Photos of lean & well-conditioned dogs?

DynamicDogs · 11-13-2012, 05:23 AM

So one of my pet peeves is fat dogs.

It's a shame to me that people allow their dogs to get overweight and out of condition, as it shortens their lifespan and quality of life. Often when I tell them their dog needs to lose weight, they say "Well my vet said he's fine." I don't know what to tell ya, your vet is wrong. Your dog is fat and out of shape. Or they say "But he's solid!" Uhh... solid fat? People also tell me my Belgian Malinois look thin, even when they need to drop 5 pounds.

Pitties are even better to show this because of their short hair the muscle tone shows in some dogs.

So I would appreciate if anyone can give me photos of well-conditioned very lean dogs that I can share with clients, I need permission from you to post the photo on our FB page as well as on our website for a blog article about obesity and pets. Thanks!

**Odin`s_BlueDragon** · 11-13-2012, 01:57 PM

my Odin isnt super lean but he is a good example for showing that u can trim down and still look "solid"

Before

After

**kg420** · 11-13-2012, 04:14 PM

This is Dosia at around 70lbs. The heaviest he's ever been in 72.3. He got a snake bite on his left front paw that got infected so he was a couch potatoe for a while there

this was right when we started getting him back in shape.

And these are current pics. He's down to 65lbs now. Not too much of a decrease but he's definitely more fit and looks better IMO

**American_Pit13** · 11-13-2012, 04:54 PM

I don't "condition" per say, but between regular play, exercise and proper diet my crew stays in what I would consider pretty healthy shape.

**kg420** · 11-13-2012, 05:09 PM

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I don't "condition" per say, but between regular play, exercise and proper diet my crew stays in what I would consider pretty healthy shape.

Thems some fine lookin doggies right thur

Same here. We don't reall "condition" either. Between WP training,dock diving and regular play and walks he's staying at a really good weight.

**American_Pit13** · 11-13-2012, 05:12 PM

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Thems some fine lookin doggies right thur

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Ah thank you thank you very much lol.

**Elvisfink** · 11-13-2012, 05:26 PM

Here's a few of Earl and the late Junkyard deLUXe.

doughboi · 11-13-2012, 06:04 PM

He is just a pup sorry dont have any standing pics

JoKealoha · 11-13-2012, 06:42 PM

Dosia is giving that rubber tire the business! i love when they destroy things that are supposed to be destroyed... they are so pleased with themselves afterwards. all smiles and wagging. lol

**kg420** · 11-13-2012, 07:12 PM

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Ah thank you thank you very much lol.

For sure. You know I got lots of love for you and the crew

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Here's a few of Earl and the late Junkyard deLUXe.

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He is just a pup sorry dont have any standing pics

Great photos as always Doug. Lux was such a handsome boy. One question though. Where's miss poison Ivy

I think Ivy needs a little more spotlight

she is such a beautiful little girl

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Dosia is giving that rubber tire the business! i love when they destroy things that are supposed to be destroyed... they are so pleased with themselves afterwards. all smiles and wagging. lol

That's his favorite toy ever XD. We went for a run out on the dirt trails and he found an old tire someone dumped on the property. He spent quite a while digging it out of the mud and leaves but he was so proud of himself that he got it out. When we left he kept looking back at it all sad like. I think he wanted to bring it home XD

**Elvisfink** · 11-13-2012, 07:19 PM

Little Miss Poison Ivy by request!

**cEElint** · 11-13-2012, 07:22 PM

Daisy, dont really work her.. a little spring/flirt pole and her just running around the backyard all day

Diesel, hes a nut for the spring/flirt poles

DreDogg, he's just naturally a bodybuilder.. lazy dog..lol. other than running around with Daisy he doesnt get much exercise

**kg420** · 11-13-2012, 07:44 PM

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Little Miss Poison Ivy by request!

There's my favorite girl

thanks Doug

it's good to see her beautiful face

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**American_Pit13** · 11-13-2012, 08:38 PM

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Ya know Doug I am all fine and happy with my camera until I see my quality right next to yours! Lol My poor little camera. Your shot you can even see the brindle, my shot she's chocolate hahahaha.

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doughboi · 11-13-2012, 09:07 PM

Man its nothing like seeing great looking APBTreal woring in shape pits gotta love it you guys have incredable dogs cant wait til mine is older looking like that.