The term medium includes dogs weighing from 11 to 25 kg when
adult. Originally they were working dogs used for hunting, as sheep dogs or
sledge dogs, but over the years they have become adapted to their modern life
as pets.
There are groups of medium sized dogs :
Hunting dogs ( sporting breeds ) :
Pointers : French pointer, Hungarian pointer, English pointer, Breton spaniel, pont audemer spaniel, English setter, etc.
Hounds : basset hounds, beagle, foxhound, greyhound, etc.
Spaniels : cocker span
iel, springer spaniel, etc
Sheepdogs : bearded collie, picard sheepdog, Pyrenean sheepdog, border collie, Scottish collie, puli, Australian sheepdog, etc
Sledge dogs : spitz, Samoyed, Siberian husky, etc
Working dogs : medium pinscher, medium schnauzer, shar pei, Dalmatian, etc.
Dogs brimming with energy.
Historically medium size dogs were breed for their energy and their physical ability to work outdoor, because of their morphology and their abilities, they can perform brief intense efforts while also being fast runners. Their courageous, enterprising nature and their very well developed sense of smell make them much appreciated working dogs.
Exercise is essential
Medium size dogs have adapted to a wide variety of lifestyle, from working farm dogs to household pets or even city life, but to keep them healthy it is essential to take them out frequently so that they can expend energy.
Growth stage :
1. From 2 to 12 months :
in only 12 months the medium puppy reaches his adult size and weight. At the end of the growth oeriod, the puppy will weigh 40 to 50 times birth weight and therefore needs twice as much energy as an adult dog.
After weaning, the puppy digestive system is not yet fully developed. So the medium puppy still has a limited digestive capacity for the few months following weaning.
Between the 4th and 12th week, the immunity passed from the mother to the puppy gradually decreases whilst the medium puppy own immune defences are not yet optimal.
The medium puppy energy requirement is very high for the first months of the growth period reaching a maximum between 4 and 6 months of age.
As the puppy digestive system is not yet mature, the medium puppy has a lower digestive tolerance than the adult and is therefore more prone to gastrointestinal disorders
Fof the first months of growth, the medium puppy cannot adapt the amount of calcium assimilated to its need and so excessive calcium intake should be avoided.
2. Over 12 months
From 1 year of age, the medium dog is an adult. The dogs morphology, abilities and characteristics require a specific diet. The medium dog has physical and behavioural aptitudes which are readly used when it plays, walks, chases and in all its activities. This requires energy and puts strain on the joints, such a vitality deserves to be maintained as long as possible.
Hunting dogs ( sporting breeds ) :
Pointers : French pointer, Hungarian pointer, English pointer, Breton spaniel, pont audemer spaniel, English setter, etc.
Hounds : basset hounds, beagle, foxhound, greyhound, etc.
Spaniels : cocker span
iel, springer spaniel, etc
Sheepdogs : bearded collie, picard sheepdog, Pyrenean sheepdog, border collie, Scottish collie, puli, Australian sheepdog, etc
Sledge dogs : spitz, Samoyed, Siberian husky, etc
Working dogs : medium pinscher, medium schnauzer, shar pei, Dalmatian, etc.
Dogs brimming with energy.
Historically medium size dogs were breed for their energy and their physical ability to work outdoor, because of their morphology and their abilities, they can perform brief intense efforts while also being fast runners. Their courageous, enterprising nature and their very well developed sense of smell make them much appreciated working dogs.
Exercise is essential
Medium size dogs have adapted to a wide variety of lifestyle, from working farm dogs to household pets or even city life, but to keep them healthy it is essential to take them out frequently so that they can expend energy.
Growth stage :
1. From 2 to 12 months :
in only 12 months the medium puppy reaches his adult size and weight. At the end of the growth oeriod, the puppy will weigh 40 to 50 times birth weight and therefore needs twice as much energy as an adult dog.
After weaning, the puppy digestive system is not yet fully developed. So the medium puppy still has a limited digestive capacity for the few months following weaning.
Between the 4th and 12th week, the immunity passed from the mother to the puppy gradually decreases whilst the medium puppy own immune defences are not yet optimal.
The medium puppy energy requirement is very high for the first months of the growth period reaching a maximum between 4 and 6 months of age.
As the puppy digestive system is not yet mature, the medium puppy has a lower digestive tolerance than the adult and is therefore more prone to gastrointestinal disorders
Fof the first months of growth, the medium puppy cannot adapt the amount of calcium assimilated to its need and so excessive calcium intake should be avoided.
2. Over 12 months
From 1 year of age, the medium dog is an adult. The dogs morphology, abilities and characteristics require a specific diet. The medium dog has physical and behavioural aptitudes which are readly used when it plays, walks, chases and in all its activities. This requires energy and puts strain on the joints, such a vitality deserves to be maintained as long as possible.
Stress caused by lack of exercise and a sedentary way of life leading to obesity, these are 2 factors that may affect the stability of the dogs digestive system and lead to less efficient assimilation of nutrients which may be detrimental to its health.
The medium size dog may be particularly prone to periodontal disease. Mineralisation of dental plaque on contact with saliva result in tartar formation. In the long term this can lead to gingivitis and tooth loosening. The more digestible and easily assimilated the diet, the less the dog will be predisposed to gastrointestinal disorders. To maintain the ideal balance of colonic flora, its vital that the natural defences of the digestive system remain perfectly effective.
Once the growth period has ended, the dogs energy requirements decrease while the stomach capacity increases. Even when the medium dog expends a lot of energy, the dog should be fed a diet which helps to ensure ideal weight and prevent weight gain. As it gets older, the medium dog may become more prone to sensitive digestion and often stresses his joints.
A dogs coat reflects its overall health status and the skin is the first defence against the various environmental stresses.
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