ru. wrote:.Middy. wrote:So let’s see some photos showing off fit or pet weight dogs? Preferably photos you can actually see their shape! What do y’all do to keep them lean?
Chewie is looking good! Very handsome fit boy you have there 😊 How old is he now??
Edgar is at a good weight despite just being a pet and not a sporting dog. There is the same trend in Goldens as you notice on Aussies too - a whole lot of overweight and obese pets!
Honestly, just like with humans it is mostly diet. You can't outrun a bad diet. Exercise is critical for maintaining health for humans and dogs but it isnt the most important part of weight maintenance.
Edgar isn't super active in the winter. We mostly play a lot of fetch and go on some walks (with a lot more indoor activities and mental stimulation added in). Even during warmer months when we go on a lot of hikes, runs and bike rides I am careful not to build his endurance too much because the last thing I want is a pup that takes even more time to get tuckered out, haha!
That being said; here are the best photos I have showing Edgar's shape (sorry that none of them are complete side view). He has a very broad chest and a strong build.
You can see through his fur that he has a good tuck. He's a very tall guy and is about 85lbs.
Ribs are easily felt but not visible. He's energetic and happy as ever which is the most important part.
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I am careful not to get him too thin and extra careful not to let him put on much weight. I know how it is to be too thin and it doesn't feel very nice physically or mentally but being overweight is no better.
Thank you! He’s turning 6 next month 😭 getting so old on me!
I agree, diet is so important! I see so many dogs that are obese purely due to what they are fed. When I worked at petsmart, we’d have dogs come almost daily and play all day. With as much exercise as they got just with us, the dog should have been pet weight easily. Instead it was obese and would eat a horrible brand and a ton of it. I once had to feed a dog 3 cups of crappy dry food, a full can of wet, and a cookie twice a day! It made me want to cry.
Edgar is a cutie, so glad he’s a nice weight! I can’t imagine him as a barrel lol Chewie is honestly about 2 lbs under his ideal right now, I’ve been having a lot of trouble keeping him where I want him. Upped his food again, so hopefully he will even out soon.