IS MY DOG A HEALTHY WEIGHT?
Key Body Characteristics
The dog's ribs can be felt although the dog has slight excess fat cover. Its waist is barely visible when viewed from above. Its abdominal tuck is apparent and it may have noticeable fat deposits over its lumbar area and base of its tail.
Does your dog match this body shape description?
Key Body Characteristics
The dog's ribs can't be felt and the dog has a very heavy fat cover. Heavy fat deposits will cover the back bone, the base of the tail and possibly the thorax, neck and limbs. The dog has no waist or abdominal tuck and may have obvious abdominal distention.
Does your dog match this body shape description?