Applebear Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I just had Ro weighed at vet and he came out at 72 pounds. He was 44 when I first brought him home, then 55 a couple months later and haven't weighed him since. He's a super lean boy so I was a bit surprised he is that much. So what's the average weight for everyones huskies here? Any surprises? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Well, where're the pictures, how can we tell if it looks fat if we can't see it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applebear Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 lol I don't think he's fat...just surprises me a little. This is a fairly recent pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobezilla Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Yuki weighed 34 at the vets today. I was surprised, but it was a different scale than the one I've weighed her on before, and she was sitting down rather than standing and I don't think all her weight was on it properly. Surely she hasn't lost two pounds in the past month.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applebear Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Weighing them is such a pain, they don't want to get on the scale and then all they want to do is get off after you struggle to get them on. I don't think it matters if they sit or stand [Ro sat, nails dug into pad gripping for dear life], but if they are moving a lot...I'm guessing that would make it harder. Maybe she's one of those girls that watches their weight and put one foot off the scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 ummmmm metric here my boys weigh in between 21kgs and 22kgs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Part of our problem is that he is a cross. So we don't really know what half of his heritage is dominant. He might be heavy for a Husky but light for the other half. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I remember Ro is half Chow? I think that's not too fat.. I believe Chows are one of those heavier dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobezilla Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Weighing them is such a pain, they don't want to get on the scale and then all they want to do is get off after you struggle to get them on. I don't think it matters if they sit or stand [Ro sat, nails dug into pad gripping for dear life], but if they are moving a lot...I'm guessing that would make it harder. Maybe she's one of those girls that watches their weight and put one foot off the scale. The second time the staff weighed her and she was kinda halfway on the scale. When I weigh her at the vets I have her get on and stand still in a standing position, with slack on the leash. So that its a perfect weigh. Oh well we go in to my regular vets this friday and that'll be her 8 month weigh in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I weigh mine every month on the same day so I can see how much they grow. Nikko is holding steady at 54lbs (24.5kg), and Yukon is at 43lbs (19.5kg). Nikko has stayed the same weight since he was he was 9 months old, but before then he gained an average of 5-7lbs per month. Yukon has gained at a slower weight between 2-4lbs per month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myka Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 mines a porker lol.... 4 months 30lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 mines a porker lol.... 4 months 30lbs mine was just over 25lbs at that age so not far behind. Yukon is a lil porker tho because he is really small and stocky but heavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Both being 14 months old girls, Muon is 21kg (ish) and Fin is 26Kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 He doesn't look heavy, in fact he looks pretty trim. Since he's half chow - which are typically a lot stockier than a Husky - it's not too surprising that he weighs in at a bit more. Also remember that muscle weighs more - and he does look to be well muscled - a lot of the weight could be right there. I'd be less concerned with how much he weighs and more concerned in how he carries it ( as fat or muscle ) and how he looks to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applebear Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I don't think he's fat...the title is meant to be a joke. Do I think he is heavier than he looks, yes. Chows are topically around 50 pounds [i'm not fat, I'm fluffy!], but I wouldn't describe Ro's body type more chow than husky. Chow standard really isn't all that much different weight wise, but they are a shorter breed than the husky. However, standard wasn't kept in mind when breeding Ro...irresponsible breeding at it's finest. It is kind of sounding like I am upset by Ro's weight. I assure you I'm not ...was just a bit surprised, as he doesn't look that heavy and I don't *think* he's that much bigger than a husky size wise...time lapse...I just measured him and he is around 25 inches at the withers. In the end, I think Ro is just a muscular dog, as Al stated. I didn't realize how light huskies were in reality, but I guess I really have nothing to go on. I've had Chows and little football [PUNT!] dogs most my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Shadow looks heavier than he looks he weighs around 30 kg's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applebear Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 The second time the staff weighed her and she was kinda halfway on the scale. When I weigh her at the vets I have her get on and stand still in a standing position, with slack on the leash. So that its a perfect weigh. Oh well we go in to my regular vets this friday and that'll be her 8 month weigh in Maybe you can try bribing with a treat? I tried with Ro, but he didn't pay much attention to it...too worried about what we were doing to him. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobezilla Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Maybe you can try bribing with a treat? I tried with Ro, but he didn't pay much attention to it...too worried about what we were doing to him. lol I can weigh her fine. I was just saying that when the vets office at the spay center weighed her, it said 34, but I felt it was inaccurate due to the fact that they didnt have her standing and she was leaning against the wall / kinda of the scale. When I take her to the regular vet, I personally weigh her and she stands fine for it, so I'll know if shes actually lost 2 pounds in the past month or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applebear Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I can weigh her fine. I was just saying that when the vets office at the spay center weighed her, it said 34, but I felt it was inaccurate due to the fact that they didnt have her standing and she was leaning against the wall / kinda of the scale. When I take her to the regular vet, I personally weigh her and she stands fine for it, so I'll know if shes actually lost 2 pounds in the past month or not. Ah ok gotcha, yeah I could see where you would think it was inaccurate there...especially if she was leaning on wall. I would think that'd take a little weight off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobezilla Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Ah ok gotcha, yeah I could see where you would think it was inaccurate there...especially if she was leaning on wall. I would think that'd take a little weight off? Yeah I think they were just making sure she was between the 30-61 pound range, and were weighing her kind of quick. Can't wait to see the actual weigh this friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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