2007-03-05 03:39:51 · 4 answers · asked by brat 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No dog should be "chunky" it leads to health problems.
Do a rib check to see if she's underweight.
Underweight: more than the first rip or two is visible, in badly underweight dogs the hip bones may stick out as well.
Overweight: the dog doesn't have a visible "waist" when viewed from above, ribs are hard to feel
Just right: dog has a visible "waist" when viewed from above, ribs are easily felt under a thin layer of fat.
2007-03-05 04:03:55 · answer #1 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most vets will tell you that a healthy dog is a slim dog. here is a link to a site that gives you a over view about the breed. I hope this helps.
http://www.akc.org/breeds/boston_terrier/index.cfm
2007-03-05 11:59:08 · answer #2 · answered by candy w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dogs should not be 'chunky'. even bulldogs should be lean, not fat. talk with your vet about assessing a dog's body condition so that you can evaluate your dog's real condition.
2007-03-05 11:48:48 · answer #3 · answered by SC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, talk to the vet to make sure.
2007-03-05 11:43:18 · answer #4 · answered by zee h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋