height and weight

[jcm 2,327]

As most if you have probably seen pictures of my dog I ain't going to add one but you have seen his build.

He's 21tts and weighs 32lb is that a good weight for his height and build. Iv never weight him untill today and he is heavier than I thought but he his in good shape.

[jcm 2,327]

What you think ??

[fitchet 788]

You as the dogs owner should know your dogs optimum wieght. Its impossible to tell from a pic imo.

[keepitcovert 842]

Same height and weight as one of mine and she is as fit as a fiddle, why worry about such trivial matters if the dog is doing the job then whats the problem . ATB KIC.

[jcm 2,327]

As I said iv never weight a dog before but decided to weigh him today and he's at that weight he's a saluki whippet lurcher light framed but heavier than a thought

[keepitcovert 842]

Also same breed as mine and mine does the job no problem.

[jcm 2,327]

Okay lads cheers

[skycat 6,174]

Some dogs look as though they shouldn't weigh much at all, but when you weigh them they are a lot heavier than you'd think. A lot depends on bone: dense bones are a lot heavier than less dense bones, and a very fit, strong dog will have denser bones than one that is unfit: same with humans. Also, muscle weighs more than fat, so if the dog is very fit it can also be heavier than if it is unfit. Some people try to get their dogs very light in the belief that they will run better, but each dog should be assessed on its performance over a period of time to find the right weight for the dog.

[Peter Leemooch 160]

now that you know your dogs weight why don't you experiment with it maybes take a few pound off and see how he performs that's what I did some dogs work better slightly under there best weight on the eye. the only way you will no is by having something to compare to imo

[jcm 2,327]

Thanks for the advice

[littlefish 598]

My whippy x grey x collie type is 22" and 13 kg (2 stone). It is a quite light built dog. I like to use my eyes and hands to judge its condition and don't worry too much about weighing unless it is to calculate medications.

[Guest long-tail]

mines 21tts weighs 30ib saluki/grey collie whip x whip/grey she runs well but its early season over the coming months might need another couple pound truth will be when she getting more work il see then if i need to up the intake or not,going by the pics you put up the other day yours looking to be in good shape but only you can know for sure

Edited October 12, 2012 by long-tail

[paulus 26]

it anyone needs advice on heights and weights ask bird, hes the sites height and weight connoisseur

[Millet 4,497]

[jcm 2,327]

He's in good shape, was a bit shocked at what he weighed as I though he was lighter but like has been said muscle weighs more than fat