A question about weight?

[lute]

I personally don't think he looks thin, but I agree with everyone else. What does your vet say?

[angelbow20]

thanks.... The vet never said he was too thin, he doesnt have to go to the vet for his yearly yet and he isnt sick acting so I havent taken him in awhile... but last year the vet said he seemed fine even though he lost a few pounds.

[Danegirl2208]

I think he looks good! I'm so used to seeing obese Goldens around here, it's nice to see one who is a decent weight!

[Giselle]

I think he looks good! I'm so used to seeing obese Goldens around here, it's nice to see one who is a decent weight!

*nods*

My rule: I'd rather have a lean dog than a fat dog. You can see the ribs on both Giselle and Ivy, and that's exactly how I want them to be. Every now and then, I see an extremely well-conditioned dog with rock hard muscles and the ribs slightly showing. For many many breeds, that is my ideal. After all, a little skinny is better than a little chunky

[K9karen]

RB Cody had a terrible weight problem ( no doubt, with my help) but when he lost 20 pounds he looked great. He wasn't skinny but he got his waistline back. I see a lot of heavy dogs at the dog park. I keep a close eye on Logan (she lost 2 pounds running around) because a heavy dog develops so many problems, I couldn't bear to have another constantly ill dog.

I think Chance looks fine. I guess animals are like humans, some have a faster metabolism. My cousin's corgi ate everything they did and never gained a pound. Logan's cousin, Gizmo, the beagle is the same way.