Is my dog ideal weight?

Question

I can feel his ribs but not see them. his belly hangs a little bit but he has a tuck.

He is a Lab mix(mixed with Rottie and husky).

when he lays on the floor I can see his ribs!

Answer 1

I would say... if u can't see his ribs.. and his skeleton structure.. and his belly is not hanging on the ground..
that u are doing the right thing.. I know u love... ole Duke..from the pics I have seen he looks terrificcc..
happy holidays.. and get him a dog bone for Christmas

Answer 2

Without seeing a picture, it's hard to truly say, but as you said, those are good signs. You want to have enough of a fat cover to be able to feel the ribs but not see them, like you noted. You want them to have a tuck from the side, and a waist from the top. Depending on breed type (whether he tends more towards the husky, lab or rottie) he may have more or less of the tuck and/or waist and still be "healthy". If you have questions, you can always stop into your vet and a staff member there should be able to help you and tell you what signs to look for in your personal dog regarding their specific body type.

Answer 3

Due to their working nature, Jack Russell Terriers remain much as they were some 200 years ago.[33] They are sturdy, tough, and tenacious, measuring between 10–15 inches (25–38 cm) at the withers,[34] and weigh 14–18 pounds (6.4–8.2 kg).[15] The body length must be in proportion to the height, and the dog should present a compact, balanced image. Predominantly white in coloration (more than 51%) with black and/or tan markings,[34] they exhibit either a smooth, rough or a combination of both which is known as a broken coat. A broken-coated dog may have longer hair on the tail or face than that which is seen on a smooth-coated dog.[35] The skin can sometimes show a pattern of small black or brown spots, referred to as "ticking", that do not carry through to the outer coat.[15] All coat types should be dense double coats that are neither silky (in the case of smooth coats) nor woolly (in the case of rough coats).[15] A broken-coated Jack Russell Terrier.The head should be of moderate width at the ears, narrowing to the eyes, and slightly flat between the ears. There should be a defined but not overpronounced stop at the end of the muzzle where it meets the head, and a black nose. The jaw should be powerful and well boned with a scissor bite and straight teeth. The eyes are almond shaped and dark colored, and should be full of life and intelligence. Small V-shaped ears of moderate thickness are carried forward on the head.[15] When the dog is alert, the tip of the V should not extend past the outer corner of the eyes. The tail is set high and in the past was docked to approximately five inches in order to provide a sufficient hand-hold for gripping the terrier.[15] The Jack Russell should always appear balanced and alert.[34] As it is primarily a working terrier, its most important physical characteristic is its chest size, which must not be so large that it prevents the dog from entering and working in burrows.[15] The red fox is the traditional quarry of the Jack Russell Terrier (JRT), so the working Jack Russell must be small enough to pursue it. Red foxes vary in size, but across the world they average from 13–17 pounds (5.9–7.7 kg) in weight and have an average chest size of 12–14 inches (30–36 cm) at the widest part.[36]

Answer 4

The general rule of thumb for pet wt. is:
Make a fist.
*Run the finger of the opposite hand over the back of the fist. (the area from your wrist to first knuckle) If when you rub your dog's side this what you feel, they are too fat.
*Run the same finger over the ridge of the first knuckle. The boniest part of the fist. If the dogs rib cage feels like this, they are under wt.
*Run the same finger across the fist in the area between the first knuckle and second knuckle. This area has a little cushion between each finger. If your dog's rib cage feels like this they are just right.

Answer 5

His hair could be covering the visible ribs. A way to tell if your dog is underweight is by looking at him from above while he's standing. Does he have a very visible tuck to his abdomen? Can you see or feel his hip bones well? Feel his ribs. Is there a thin layer of fat and muscle covering them, none at all, or too much? If there is a thin layer, then he should be at his ideal weight. If there is hardly none, then he is underweight, and if there is too much, he's overweight.

Answer 6

If you look down on him from the top, you should see a definite 'waist' where his ribs end. If he stretches out on the floor, you should be able to make out the ribs, but not see them all the time.

Answer 7

sounds healthy but it all depends on the dog