[jaggirl47]

My old man (10 1/2 y/o) is over the standard. He is around 27 1/2". He weighs 78lbs which is relatively low for his height. You can easily see his abdominal tuck and last 2 ribs. I would not have him any heavier. His hip displaysia cannot handle any more weight.

 

[PaddyD]

Being overweight may be common but that doesn't mean it is healthy. Do his joints a favor and take a few pounds off.

 

[LaRen616]

He really is a good looking boy.

I measure from the floor to the top of the shoulders.

My boy is 28 inches at the shoulder and 78 pounds.

He is over the standard height wise.

 

[Lilie]

I agree he could slim up, but he is 8 years old. Thats 50 in dog years. Have you seen most at 50 yo people??

Hey! I resemble that comment!

 

[chicagojosh]

looks like a nice GSD. from the pics i wouldn't think 140...maybe like 110, but i didn't see the scale.

My GSD is 95 pounds so also over the standard. I jog/walk him about 3 miles a day, let him run free/play fetch everyday. and he's still 95 pounds. I personally don't get hung up on the standard since I'm not trying to breed him. I can't see how my dog anyway is overweight. he's just bigger, but certainly in shape and i bet gets way more exercise than 99% of the dogs out there...

just keep him active ya know

 

[jaggirl47]

looks like a nice GSD. from the pics i wouldn't think 140...maybe like 110, but i didn't see the scale.

My GSD is 95 pounds so also over the standard. I jog/walk him about 3 miles a day, let him run free/play fetch everyday. and he's still 95 pounds. I personally don't get hung up on the standard since I'm not trying to breed him. I can't see how my dog anyway is overweight. he's just bigger, but certainly in shape and i bet gets way more exercise than 99% of the dogs out there...

just keep him active ya know

However, on another thread the OP was offering his dog for stud service.

 

[keenanc704]

My dog has put on some weight since my father sold his house and I had to keep him in my 700 sq ft apartment. I take him out as much as I can. He is also playful and energetic. I have him on JD, to prevent his joints from hurting. Does anyone else feed their 140lbs $70 dog food?

 

[chicagojosh]

However, on another thread the OP was offering his dog for stud service.

ah yes, shouldn't breed him without all the testing and documentation the other posters have mentioned

 

[GSD MOM]

My dog has put on some weight since my father sold his house and I had to keep him in my 700 sq ft apartment. I take him out as much as I can. He is also playful and energetic. I have him on JD, to prevent his joints from hurting. Does anyone else feed their 140lbs $70 dog food?

Lots of us spend that and more on dog food.

 

[gracieGSD]

You're right, you asked about weight, not the shave. My apologies.

 

[GSDGunner]

Have you seen most at 50 yo people??

Really? How insulting considering I'm just 7 months shy of turning 50.
Guess I should order my wheelchair and some bon bons!

 

[jaggirl47]

My dog has put on some weight since my father sold his house and I had to keep him in my 700 sq ft apartment. I take him out as much as I can. He is also playful and energetic. I have him on JD, to prevent his joints from hurting. Does anyone else feed their 140lbs $70 dog food?

Ummm, both of my GSD's. And they are on different foods. Plus suppliments and whatever else they need. My old man is on more suppliments and medication than I can spout off. I don't even want to think about the cost of his monthly food, suppliments, and meds.

 

[keenanc704]

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[Jax08]

Your dog is beautiful.

He's also obese and his size is way over standard. The cost of your dog food has very little bearing on anything. Is it $70/mth? Or $70/bag? I feed my dogs a RAW diet. Not really sure how much I spend.

Here are the facts. Do with them what you may....

SV German Shepherd Breed Standard

http://www.vomhausgochi.com/Website/standard.htm


Canine obesity health problems

Health Risks in Overweight or Obese Dogs

Overweight Dogs: Understanding and Treating this Canine Health Problem

 

[jaggirl47]

Your dog is beautiful.

He's also obese and his size is way over standard. The cost of your dog food has very little bearing on anything. Is it $70/mth? Or $70/bag? I feed my dogs a RAW diet. Not really sure how much I spend.

Here are the facts. Do with them what you may....

SV German Shepherd Breed Standard

http://www.vomhausgochi.com/Website/standard.htm


Canine obesity health problems

Health Risks in Overweight or Obese Dogs

Overweight Dogs: Understanding and Treating this Canine Health Problem

I already posted the standard. He says he pretty much does not care.

 

[keenanc704]

I dont care about the standards. I am aware of them, way before I found this site! Im not opening a GSD ranch to breed them!

I already posted the standard. He says he pretty much does not care.

 

[GSDGunner]

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[keenanc704]

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[GSDGunner]

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[jaggirl47]

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I already admitted my male is well over the standard. He also has several genetic issues. That is the reason he is neutered and will not be bred.

My female however is very much within the standard. She is 23" tall and weighs 54lbs. She is also extremely athletic and works.