Big dogs vs Little Dogs,

Big Dogs vs Little Dogs

HypoGlycemia or low blood
sugar is a possible problem with
all toy breed puppies.

Big dogs carry more fat reserves and have a greater heat
storage ability than little dogs (surface to volume -ratio)
Puppies for instance do not have the body mass to be able to
survive rapid dehydration, and adult, or big, dogs tolerate
better low temperatures.
Small dogs have low body mass that make them lose heat
easier. Even the long haired doggies can’t adjust their body
heat as well as larger breeds.

Dress your small dog when you take him outside on cold
days. Small dog breeds are prone to chills because they have
no winter undercoat to keep them warm. Clean the snow
and ice from his feet when he comes in, especially if he is a
long-hair breed. Ice balls can form on the hair in between his
toes and can be quite painful

Small dogs have smaller stomachs and small appetites. You
will need to make sure your dog gets the proper nutrition in
his small meals. Feed more often (3x per day) and provide
high- calorie,with sufficient nutrition.
Small dogs need more calories to maintain their body heat:
they produce less heat than big dogs, and radiate more of
their surface (skin).

Watch out: small dogs tend to be more pampered and
some of them are less active than big dogs. Therefore
they can be overfed easily and hence; will gain too
much weight.

Road's End Candy Girl (Papillon) with big love Gordy