| Species | Dog |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Size Category | Large |
| Weight Range | 18–32 kg |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 45–60 cm |
| Lifespan | 10–18 years |
| Juvenile Stage Ends | 24 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 7 years |
| Exercise Needs | High |
|---|---|
| Grooming | Very High |
| Annual Exam Focus | Cardiac auscultation; Eye exam; Hip palpation |
| Routine Care | Monitor for signs of cataracts, arthritis from hip dysplasia, and heart disease (DCM). Watch for Cushing's disease symptoms like increased thirst/urination. Maintain dental care to prevent disease. |
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus | Adult | High | No | N/A |
| Sebaceous Adenitis | Adult | High | No | N/A |
| Hip Dysplasia | Adult | High | No | N/A |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) | Adult | High | Yes | Recommended |
| Sebaceous Adenitis (SA) | Adult | High | Yes | Recommended |
| Risk Level | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Ideal BCS | 4/9 |
| Visual Cues | Ribs easily palpable with minimal fat covering; waist easily noted when viewed from above; abdominal tuck evident when viewed from the side. |
| Daily Activity | 60 minutes |
| Caloric Notes | {"daily_kcal_per_kg": 60, "RER_factor": 70, "activity_multiplier": 1.6} |
| Litter Size | 7–12 |
|---|---|
| Dystocia Risk | Low |
| CHIC Required Tests | Hip Dysplasia; Eye Examination; Health Elective (OFA Thyroid Evaluation OR OFA Sebaceous Adenitis (SA) Evaluation OR Cardiac Evaluation) |
| Recommended DNA Tests | prcd-PRA; rcd4-PRA; Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS); von Willebrand Disease (vWD) |
| Neonatal Weight | 280–510 g |
|---|---|
| Growth Notes | Deep-chested breed: monitor feeding practices to prevent gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV). Monitor for hip dysplasia during growth. |
| Vaccine/Health Schedule | {"start_weeks": 6, "series_count": 4, "core_vaccines": "CDV; CPV-2; CAV-2; Rabies", "socialization_end_weeks": 14} |
| Anxiety Proneness | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Top Triggers | Separation; Thunderstorms/Noise; Strangers; Confinement; Changes in Routine |
| Separation Anxiety Risk | High |
| Calming Interventions | Puzzle toys/mental stimulation; Desensitization training; Regular exercise routine; DAP pheromone diffuser; Compression garment (ThunderShirt) |
| Enrichment Needs | High |
| Cognitive Dysfunction Risk | Moderate |
| Sociability Score | 4/10 |
| Locomotion | Springy trot; Play bow; Swimming; Zoomies/FRAPs |
|---|---|
| Social | Leaning against owner; Play solicitation; Jumping up to greet; Prolonged eye contact |
| Comfort | Shaking off; Stretching; Circling before lying; Self-grooming |
| Stress/Displacement | Lip licking; Yawning; Paw lifting; Whale eye |
| Breed-Specific | Water retrieving; Soft mouth grasp; High-stepping gait |
| Types | Bark (alert); Bark (play); Whine; Growl |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 100-500 |
| Tendency | Moderate |
| Primary Modality | Balanced Vocal/Body |
| Tail/Body Signals | High wag = confident/excited; Stiff upright = alert/aroused; Low tuck = fearful; Relaxed neutral = calm |
| Top Problems | Separation anxiety; Resource guarding; Leash reactivity; Excessive barking; Destructive chewing |
|---|---|
| Medical Etiology | House soiling (UTI/diabetes); Sudden aggression (pain/thyroid); Pica (GI disorders) |
| Fear/Anxiety Etiology | Separation anxiety; Noise phobia (thunderstorms/fireworks); Stranger aggression (fear-based) |
| Frustration Etiology | Destructive behavior (under-stimulation); Excessive barking (boredom); Fence running |
| Learned Behavior | Demand barking; Jumping on people; Counter surfing; Attention-seeking whining |
| Cognitive Dysfunction | Night waking/vocalization; Disorientation; Loss of house training; Reduced social interaction |
| AI-Trainable Signals | Tail position/movement; Ear orientation; Body posture tension; Vocalization pitch changes; Facial muscle tension |
|---|---|
| Context-Dependent Vocalizations | Short bark at door = alert vs short bark during play = excitement; Low growl with toy = play vs low growl with stiff body = warning |
| Interspecies Communication | Develops unique meow vocabulary for owner; Uses gaze alternation to direct attention; Modifies bark pitch based on urgency |