What is the resting pulse rate range for a dog weighing 10 to 25 pounds?

What is the resting pulse rate range for a dog weighing 10 to 25 pounds?

• A. 70-90 bpm
• B. 90-140 bpm
• C. 110-150 bpm
• D. 60-100 bpm

Answer: (B)

Small dogs have faster resting heart rates than larger dogs because their metabolism and circulatory needs are higher relative to their size. For a dog weighing 10 to 25 pounds, a typical resting pulse is about 90 to 140 beats per minute. This range accommodates normal variation among individuals: calm, well-conditioned dogs may be closer to the lower end, while small, more excitable or younger dogs may sit toward the higher end. Ranges that are too low for small dogs, like 70-90, tend to reflect larger breeds rather than this weight category. Conversely, ranges that start at 110 and go up to 150 can miss the lower end seen in many small, resting dogs. And 60-100 is also more typical of larger breeds. The 90-140 range best fits the expectations for a dog in this weight class.

Small dogs have faster resting heart rates than larger dogs because their metabolism and circulatory needs are higher relative to their size. For a dog weighing 10 to 25 pounds, a typical resting pulse is about 90 to 140 beats per minute. This range accommodates normal variation among individuals: calm, well-conditioned dogs may be closer to the lower end, while small, more excitable or younger dogs may sit toward the higher end.

Ranges that are too low for small dogs, like 70-90, tend to reflect larger breeds rather than this weight category. Conversely, ranges that start at 110 and go up to 150 can miss the lower end seen in many small, resting dogs. And 60-100 is also more typical of larger breeds. The 90-140 range best fits the expectations for a dog in this weight class.