Weight question?

brittneem · 11-20-2009, 07:30 PM

Not the best pics but only new ones I have right now. Mack is 4 1/2 months old, weighed in at 28lbs. Would you consider him overweight or pretty normal? Both his parents are good size. Mom is 60lbs, dad is 65lbs and are both solid.

He is getting fed Natural Balance lamb/rice 1/2cup 3 times/day.

**OrsonDogge** · 11-20-2009, 07:35 PM

make sure you can feel his ribs easily (without feeling around) and that he has a waist when standing and looking at him from above. So if he looks like a sausage from above then he's overweight.

mstngchic2012 · 11-20-2009, 08:12 PM

Here is a body condition chart. This should give you an idea...

Bella Girl · 11-20-2009, 08:15 PM

number nine looks like a pot belly pig

MybabyDuke · 11-20-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OrsonDogge

make sure you can feel his ribs easily (without feeling around) and that he has a waist when standing and looking at him from above. So if he looks like a sausage from above then he's overweight.

agreed.. when you look down at your dog when they are eating you should visibly see a waste. I am a huge fan of keeping English bulldogs at a lower weight. Duke used to be almost 60 pounds and we very slowly decreased his food intake and increased his activity. there are so many reasons that you do not want your bully to be overweight.. it is good you are being aware now.
I think the amount of food you are giving is good just be sure to exercise. Duke is now 54-55 pounds very active and we can tell he feels alot better.

brittneem · 11-20-2009, 10:14 PM

Thanks for that. I think I would put him between a 5 and 6 on that chart. He has a good waist and you can feel the ribs.

Will have to get some more exercise. Not sure how, he doesn't sit still all day the way it is! Don't really want to cut the food, he acts half starved all day now.

Lisa · 11-21-2009, 09:57 AM

Can you post some better pictures of your dog? Post some of him standing both from the top and from the side...its looks like he is pudgy in these pics but hard to tell because he is sitting.

brittneem · 11-21-2009, 10:17 PM

NP...he was being a little camera shy tonight. Best I could get out of him.

11-20-2009, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
brittneem Member Rookie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sheffield, Iowa Posts: 32	Weight question? Not the best pics but only new ones I have right now. Mack is 4 1/2 months old, weighed in at 28lbs. Would you consider him overweight or pretty normal? Both his parents are good size. Mom is 60lbs, dad is 65lbs and are both solid. He is getting fed Natural Balance lamb/rice 1/2cup 3 times/day.

11-20-2009, 07:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
OrsonDogge Agent Squint Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: little rock, AR Posts: 11,041	make sure you can feel his ribs easily (without feeling around) and that he has a waist when standing and looking at him from above. So if he looks like a sausage from above then he's overweight. __________________ *Moderator* Orson Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/orsondogge?feature=mhw4 Become an Orson Fan: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little...5319487?ref=ts

11-20-2009, 08:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
mstngchic2012 Senior Member Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Indiana - Hoosier State Posts: 2,550	Here is a body condition chart. This should give you an idea... __________________ If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving Fido only two of them. ~Phil Pastore

11-20-2009, 08:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bella Girl Senior Member Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Posts: 2,108	number nine looks like a pot belly pig __________________ Thanks Haus's Mommy for a great Banner! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDjWdw3KXEo

11-21-2009, 09:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lisa Senior Member Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 7,412	Can you post some better pictures of your dog? Post some of him standing both from the top and from the side...its looks like he is pudgy in these pics but hard to tell because he is sitting. __________________ A GOOD dog is not that easily ruined. http://b2.boards2go.com/boards/board.cgi?&user=Frabo

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11-20-2009, 10:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
brittneem Member Rookie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sheffield, Iowa Posts: 32	Thanks for that. I think I would put him between a 5 and 6 on that chart. He has a good waist and you can feel the ribs. Will have to get some more exercise. Not sure how, he doesn't sit still all day the way it is! Don't really want to cut the food, he acts half starved all day now.

11-21-2009, 10:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
brittneem Member Rookie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sheffield, Iowa Posts: 32	NP...he was being a little camera shy tonight. Best I could get out of him.