To find out what your dog should weigh, you could simply look it up in a table of suggested weights.

However, nearly every table provides this information in a range of weights.

For example…

For Labrador retrievers, the American Kennel Club suggests a range of 65 to 80 pounds.

That’s a huge difference of nearly 23%.

What’s more…

That figure can vary, depending on whether your pet is a male or a female.

Unfortunately…

There’s no clear reference for every individual dog. Because dogs come in so many builds, shapes and sizes.

The Ideal Weight System
Used by Vets

Here’s a solution that works for all dogs.

The best way to determine your dog’s ideal weight is to use the same method used by vets.

The Body Condition System (BCS) uses visual inspection and your sense of touch to rate the state of your dog’s…

• Ribs
• Waistline
• Tummy

By using your senses of sight and touch, you assign your dog to one of three categories…

Go Here for Body Condition Score

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