dogs

• Suit many families, their home and their cars. There is plenty of choice within this group.

Small dogs

• This category tend to be noise.
• Small terrier bred to the vermin exterminators have quick snapping jaws which may make them unsuitable as pets for small children.

Very small toy dogs

• Dog under 4.5 kg in weight are not really suitable for the rough tumble of family life.
• Toy dogs tend to become devoted to one or two adults who handle them carefully.