question about greyhound/great dane mix

[Danegirl2208]

Great danes should always be kept thin, its easier on their joints..and greyhounds are naturally slender dogs, I know you cant do anything about it but she should talk to her vet to see if hes at an appropriate weight.

[Bronx'sBower]

When I talked to the woman she did say that it's just the way she was made up; I do know the dog is pretty active and the owner seems very friendly. She has had three huskies stolen from her yard (among other things) and her son had this great dane mix so since she had a big yard and no other dogs she brought him over-for both companionship and protection. I don't think she is doing anything wrong but I just thought it looked skinny-but again I understand the breed. She is a pretty dog though...I love great danes and greyhounds-it's pretty interesting seeing the mix.

[Giselle]

Good for you for staying conscientious yourself I often get bashed by other dog owners for "starving" my "underweight" dog.

As a VERY general rule, healthy Greys should show about 3 vertebrae and you should see a bit of the last few ribs. You should also see a clear, protuding hip bone although this depends on the individual dog. I like to see the faint outline of all of Giselle's ribs and I prefer to clearly see at least 3 backbones, but after my 3-week-vacation, she's looking *really* pudgy

[Bronx'sBower]

gotcha~It makes sense but I think it got the heighth from the great dane but skinny-ness from greyhound....she is a pretty dog though either way.

[Giselle]

Indeed, she sounds like a beautiful dog. It'd be greyt if you could snap a picture because she sounds stunning!