Mine is about 20lbs. How much is he supposed to weigh, since he's obviously overweight.
2006-11-18 13:25:37 · 5 answers · asked by Captivated 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
That's sort of like asking how much a person should weigh-- it varies by body size and type. For dogs, you want to be able to feel a thin layer of fat over the ribs, but you should be able to feel the ribs easily. There should be a waist just in front of the hips when viewed from the top or the side (I know they are hairy- look when you are giving him a bath and he's all wet, or feel for it). Obesity is one of the most common and most devastating conditions seen in dogs, and it often shortens a dog's lifespan by years, and can make the last years he has very difficult (and very expensive) because of arthritis, diabetes, etc. So put him on a diet and take him for walks every day. Watch the treats and remember that dogs only need about 30 calories per pound of lean body mass- so a dog who should weigh 10 lbs only needs about 300 calories a day. Two or three pieces of cheese and he's already had his daily allotment of calories...
2006-11-18 13:37:43 · answer #1 · answered by Annie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had a shih-tzu and he weighed around 12 - 13 pounds. I think he was pretty much normal.
2006-11-18 21:34:16 · answer #2 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I work in a pet store and from what i've read on the shih tzus is that they should, at full growth be at the most 15lbs. some are10lbs.
2006-11-18 21:30:48 · answer #3 · answered by TAMMY 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
AKC Standard is 9-16 lbs for a mature adult.
2006-11-18 21:30:19 · answer #4 · answered by Pam 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
20lbs?
uh oh! Try about 12 lbs.
2006-11-18 21:29:20 · answer #5 · answered by woooh! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋