Not all puppies are the same, and large breed puppies have different requirements than small or medium breed pups. Their diet, for one, is a major difference. Toys also need to be able to stand up to their ever increasing power reserves. Here are a few products that are must haves for anyone with a large breed puppy.
Just because all puppies are tiny, adorable fuzzballs doesn’t
mean that they are going to stay that way. And just like how
big dogs have different needs
than small dogs, so do large dog puppies, with different
dietary requirements, training needs, and special supplies. For
those of you out there with a puppy that is soon going to grow
into a behemoth, here are a few items that you might want to
keep on hand.
Food
Collars & Leashes
Leather Spike
Collar
- Made from quality leather
- Spikes are dulled to prevent injury
- Comfy and durable for your tough puppy
C Chain Pinch Collar
- Argon welded and chrome plated for maximum strength and
duribility
- Chain will not tarnish, rust, or break
- Prongs are removable
- Helps prevent your large dog from tugging on the leash
Coastal Chain
Lead
- Chrome plated for maximum strength
- Won't tarnish, rust, or break
- Stylish and strudy
- A must have for walks
Toys
Kong Classic Extreme
- Kong strong
- Ultra durable for long lasting play
- Stands up to even the toughest puppy
TireBiter Flyer
- Made from heavy duty rubber
- Lightweight and flexible
- Great for puppies
- Treads feel great on gums
Treats
Everlasting Treat Bento Ball
- Helps prevent destructive boredom motivated behaviors
- Made from durable, tear resistant material
- Delicious chicken flavor center
Smokehouse Bully Sticks
- 100% Natural smoked beef
- Provides hours of fun
- Sure to become your dog's favorite
How to Take Care of Large Dog Breeds
Large dogs are excellent guard dogs and great companions for
life. However, they do require a bit of extra care. Animals
aren't objects which you can discard if they prove difficult to
take care of. This article will highlight the needs of dog
breeds and how to meet them.
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Food – Large
dogs require more from you than your finances when it comes
to their diet. Each dog is different, which means that each
dog's diet is different. You must visit the vet so that you
can receive advice as to what the best diet plan for your
buddy is. Your dog's diet will change as he/she gets older.
The food you give your dog should also change depending on
which stage of life your dog has reached. An example of this
is giving a puppy food which is chock full of calcium as well
as protein as he/she will experience rapid growth throughout
the first couple months of his/her life.
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Exercise
– Most large dogs have oodles of energy to spare.
This is because most large dog breeds were bred to be working
dogs, hunt, pull carts, and so on in the past. If you take on
the responsibility of taking care of a large dog breed,
making sure he/she gets regular exercise is a part of the
deal. You should take your dog out for plenty of walks and
give him/her many opportunities to run, jump, and chase. In
addition to this, giving them toys to take their focus away
from your clothes and furniture is a must.
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Training – A
large dog is capable of hurting you as well as other people.
It is vital that you train and socialize your dog when he/she
is a puppy so that he/she will listen to your commands. Train
your dog to walk on a loose leash, lie down, stay, sit, and
behave calmly around other dogs and people. In addition to
having a well-behaved dog, training your dog in this way will
tell your dog that you are the master. Your dog must be
submissive to you because of how strong he/she is. If your
dog doesn’t listen to you, you won’t be able to stop him/her
from hurting someone else.
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Visits to the vet
– Regular visits to the vet are important
regardless of how large your dog is. You should make it a
priority to visit the vet at least once or twice a year.
Older dogs must visit the vet twice a year so that potential
issues can be detected early. Older dogs also have different
needs than younger dogs. Your vet will be able to give you
advice as to which supplements and medicines you should give
your dog.
If all the above seems like too much work, a large dog breed
may not be for you. However, if you’re willing to put the work
in, they can be very loyal and hardworking companions.
