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winter weight

Discussion in 'Health & Nutrition' started by apbtk9, Feb 14, 2010.

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  1. apbtk9

    apbtk9 Pup

    how much does everybody usually let theyre dogs gain for the winter? I didn't realise it until today but my dog has gained almost 10 pounds. Looks like i should probably cut it back a few.
     
    apbtk9, Feb 14, 2010
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  2. Colossus

    Colossus Big Dog

    i put about 10 on myself.. :)
     
    Colossus, Feb 14, 2010
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  3. popper

    popper CH Dog

    i would say so ... what weight is he or she at? ten pounds is alot for a dog.. i never let mine get out of shape looking... but of course it really get cold down here
     
    popper, Feb 14, 2010
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  4. apbtk9

    apbtk9 Pup

    To be honest he doesnt look like he gained that much thats why i was surprised when i saw he gained 7. He normaly weighs between 47-50, and right now hes up to 57. Im going to start puling back on the food, and start working with him again.
     
    apbtk9, Feb 14, 2010
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  5. CaesarIsis

    CaesarIsis Top Dog

    Mine usually get around 3-4 maybe 5 lbs heavier in the winter, dogs outside can burn more calories than you'd believe just from shivering during cold months.
     
    CaesarIsis, Feb 14, 2010
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  6. rallyracer

    rallyracer CH Dog

    i use 10% of body weight, (chainweight NOT conditioned weight) as a rule of thumb
     
    rallyracer, Feb 14, 2010
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  7. apbtk9

    apbtk9 Pup

    Thansk guys.
     
    apbtk9, Feb 14, 2010
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  8. PurePit19

    PurePit19 CH Dog

    i only allow them to gain 2-5 pounds, to much weight is hard to take of in the spring. With the insulated dogs houses that i make, they have been doing great with only about 3 lbs of fat. JMO
     
    PurePit19, Feb 15, 2010
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  9. benthere

    benthere CH Dog Staff Member

    if dogs are kept outside during the winter they need to be fat, hog fat, so fat you can't see their ribs and then some.
    if I have a dog that is 40lb. (conditioned wt.) that dog will be around 55lb. outside on the chain from november till march. the same 40lb (conditioned wt.) dog would probably be around 43-47lb. chain wt. during the rest of the year.
    don't worry about getting them "too fat". dogs lose weight easily in the spring. adjust your feed and exercise the dog and the weight will be off in less than 4 weeks.
     
    benthere, Feb 15, 2010
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  10. jack_c92

    jack_c92 Pup

    Hi guys just wondering if anybody lets there dogs put on weight in the winter to help against the cold ? ive let my dogs put on a bit of bodyfat as the temperature is dropping just wondered if anybody else does this ? heres a pic of my bitch see what i mean no definition anymore

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    jack_c92, Dec 9, 2014
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  11. AGK

    AGK Super duper pooper scooper Administrator

    I put 5 lbs. on mine starting in the late fall. Our winters are vicious here and i never had an issue. I think 10 lbs. is a bit excessive but your the one who has to strip the weight back off in the spring not me. lol
     
    AGK, Dec 9, 2014
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  12. okcdogman82

    okcdogman82 Top Dog

    i do 22-12 as maintnence and in winter i feed 24-20.
     
    okcdogman82, Dec 9, 2014
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  13. BLUE8BULL

    BLUE8BULL CH Dog

    ..as above as agk say'..5lb-up..depending on the dog..if there well covered just don't worry about it,,,they can shiver a 1lb or more on a cold night..so feed em well+don't worry how they look as ya can work it off comeing near the end of winter.....
     
    BLUE8BULL, Dec 9, 2014
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  14. jack_c92

    jack_c92 Pup

    Thanks guys
     
    jack_c92, Dec 10, 2014
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  15. BLUE8BULL

    BLUE8BULL CH Dog

    ..and make sure them dog house's are full of straw,,or what ever bedding ya prefer............
     
    BLUE8BULL, Dec 10, 2014
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  16. BOTP Kennels

    BOTP Kennels Big Dog

    10 seems kinda too much..i keep mine in the basement tho..and its hard to make them eat more than they usually eat unless I'm feeding raw.
     
    BOTP Kennels, Dec 10, 2014
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  17. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member

    I add roughly 5 pounds per dog, I don't weigh to make sure it's exactly 5 but that's what it ends up being. When I stayed in a colder climate I'm pretty sure my dogs had about 7-8 pounds more during the winter months. Like stated above, my houses are stuffed full of straw when it gets really cold here. Stuffed so much they have to push their way in.
     
    treezpitz, Dec 11, 2014
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  18. ELIAS'PISTOLA

    ELIAS'PISTOLA CH Dog

    I put ten pounds on my twentyfive pounder...
    # answers seem silly considering the w8 range and 10% to 15% bodywieght sounds better as RallyRacer mentioned on top of the cw...
    Different dogs and climates change things considerbly and should be adjusted accordingly...
     
    ELIAS'PISTOLA, Dec 11, 2014
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  19. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member


    Maybe I'm confused because it's early but you just said answers seem silly and rallyracer's suggestion sounds the best but in the same breath you said you put 10 pounds on a 25 pound dog. That is a lot more than 10-15% that you claim is the ideal amount.
     
    treezpitz, Dec 12, 2014
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  20. pookie!

    pookie! Top Dog

    I feed them until they look plump. Till you can't easily feel ribs and have to push. Ive been attempting to fatten dogs and a few are proving difficult lol

    Sent from my microwave using Tapatalk
     
    pookie!, Dec 12, 2014
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