sjwrx Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Just wondering if he is a bit too thin? People at the park keep saying he's SOOO SKINNY which is making me believe he really is. However he has a rather short coat compared to some of the other huskies but has longer legs. He is 11 months old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranormal Wolf Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Looks about like Kuma did at that age. He's over two now but still on the thin side but has filled out a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 He looks fine. I think around that age they go through their 'thin and leggy' stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjwrx Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I hope he's fill out a bit more. He's currently about 45-50 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranormal Wolf Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Kuma is over two years and he's in that same weight range. Some huskies fill out, others stay lean, depends on their lines and what have you As long as they are happy, healthy, and eating I wouldn't worry too much. People who aren't familiar with the breed will think they are thin just because they don't really know huskies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 He looks like he's in that gangly 'teenager' phase. Totally normal to look kinda noodlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmscott Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 The general population is a poor judge of good weight for animals, hence pet obesity is becoming a big problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyshqa Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Freya looks about the same and is 11 months too. I think it is a bit thin, but that it's natural for that age and you don't need to do anything about it, he'll fill out naturally over time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 my angel looked a bit like that and I had people telling me she was too thin. I used raw chicken wings and puppy food to bulk her up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Has he just had a "blow" that really makes them look thin. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Looks like he has blown his coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Ice used to be really quite thin too. He's starting to fill out a bit more now though. Judging from the responses you've gotten so far, it looks like you're definately not the only one who's had a gangly pup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povodny Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Togo was the same at that age, he only filled out properly after his fourth birthday. I thought he'd gone considerably stockier.. Until he just blew his coat lol. He's just nicely proportion now. Loki on the other hand is a chunk. Yet he has the same exercise and food quantities as Togo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvMyKai Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I agree, he looks like hes going through that stage where they look skinny, leggy and basically a little out of proportion, i think if hes eating well and exercising well you dont need to worry he should fill out soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjwrx Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Good to know I'm not the only one lol. He is still blowing his coat ATM however there wasn't much of a difference before and after in terms of how thin he looked. I guess people say he's skinny because the park I frequent has a ton of huskies. Normal days atleast 5-8 and most are all pups around his age to about a year and a half. They are considerably thicker then panda. He's eating well and is quite active in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Hughes Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Zeus was like that at that age and people always said he looked skinny to me, but the back end of them is supposed to be like that, they are a working dog and produce a lot energy from little food intake. Zeus is 2 in January and I can see him starting to put some beef on...which i was told would happen around 24 months old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simhauu Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Depends all on the huskies. Ghost's about the same or maybe thinner, though his chest is a little wider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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