| 词条 | Giant dog breed |
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A giant dog breed has no universal height or weight classification, although some groups define "giant breeds" as those heavier than {{convert|50|kg|lb|0}}.{{citation needed|date=September 2016}} Giant breeds grow rapidly, but take longer to mature into their full adult sizes than smaller dogs.[1] Advantages and disadvantagesMany giant breeds are mature, soft and relaxed dogs as adults and require less exercise than most smaller dogs, so they can make better pets for small living arrangements, such as apartments. Because they are larger animals, they are less likely to be intimidated by other people and thus are much more adaptable to meeting friends, family members, and children of owners. They are normally very calm and are great family dogs. If they sense a threat towards their owner, they will become very protective. They are, in general, stronger than other breeds and many giant breeds are well known for their working abilities.[2] Giant breeds often have health-related disadvantages when compared to smaller dogs and caring for them is usually more expensive than for smaller dogs.[2] They eat more than smaller breeds and sometimes require speciality diets to tackle weight and joint management.[3] In addition to spending more on food, expenses overall may be more than for most breeds. Larger beds, collars, and toys cost more, as do grooming and kenneling very large dogs. There is also the issue of more expensive veterinary bills. For instance, anaesthetics and pharmaceuticals are charged by volume/mass, which is determined by the weight of the dog. Joint problems, such as hip dysplasia and arthritis, are common.[1] Large breeds are also quite prone to osteosarcoma and susceptible to other debilitating bone and cartilage diseases. This is the result of a much higher growth factor—adult weight versus birth weight—and much longer growth period.[4] Their life span is generally shorter than that of smaller dogs, often living only 6 to 10 years. Notable giant dogs
Giant breeds{{Cleanup list|date=June 2016}}{{unreferenced section|date=June 2016}}The following breeds are generally described as giant breeds: {{div col|colwidth=30em|rules=}}
References1. ^1 {{cite book|title=The New Encyclopedia of the Dog|last=Fogle|first=Bruce|publisher=Dorling Kindersley|year=2000|isbn=0-7894-6130-7|page=47|chapter=The Skeleton}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Giant Dog Breed}}2. ^1 {{cite book|title=The Original Dog Bible|last=Mehus-Roe|first=Kristin|publisher=BowTie Press|year=2005|isbn=1-931993-34-3|pages=62–63|chapter=The Dog For You}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.canadasguidetodogs.com/health/healthgiant.htm|title=Dog Health Issues - Giant and Large Breed Health Issues - Canada's Guide to Dogs|publisher=|accessdate=2 February 2016}} 4. ^Royal Canin {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060523034657/http://www.size-nutrition.com/giant.htm |date=2006-05-23 }} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://mostextreme.org/biggest_dog.php|title=Biggest Dog World Record|publisher=|accessdate=2 February 2016}} 6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.canecorso.org/is-the-cane-corso-right-for-me.html |title=Is The Cane Corso Right For Me? - Cane Corso Association of America |publisher=Canecorso.org |date= |accessdate=2018-04-09}} 7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.ncanewfs.org/standard.shtml#.V6oxflsrJpg |title=Newfoundland Club of America: The Breed Standard for the Newfoundland Dog |publisher=Ncanewfs.org |date= |accessdate=2018-04-09}} 8. ^{{cite web|url=http://saintbernardclub.org/looking-for-a-saint-bernard/faq/ |title=FAQ – Saint Bernard Club of America |publisher=Saintbernardclub.org |date= |accessdate=2018-04-09}} 1 : Dog breeds |
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