Marcb2g Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 I am sick and tired of people meeting my dog and the first thing that comes out out there mouth is "aww he's skinny", "you look like you missed a few meals", "do you feed him", "why is he so thin" etc... I always think to myself, WELL IF YOUR DOG WASN'T SO FAT YOU WOULDN'T THINK MY DOG WAS SKINNY. This is so annoying and has been going on since Nyko turned a year old, he will be 2 in December and is 60-65 pounds if not more by now; I try to explain to people that huskies are generally lean dogs and there coat makes them look bigger sometimes. I have owned Rottweilers all my life, biggest was 130 pounds of muscle so it took me a while to get use to the small body of a Husky; but dammit i'm tired of people insulting my dog. S/N: When I was looking for a dog to have in college I really wanted a Malamute because they look like Huskies and are huge, I love big dogs; but my apartment manager told me no because the breed was to large so I had to get a husky instead and I don't regret it one bit cause I love my lil buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 he looks perfect from your pictures and sounds a perfect weight! ignore the silly ignoramus! who have no idea about the breed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renniwano Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Skinny !!.. he's absolutely gorgeous.. People without knowledge are always quick to judge hun.. next time someone says has he missed a meal - say, why are you offering ? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Piskorski Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 He looks wonderful to me too! People always comment on my two as well, they are both leggy and lean, but my vet said they're at a healthy weight, and that's all I would concern myself with. People are so ignorant sometimes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 I know how you feel but from the opposite side. A lot of people we meet comment on how big she is and because she's white they even suggest that she's an Akita or white GSD but this just shows their ignorance of these breeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJM258 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 looks fit and healthy to me i get the same thing to ppl comin up to me saying he is very lean i just explain its the way they are built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcb2g Posted October 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Skinny !!.. he's absolutely gorgeous.. People without knowledge are always quick to judge hun.. next time someone says has he missed a meal - say, why are you offering ? lol Haha ill remember that, it just used to gets to me sometimes because i'm all about health and fitness with me and my dog; o well as long as Nyko is happy i'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCouture Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 welcome to my life! I get that alllllll the time with mine! He's a little boy, really leggy and awkward as he's still growing. he's recently turned one and is a little under 55lbs and he looks fine to me! you just need to ignore them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamz Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 yeah ive had that a few times...mainly when shiloh blew his coat a few months back...yeah i agree he did look really skinny but was also only 7month old at the time so still really looked like a puppy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 I know how you feel but from the opposite side. A lot of people we meet comment on how big she is and because she's white they even suggest that she's an Akita or white GSD but this just shows their ignorance of these breeds think weve been quite lucky skyla is a big girl too but weve never had any1 comment on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikaani&Aiyana Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 He looks just fine, similar build to my boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-&-Tuk Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 think weve been quite lucky skyla is a big girl too but weve never had any1 comment on it Skyla looks like she could miss a few meals there Nix. She looks great imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 i love the way my boys are but i get told they need to loose weight, but hey their happy an fit xxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcb2g Posted October 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 I have seen a few pictures on here of huskies that are a bit bigger than what I have ever seen, which isn't a bad thing. From what I have read on here I might be changing his food to TOTW, I had never heard of it before I came into this community; also haven't seen it in any stores. I think Nyko would like all the extra protein in TOTW, with all the working out we do he might gain a few pounds of lean muscle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 add his weight her with all the rest http://www.husky-owners.com/forum/index.php?/topic/8375-add-your-sib-weight/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PnkFlyd204 Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Your boy is absolutely stunning!!! Don't worry about what these other (obviously ignorant) people say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcb2g Posted October 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 add his weight her with all the rest http://www.husky-own...our-sib-weight/ Will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Skyla looks like she could miss a few meals there Nix. She looks great imho. lmao! she could do with missing a few lol, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassandra & Honey Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Your boy looks completely normal! and beautiful! I get both! I get told Ocea is very skinny. And get told off for Honey being chubby. People can be really nosey . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJHale Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 my Zara is 8 months old and she is at the correct weight as far as i am concerned. But people are like "i can feel her ribs and hips she has to be underweight" and when i tell her how much she eats apparently then she must have worms. But i keep up with the feeding and worming tablets. it does make me worried sometimes that they are right but she is a healthy well behaved quiet girl... oh hang on something might be wrong after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokis_mom Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 I know how you feel...few months ago (in the summer when loki was 4-5 months) we took him to the lake swimming because it was so nice out and we got multiple comments on how we must be starving him because according to them "he's so skinny"... So I agree your boy looks healthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 it does make me worried sometimes that they are right but she is a healthy well behaved quiet girl... oh hang on something might be wrong after all :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kroush Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 All of my mother's animals are overweight and fed Purina. Ick. They also get fed table scraps! Her husband is constantly telling me that Loki needs to eat more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aronoiiel Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Aww he looks very healthy for his breed ^_^ I often find myself reminding people what SIBERIAN huskies were initially breed for as opposed to their ALASKAN counter parts and people either get the concept or just walk off in a huff. Honestly if you keep in mind what they were initially kept for i makes alot more sense. I often get that Kiana is short for a husky but from what I understand SIberians are smaller than Alaskans anyhow and much smaller than malamutes I believe? I know it's frustrating but keep your chin up and try to offer some information to help them understand and if they want to live in a world of ignorance that's on them YOU know your dog is healthy and happy so I would try to look on the bright side. ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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