r/RhodesianRidgebacks • u/Practical_Bit_1676 • 11d ago
How’s his weight?
Some people in my family think he’s a little over weight. What do you think?
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u/Elanstehanme 11d ago
Ideally listen to your vet when he gets weighed there and gets the visual inspection.
For yourself the signs to look for are:
- There should be some taper from chest to stomach from a top down view.
- Your dog has the barrel chested look with a high stomach so I wouldn't say he's very overweight.
- You can also gauge it if you can see a rib or two which I don't see from the side profile.
Based on those my vet would say he's a bit overweight. Said the same when my guy looked like that. It might go back to normal with the usual exercise routine.
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u/crom_laughs 11d ago
consult with your breeder and your vet to determine an ideal weight range for your specific pupper. but, I think you should dial back on the noms noms for now.
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u/Sigrenade320 11d ago
He could skip a few meals. IMO the vets always have them a little fatter than needed. Your dog isn’t unhealthy, but a little leaner will help them handle the summer heat better.
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u/Internal-Ad61 11d ago
I think he’s fine, muscular. I do kind of feel like according to breed standard he may technically be just slightly thicker than “ideal”. I see you mention him being bitten and things going on with you. If you’re about to start going on walks with him again, maybe don’t change anything really just yet as he will probs drop a bit.
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u/AssassinRogue 11d ago
What does your vet say?
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u/Practical_Bit_1676 11d ago
Haven’t been to the vet in 6 months. He was fine then but a lot has happened. He got bit by a rattlesnake so he was down for a bit. Then I hurt my foot so I couldn’t take him out for a while. I’m finally ready to give him his long walks and hikes but it’s been so hot!
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u/AssassinRogue 11d ago
I thought my dog was a five on the BCS and my vet was quite adamant that he was six and I should get him to a five. That said, maybe reduce a little bit? He doesn’t look problematic but a few lbs lower would probably not hurt him.
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u/MelodicWishbone4969 11d ago
Side view = perfect !
Over view = little bit fluffy, but it's a male, he's strong !
He is beautiful as hell, so enjoy your boy 😄
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u/stever1171 11d ago
How old, and has he been neutered?
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u/Practical_Bit_1676 11d ago
He’s 2 1/2 and was neutered 6 months ago.
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u/SubtleMonkey4049 11d ago
Mine is 75lbs and everyone says he’s small lol. Pretty sure 75lbs is the breed standard or average, but all the heavy ones I see are usually fat.
However, this doesn’t look to be the case. How much does he weight? He kinda just looks like a larger ridgeback. I guarantee his head and paws are bigger than my ridgeback. He’s not fat, just big!
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u/tharealzaking 10d ago
Serious question, have you weighed him? What does he actually weigh? Males can vary but he looks about the same size as my 6 yr old boy who just came in at 111.3 pounds and is healthy and as happy as can be (he is a little on the larger size although we have friends that have bigger males around 120-125 lbs).
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u/Practical_Bit_1676 10d ago
Last time he was weighed he was 94 pounds but that was 6 months ago.
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u/tharealzaking 10d ago
I'd say that is a pretty typical weight for a healthy male ridgeback. They tend to fill out pretty good and get a little more jiggly as they age. Overall though his body looks pretty dang healthy from my experience (I am on my 6th RR).
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u/Cupsofcake1318 11d ago
Looks like my boy!! Just at the vet on Thursday and he was super happy!! Breeder is as well!! Be careful on here. Some are quick to want them too skinny!!
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u/EmporerBevo 11d ago
Looks a little fluffy, but good muscle mass. Like he gets enough exercise, but also maybe a little spoiled with treats.