When ever he gets excited, he starts breathing really heavily and makes snorting noises for about 30 seconds ... he's been doing it for as long as I can remember, but I'm worried it could be a sign of something.
He's a 2 year old toy poodle, if that helps.
2007-08-31 07:29:10 · 7 answers · asked by Marissa 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My sister has a toy poodle (he is 1 1/2). It is totally normal for him to start breathing hard especially when they haven't seen you for awhile. Like when you go shopping or something and you come back home they get hyper excited and start jumping on you and breathing hard. The snorting noises are funny : ) but yah that's all it is. It is a sign he is totally excited to see you. Did you know poodles are like the smartest dogs with the most emotions? You can absolutely tell when they are excited, sad, angry, annoyed, and other stuff.
2007-08-31 08:05:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like anxiety, i had a crazy anxous dog once she was sweet but sooo hyper wouldnt even settle down to eat we had to watch her eat. she never hyperventalated but she was a springer spaniel so a bit bigger than a poodle, i could see a poodle hyperventalating. younger dogs like playin more and are more hyper, he may settle down with time, consult trainers and doctors for more tips on getting him to settle down. and to check if theres a medical thing to this.
2007-08-31 14:38:48 · answer #2 · answered by curvy_chick000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the fact that It is a poodle makes it more common, but i dont think thats normal. My advice, take it to a vet. if not, get a labrador retriever. they are uch more fun!
2007-08-31 14:38:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When any dog gets exited by interesting smell, they snort.
If there is no shortness of breath involved,,,, just relax.
All the best.
2007-08-31 14:42:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a sign of heartworms. Might wanna have him checked if he is not on a preventative.
2007-08-31 14:57:15 · answer #5 · answered by ohmyhaloslipped 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it might be go to a vet and find out.
2007-08-31 14:39:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG MY FRIENDS DSOG DOES THAT LOL
WHEN IT DOES IT IT SCARED THE SHIOT OUT OF US
!!!!!
IT'S KINDOF FUNNY THOUGH.
HAHA
IT'S NORMAL .... .. .. .. .. .... ... ... ... .
2007-09-01 23:13:53 · answer #7 · answered by Tionna's mama 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋