Too thin?

[Giselle]

I don't really like weight guidelines because they mostly work for field-bred Labradors and Golden Retrievers, LOL. They DON'T work for sighthounds, naturally "bulky" breeds like Bulldogs/Pekingeses, certain show-bred Labradors and similar breeds, etc. The day Giselle has the "ideal body condition" according to the chart is the day my neighbors are going to call Animal Control on me

It 100% depends on your breed. There is no universal weight chart because certain breeds like the Greyhound are *supposed* to have 2-3 ribs and about 4-5 backbones clearly visible. Of course, there are some Greys in which you cannot clearly see these bones, but that is the ideal weight. Point being, your dog looks fine. I don't, however, like to judge dogs from the top because that can be a little misleading. If you look at your dog from the side, you should see a well-defined tuck up, no visible ribs, but when you run your hand across his chest, you should feel the slight bumps of his ribs.

[dab_20]

Ok. Here is the only pic of his side that I've taken since he was groomed. In this pic he looks at the perfect weight.

[jesse_3]

I think that he looks fine! I agree with Giselle, you should feed your dog based upon the breed...

I love Sam! He is just too adorable!
Steph, Jes, and Jemi'

[king2005]

neighbours use to complain that we didn't feed our dog. He was just sooo active that he was very muscular & slim. We offered him 3cups in the summer & he would only eat about 2 cups. Every once in awhile he would ask for more & we gave it to him.. but he was still a very slim dog & he was able to out run younger dogs when he was 9.5 & had a sore back.

[dab_20]

I love Sam! He is just too adorable!
Steph, Jes, and Jemi'

Thanks Steph!

Thanks for the replies everyone. I too agree that it's based upon the breed. Like a Staffie would look MUCH different then a gray hound, so you kind of have to go on your own opinion.

[.sarah]

I don't really like weight guidelines because they mostly work for field-bred Labradors

Yep, and my field-bred Labs look just like the "ideal" weight!

Sam looks good to me.