Have you been considering taking a little furry home for a few weeks but you can’t decide? Do not worry, if you read this article you will end up being convinced.
Yes it’s correct. Small dogs live longer than large dogs. Why? The latest scientific research blames free radicals for this. Free radicals are molecules that have lost electrons and that swarm through the body, stealing them from other cells, damaging them in the process. The body produces antioxidant molecules that counteract these evil agents, however, the more energy produced, the more free radicals . This could explain the greater deterioration of large dogs and their shorter life expectancy.
More and more people are preferring small dogs to larger breeds for a variety of reasons. One of the benefits of having small breeds is that, although these puppies need special care, they do not need as much dedication as other large dogs such as the German Shepherd. Although the most significant advantage is that, obviously, a pug will not eat the same as a golden retriever, that is, when it comes to food, the economic advantages are clear. On the other hand, there are families that choose them because many of the breeds that you will see below have been recommended to live with young children.
Small dogs are perfect for people who want to have a pet but live in a small flat or apartment and have trouble having a larger furry due to lack of space. Although we already said on one occasion that more important than space is to walk the dog at least 3 times a day and for a long time, it is fair to think about it.
It is true that small dogs do not require the same care as other dogs but that does not mean that they do not have special care. For example, the smallest dogs tend to have a more vulnerable health and their hygiene must be much stricter than other larger breeds.
Nervous dogs? A complicated character? There are many cliches about these furry ones. We have told you some data and characteristics but if you want to know much more, we invite you to continue reading.
