How to judge the size of a dog? ——From scientific classification to practical maintenance guide
The size of a dog not only affects its appearance, but is also closely related to health, exercise needs, dietary management, etc. This article will combine the hot pet-raising topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the classification standards, common misunderstandings and maintenance points of dog body types, and attach structured data for reference.
1. Scientific classification standards for dog body shapes
Dogs are usually divided into 5 categories internationally based on weight and shoulder height. The specific standards are as follows:
| Body type classification | weight range | Shoulder height range | Representative dog breeds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra small dog | 1-4kg | Below 25cm | Chihuahua, Teacup VIP |
| small dog | 4-10kg | 25-40cm | Pomeranian, Bichon Frize |
| medium sized dog | 11-30kg | 41-60cm | Corgi, Shiba Inu |
| large dogs | 31-50kg | 61-70cm | Golden Retriever, Husky |
| extra large dogs | 50kg or more | 70cm or more | Tibetan Mastiff, Great Dane |
2. Recent hot discussions: the relationship between body shape and health
According to the latest data from the pet health platform (statistics in October 2023), the health concerns of dogs of different sizes vary significantly:
| body shape | High incidence of health problems | average life span | exercise needs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra small dogs | Hypoglycemia, joint dislocation | 12-16 years | 30 minutes/day |
| large dogs | Hip dysplasia, gastric torsion | 8-12 years | 90 minutes/day |
3. Correction of common misunderstandings
1."Fat = strong" misunderstanding: Recently, a celebrity blogger’s “Sleek Corgi” video caused controversy. Veterinarians warned: Obesity will increase the burden on joints, especially short-legged dog breeds.
2.Growth rate misunderstanding: Large dog puppies should not take excessive calcium supplements, as excessive growth can easily lead to skeletal deformities (the recent topic #大狗狗狠CalciumDangers# has been read more than 8 million times).
4. Practical Judgment Skills
1.touch method: The ribs should be palpable but not visible, and there should be an obvious depression in the waist
2.weight scoring:
| body shape | ideal weight formula |
|---|---|
| small dog | (shoulder height cm)×0.7+2 |
| medium sized dog | (shoulder height cm)×1.2+5 |
5. Maintenance points for different body types
1.Extra small dog: Pay attention to keeping warm and choose special grains with small particles.
2.large dogs: Control your food intake and avoid strenuous exercise 1 hour after meals (#狗gastric torsion first aid# has been a hot search recently)
Conclusion: Correctly judging the size of a dog is the first step in scientific pet raising. It is recommended to conduct a body condition assessment every six months and develop a personalized maintenance plan based on veterinarian recommendations. Remember, a healthy body is the most beautiful!
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