HugUrPup Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I took a photo of Ollie tonight.. I have no idea, if he is still too fat. I am watching his food intake like a hawk and taking him for regular walks which seems to be helping but, I dunno.. how fat is a pug meant to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Looks a bit like a wombat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 You posted 8 days ago to say that he'd gotten fat again. It would be pretty unusual for a dog to go from fat to being okay in 8 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 (edited) Photo directly side on would be helpful too. He doesn't look too bad by that photo, even though it's not completely looking straight down, but because of the angle I can't see if he has a waste. Can you feel his ribs when you firmly but lightly run your hands along his sides? Edited April 16, 2010 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugUrPup Posted April 16, 2010 Author Share Posted April 16, 2010 I'll try to get some better shots. I can't feel his ribs... will that EVER happen? You posted 8 days ago to say that he'd gotten fat again. It would be pretty unusual for a dog to go from fat to being okay in 8 days. I wasn't going to wait for him to be totally rolling in fat before doing something about his weight. He had already lost a lot of weight, but then suddenly put it on over 2 weeks, so yeh, if he can put it on the fast I would hope he can take it off that fast too. I don't want to go overboard or expect too much either... it's hard with a pug, because I have only ever come across fat ones irl so I don't know if they were all unhealthy or if that's fine for the breed. What's cobby mean? I have seen pugs described as "cobby" before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 What's cobby mean? I have seen pugs described as "cobby" before. Means "short and square". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevafollo Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I'll try to get some better shots.I can't feel his ribs... will that EVER happen? You posted 8 days ago to say that he'd gotten fat again. It would be pretty unusual for a dog to go from fat to being okay in 8 days. I wasn't going to wait for him to be totally rolling in fat before doing something about his weight. He had already lost a lot of weight, but then suddenly put it on over 2 weeks, so yeh, if he can put it on the fast I would hope he can take it off that fast too. I don't want to go overboard or expect too much either... it's hard with a pug, because I have only ever come across fat ones irl so I don't know if they were all unhealthy or if that's fine for the breed. What's cobby mean? I have seen pugs described as "cobby" before. I'd be getting more weight off him personally, he looks like hes carrying a big of weight around his chest going from that pic a few others might help! People often get Cobby and fat confused they are ment to be stocky solid dogs not weddy and scrawny or big fatty bombas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevafollo Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 (edited) Wiki knows all http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobby_(in_dogs)#Body The body may be described as "cobby" (short and square) or sometimes by a ratio of height to length Edited April 16, 2010 by sammy_ballerina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugUrPup Posted April 16, 2010 Author Share Posted April 16, 2010 Ok here's some more photos. He isn't square at all, but he's stocky. He has a very heavy chest IMO but it's hard to know how much is his thick coat and how much is fat and Miley wanted a photo to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 You need to see a photo of Frankie!! He is what a pug *should* look like weight-wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevafollo Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 (edited) Yep going from those pics I'd be getting more weight off him! Pugs in general are rather chesty but shouldn't be fat chesty if you know what I mean! kirty who is Frankie? ETA I dont think he needs alot more weight off but abit more wont hurt and he will feel so much better for it! Edited April 16, 2010 by sammy_ballerina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugUrPup Posted April 16, 2010 Author Share Posted April 16, 2010 I'd like to see Frankie Thanks for your help too sammy ballerina. I wasn't sure if he was classed as a boofa or just a bit chubby, so now I know not to be overly hard on him about his weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 If you can't feel his ribs at all, then yes, too fat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I'd like to see Frankie Is the "Frankie" that has been mentioned? (YouTube) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Have a look at the pics in the profiles here: http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/profiles/pug.asp for what a pug should look like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 (edited) I sometimes think that even show dogs often carry more weight than they need or should. That's just my opinion, of course, and there are a good number out there that are just right. Edited April 17, 2010 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugUrPup Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 Have a look at the pics in the profiles here: http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/profiles/pug.asp for what a pug should look like He's not far off that I think..just a bit more in the chest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevafollo Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 (edited) I sometimes think that even shows dogs often carry more weight than they need or should. That's just my opinion, of course, and there are a good number out there that are just right. I tend to agree with you Erny, some like to keep their pugs what I would call fat because they think it makes them look like they have good bone which is important in the breed...silly really!!! SecretKei's suggestion is a good one I was going to advise you to do this aswell, but personally I would only look at males, as females are finer. A few dogs that I think are a good weight are the following: http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/profile.asp?dog=45855 (recent BOB and in group winner for the royal...not only a fit healtrhy looking pug but also a good example of the breed) http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/profile.asp?dog=26954 Another of my faves http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/profile.asp?dog=22339 And last but not least! Edited April 17, 2010 by sammy_ballerina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxx'sBuddy Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 he looks a bit heavy in the front with rolls of fat/skin around his legs. loosing a bit more wouldnt hurt. i think dogs are a bit better leaner than fatter, especially brachy breeds (i have one too). it seems to me the more weight they have the harder it is for them to adapt to the heat...less weight may also help their breathing and may reduce snoring and will help their joints. one other way to test his weight (although i go by the ability to feel ribs) is to look at the breed standard to see whether he is within the weight range of the standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevafollo Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 he looks a bit heavy in the front with rolls of fat/skin around his legs.loosing a bit more wouldnt hurt. i think dogs are a bit better leaner than fatter, especially brachy breeds (i have one too). it seems to me the more weight they have the harder it is for them to adapt to the heat...less weight may also help their breathing and may reduce snoring and will help their joints. one other way to test his weight (although i go by the ability to feel ribs) is to look at the breed standard to see whether he is within the weight range of the standard Actually with pugs the breed standard weight isnt a very good indicator as alot of pugs are taller than what they should, its a sad fact but the breed has gotten bigger! Its always nice to see a correctly sized pug thou! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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