What is your dogs height/weight?

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Originally Posted by RedyreRotties

Height is measured at the highest point of the withers, right at the base of the neck with the dog standing square on a firm surface.

It helps to stand the dog near a wall, with the yardstick against the wall, and then another ruler to put at the withers to see exactly how tall the dog is.

If the dog is coated, allow for coat.

The red line on this image goes through the withers on the dog on the right. It is slightly below the withers on the dog on the left.

http://www.abiquadogs.com/schnauzers..._sm_height.jpg

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Thank you so much for this drawing. I pretty much knew where I was supposed to measure but just never for sure. Now I'll have to try and take some time to measure and weigh them. Like I told Anna on the phone I'm a bit embarrassed to post Tori's weight...lol. Compared to the other huskies on here she is sooooo fat..lol. I'm embarrassed for my little girl. The doc is constantly telling me that she isn't, that it is just the way she is built but I stilll think she is fat..lol. She takes after her mama ;)

Niño's not quite as lean as he used to be in his youth. He always weighed in at 50 lbs at the vet, but how he's around 53 lbs. I'll have to measure him, but I think he's around 21".

It is a bit sad to see so many overweight dogs, not just ones mentioned here but in everyday life :(.

Will put in heights later....

Clover - 27 Kilo's/ 59Lbs
Elvis - 17KG/ 37lbs
Tinny - 14KG/ just under 31lbs
Harri - 7.4KG/ 16.2lbs (he was weighed at the Vet's yesterday).

All are at their perfect weight at the moment, Tinny looks chubby to me but it is her coat... i can feel ribs easily, and spine/ hips slightly.

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Originally Posted by cloverfdx

It is a bit sad to see so many overweight dogs, not just ones mentioned here but in everyday life :(.

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A lot of people have no idea how much they overfeed. I think overall there are actually fewer overweight dogs on PT - Of the 67 dogs' weights listed, only 7 were mentioned as being overweight, and most of those are only a few lbs. over or have medical issues. I think many dogs (and owners) are just "under-exercised", but that's JMO, lol! (I'm trying to motivate myself to get out & walk with them twice as much as I do now. ;) )

Visa is 22.75 inches and 43 pounds. :)

Thanks for the info on how to measure height. If I did it correctly, I think Zoee is about 22".

Heights are approximate as it seems impossible for me to get them to stand square on a hard surface to measure them exactly but:

Tasha 22 inches, 43 pounds
Tommy between 26 and 27 inches, 81 pounds
Raven 24 (maybe a little over, she wouldn't cooperate and stand still) and 55 pounds

I don't feel anyone is particularly overweight right now.

Chester is about 25 inches tall. I am not sure of his exact weight, but he is around 60 lbs.

Noba is 14" (just perfect height) and weighs around 58lbs, which is up from his 55lbs over the summer. Although I am happy to report that the vet is impressed with how he looks. Since he has hip dysplasia, keeping his weight low is important (vet wanted him around 50lbs), but after seeing that he is almost pure muscle, the vet was happy!!! One more month and it will be a full year with no hip related vet appts!!!! Woo hoo!!!

Sadie girl is 17" and weighs in at 43lbs. She is beagle / lab x, so this is a good weight for her!

From tip of head to floor, Spanky is, maybe, 8 inches tall. She weighs a whopping 3 lbs.! :)

Chloe is...oh, I don't know....17'' and weighs 40lbs.
Blackie is 21'' and weighs 75lbs.
Rose is 19'' and weighs around 55lbs.

Blackie and Rose used to be overweight, with Rose tipping at around 65 and Blackie at 88. :eek: They were porkers. Upped their exercise, bought them a higher quality food, and lowered their feeding. They are at a good weight now.