i have a 9 month old english mastiff and right now he's weighing about 150 lbs. i dont know if its too much or too little, i havent had any other "big" dogs before so im unsure how much he should be weighing
2007-02-18 12:30:42 · 4 answers · asked by Meena 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
What is a good weight will vary between dogs, even in dogs the same age and breed.
The best way to tell if your dog is a good weight is to do a rib check.
To thin: More than the last rib or two shows, in really bad cases hip bones may even be visible.
To fat: The dog has no visible "waist" when looked at from above. You have a hard time feeling the ribs.
Just right: The dog has a visible "waist" when viewed from above, and you can easily feel the ribs under a thin layer of fat.
2007-02-18 12:39:25 · answer #1 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the bloodline. Sounds about right to me becuase you are looking at 250lbs full grown.
2007-02-18 13:10:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds a little heavy but what do I know... Ask your vet if he's overweight.
2007-02-18 12:35:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your vet. They can give the best advice.
2007-02-18 12:34:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋