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I would like to have a better understanding of what is the right amount of condition for a whippet to carry. I can spot overweight, correct weight and malnourished, but am having trouble getting my head around that grey area of just right and too thin As I understand it, for the correct amount of condition, you should see the 3 vertebrae, a hint of their pin bones and the last 3 ribs should also be visable.
I have noticed many whippets who fit this discription, but I have also seen many who appear to be very ribby. At what point do they cross over the line from being a little ribby to being too thin.
Are these dogs naturally hard to keep weight on them or are they undernorished??
As I think photo's may be useful as a reference I have put up a couple of photo's taken of Beau about two months ago. He has always been a hard dog to keep weight on, but this photo concerned me so much I put him back on puppy food, and he now carry's a little more condition
I have a feeling Phoebe is going to be the exact opposite to Beau. Although I am happy with her condition I suspect that I will have to watch her weight.
As Phoebe is about to start showing I would also be interested to know a little more about what is the correct condition they should carry for the ring. What tends to appeal to the different judges. I would aslo be interested to know, if there is a difference in the weight they carry for showing and for home, and if so why?
thanks in advance
Karen
I have noticed many whippets who fit this discription, but I have also seen many who appear to be very ribby. At what point do they cross over the line from being a little ribby to being too thin.
Are these dogs naturally hard to keep weight on them or are they undernorished??
As I think photo's may be useful as a reference I have put up a couple of photo's taken of Beau about two months ago. He has always been a hard dog to keep weight on, but this photo concerned me so much I put him back on puppy food, and he now carry's a little more condition
I have a feeling Phoebe is going to be the exact opposite to Beau. Although I am happy with her condition I suspect that I will have to watch her weight.
As Phoebe is about to start showing I would also be interested to know a little more about what is the correct condition they should carry for the ring. What tends to appeal to the different judges. I would aslo be interested to know, if there is a difference in the weight they carry for showing and for home, and if so why?
thanks in advance
Karen