Blanco new pics 4. april

[alex]

That's just it, he's not being worked or anything,just play all day. Trying to put some more fat on him but he growes so fast and burns it off in a second. Doesn't lie still one second.

[kirsty]

osiris is the same we added sardines in t'sauce not brine or coconut oil to his food to add fat. Either that or change food to a higher fat content.

[alex]

The food he has is with a high enough fat content. Also gets fish oil and he eats 600grams a day.

[kirsty]

just a suggestion as a month ago osiris looked the same we changed his food to a different one and theres a massive difference now, even though the food says its the same fat content as the old food. He might just be slim and im sure he will fill out within the next few months.

[dog]

I don't think he's too thin at all and it doesn't mean he's being worked hard if he's slim.

I don't know why people say puppies should have more fat on them than adult dogs, there's no reason for it, if anything it makes it easier on the dog's bones and ligaments as it develops.

It's a fine line when keeping a dog slim but in this case I don't think the line has been crossed, he's at a perfectly healthy weight. His conformation makes him appear slimmer than he is, he has a rather small chest and a large head and legs but that should sort itself out in time. If you look at him side on there's no visible spine despite there being a gentle roaching to the back which often shows the spine on dogs with a healthy weight and the point behind the shoulder is not sunken either. Ribs are visible and there is a tuck but there's nothing wrong with that.

I would not take any more weight off him but there's nothing to worry about, his weight is pretty much spot on.

[alex]

Thanks. I like him at this weight but if he gains a bit I don't mind it. Will get worked of later anyway But it's like you said Dog, he's not unhealthy thin and you don't see any spine.
He's a good little dog, very pleased with him so far...

[jjbulls]

Apr 5, 2010 11:06:00 GMT @staffman said:

looks a nice enough pup but should have some fat on him should not work them to hard till they older let it be a pup.

Hi Alex.. I have to agree with this man... at this age some fat on is a good thing especially in winter time.. he just need a little bulk ..! about him now .. & you can allways work it of him in 6 months time .. he is a real Quality dog Alex ...a credit to you ..!! ...just helpfull words my friend

[prebmilla]

Blanco is looking good as always, I hope I will see him in real life someday