Guest DeniseL Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I just got back from Dewey with my crew and the few pics of Miami he looks a little heavy. When we adopted him, he was 75lbs. 2 weeks ago he was at the vet and weighed in at 70.8, which I thought was good he is tall and long....but now I just looked at his papers from the track and he weighed 67lbs when he was racing! Admittedly, he doesn't get a lot of exercise. He is one lazy hound. Even when we take them to run, he just trots around...I try to take him for long walks, but he is easily spooked outside, so it can be challenging depending on his mood. He has been getting 1 1/2 cups of dry twice a day, with the occasional biscuit, egg, yogurt, etc... I am paranoid about having heavy hounds...but when you look at them everyday, sometimes it is hard to tell...please let me know what you think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I think he looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chickenpotpie Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 He's gorgeous :beatheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I'm no expert, but I think he looks perfect! Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greylover97 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 He looks just right. I personally prefer them to have a little extra meat on their bones incase anything should happen. Quote Carolina (R and A Carolina) & Rebel (FA Ready).At the bridge: Kira (Driven by Energy) 7/19/97 - 6/17/04 & Jake (Jumpstart Dude) 9/12/00 - 1/24/15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 He looks fine. And what a handsome boy! Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 He looks absolutely perfect to me..... Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Miami seems like he could be a stockier greyhound. Does he have Kiowa in his line? I just got done petsitting for my friend's greyhound who has a shorter face, less tuck, and almost no ribs or spine. But that's just how the dogs in his line look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Doesn't matter how he looks in pictures, but how he looks in person. Is he healthy? Is he maintaining his weight easily - not gaining or losing? Is his digestive system working well - good eliminations, no gas, no vomiting? Is he eating well and eagerly at every meal? Are his coat and teeth in good condition? Is he getting adequate exercise for his age? The answers to those would be what I would consider when evaluating his weight, in addition to the normal benchmarks - seeing two or three ribs, good tuck up, no "love handles" or other extra weight. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Miami seems like he could be a stockier greyhound. Does he have Kiowa in his line? I just got done petsitting for my friend's greyhound who has a shorter face, less tuck, and almost no ribs or spine. But that's just how the dogs in his line look. Not to hijack the thread, but that's really interesting! Sweep (sire Kiowa Sweet Trey) has never looked "ribby" to me. She has fluctuated from 58 (racing weight) to 63 (too much peanut butter) and it doesn't seem to matter as far as ribs/spine go. At 60 lbs, her hip points are visible and her tuck looks good, so that's where I try to keep her. I guess it makes sense that, like humans, greys carry their weight differently; you just hear the "rib rule" so often that it can make you worry a bit when they're not very obvious. Although I don't see Kiowa in his line, Miami seems to have a similar build, and thus looks healthy--and very handsome!--to me. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Batmom can probably comment more on lineages, but every Kiowa dog I've seen has the same short face, stocky build look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeniseL Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Miami seems like he could be a stockier greyhound. Does he have Kiowa in his line? I just got done petsitting for my friend's greyhound who has a shorter face, less tuck, and almost no ribs or spine. But that's just how the dogs in his line look. No, he is a Lonsome Cry pup. I was just checking out some of his littermates on Greyhound Data and there a pics of 2 of them. They look nothing like Miami, but their ribcage looks sort of the same. Not much rib definition, so maybe its just a stockier build like you say... Oh, and thank you, everyone. I think he is pretty dreamy myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Looks great to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby172 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 My Bella was a Lonesome Cry pup, boy do I miss her! She was always long and lean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clawsandpaws Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Another lonesome cry pup here. Also long and lean.He may just be starting to lose all that athletic definition, Miami may just be "softer" looking. I personally prefer slimmer hounds, and try to keep my boy trim. It's so hard to judge proper weight from photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I'd say that all the dogs in the pics provided look pretty similar. None of them are overly ribby (although it's hard to tell on Dudley because of his brindle patches). Is that what you're wondering, Denise? If you should be able to see more ribs, spine, and hips? Some dogs are, some aren't. I wouldn't worry too much about it, as long as he's not gaining at a rapid pace, and he seems healthy otherwise. Henry is a Great Son dog with a Gable Dodge grandfather. He looks ribby all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest k9soul Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) Rudy is another Lonesome Cry boy. He seems to have his father's build too from photos I've seen. His body is not as long as some, he's more compact and not as highly tucked. (He's standing at a slight downhill grade here) He's 66 pounds and racing weight was 65. Dad for comparison! Edited October 15, 2013 by k9soul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeniseL Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I'd say that all the dogs in the pics provided look pretty similar. None of them are overly ribby (although it's hard to tell on Dudley because of his brindle patches). Is that what you're wondering, Denise? If you should be able to see more ribs, spine, and hips? Some dogs are, some aren't. I wouldn't worry too much about it, as long as he's not gaining at a rapid pace, and he seems healthy otherwise. Henry is a Great Son dog with a Gable Dodge grandfather. He looks ribby all the time. Yes, I can't see any ribs really or spine and he has 2 big love handles He is not gaining weight, though and is otherwise healthy....I think he is just losing definition and those rock hard muscles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 i guess I shouldn't post pics of Fat Boy & Miss Fluffy..... Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 This reminds me.... everyone's labs I see lately look so fat! Must be all the hounds I'm around now Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 This reminds me.... everyone's labs I see lately look so fat! Must be all the hounds I'm around now I have also experienced this phenomenon. All "normal" dogs look fat to me now! Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I have also experienced this phenomenon. All "normal" dogs look fat to me now! YES! It's bad Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest k9soul Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I know what you mean, most dogs seem bulky looking to me now compared to Rudy. I just had to explain last night to a lady while we were on a walk that Rudy has a good weight and is not too skinny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I find it weird a lot of people say to us, "what type of dog is that?" To me it seems obvious. Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I don't even like TOUCHING other people's non-grey dogs any more. Especially the fat labs, LOL. I feel like I'm in some weird Harry Potter or Alice in Wonderland movie and my hands are sinking... sinking... sinking... Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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