A greyhound is at the correct weight for a pet when you can just see a faint outline of the hind two ribs, no spinal or pin (hip) bones should be visible . If you can clearly see the pin (hip) bones, the vertibrae and all the ribs clearly protruding your dog is seriously underweight.
Is my greyhound the right weight?
"Pet weight" should be thin and fit, not fat and flabby. Retiring from racing and becoming a pet doesn't mean your greyhound should gain 10lbs and be fat. As greyhounds get older and more lazy, they naturally lose even more muscle mass. Senior greyhounds can be hard to keep weight on.
How do you tell if a greyhound is too skinny?
Although Italian Greyhound owners are often told their dogs are too thin, or need to be fed, there is a point at which an IG is too thin. If you can see more than a couple of ribs on an IG, then they may need to gain a little weight.
How do you tell if your dog is the correct weight?
Weigh Your Dog The best way to tell if your dog is overweight or obese is with a weigh-in at your veterinarian. Your vet can then tell you whether your dog is overweight according to your dog's size and breed. Remember that a healthy weight will look different for every breed.
What is the ideal weight for a male greyhound?
The American Kennel Club Official (AKC) official breed standards suggest the Greyhound weight for adult males should be between 65 and 70 pounds, with 28 to 30 inches in height. The female Greyhound weight is slightly lighter in comparison, falling within a range of 60 to 65 pounds and 27 to 28 inches in height.
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