I am afraid mine is getting too heavy!!! She's around75 lbs, 3 yrs old. I want to keep her weight in check due to their hip problems.
2007-01-11 09:51:37 · 6 answers · asked by CC 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Weight for dogs 65-75 pounds; bitches 55-65 pounds.
2007-01-11 09:56:02 · answer #1 · answered by mistresscris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weight depends on the frame of your dog. I have seen Goldens that weigh 50 lbs and are fat, and I have seen ones that weigh 90 lbs and are in ideal condition. It just depends on the dog.
You should be able to feel her ribs without pushing too hard and be able to see a "waist" from above and the side of the dog. If your cannot feel the ribs or see the waist, than she needs to be put on a diet.
2007-01-11 17:57:49 · answer #2 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
75# is about the max. You can go to the AKC site and look up the standard for your dog to find out for sure.
Also, if the dog has a waist and you can feel it's ribs, usually the weights OK.
We have labs, and my 2 girls are about 70-75#.
2007-01-11 17:55:31 · answer #3 · answered by jkc92618 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on your dog's build. I have a Golden mix and she tend to get chubby easily so I have her on a strict diet. There are times when she gets more exercise and needs more food, and times when she needs less. So how much exercise they get can mean how much food they need can vary.
Golden's have a tendency towards diabetes too, so watch her treats as well for quality and content.
2007-01-11 18:14:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends on her body structure,,, what does her mom weigh? you can tell if she is overweight by looking and feeling at her. 60's are usually the norm unless you have a big girl
2007-01-11 18:51:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if she doesn't weigh much more by the time she grows up that will be a good wieght. try not to let her weigh any more then she does now. it wouldn't hurt to lower her weight just alittle
2007-01-11 17:59:30 · answer #6 · answered by Answerfinder1360 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋