My "big boned" dog

[Jessica, Loki and Moose]

Hi everyone!

So funny story. Moose has recently filled out a lot! He will be a year next week and no longer looks like a lanky teenager but now a very thick, muscular, big dog. The other day I was scratching his sides and I had this sudden realization that Moose might be fat. Loki has more of a poodle build to him so he has always been lean and unless he gets sick (God forbid) I really don't think I will ever have to worry about weight with him. Moose on the other hand is a little piggy! So when I was petting him and realized that he feels like there is wayyyy too much mass here I got concerned that he was becoming a little chunky monkey!
So I stopped into the vet for a walk in appointment and felt like a moron at the desk when they asked what was wrong and all I had to say was "I think my dog is fat.". They just kind of looked at me like there was another half to the sentence and then after an awkward silence walked me over to the scale and told me someone would come out in a minute. Apparently Moose is big boned not fat. As the vet told me this in all seriousness, I laughed and asked if this translates into he should lose 10-20 pounds but we don't want to offend him. All I could think of was how many times my friends and I make reference to maybe being big boned as an excuse to cancel on the gym, or eat a pizza or whatever else.

But back to this- apparently he's a great weight and the vet looked him over and he's right were he should be, he's just actually big boned and a big boy! Just a little funny story that I hope will make someone smile :)

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

It could be worse. A child once pointed at JD and said "Mommy, there's a HUMONGOUS doggy!" LOL

[Cynthia Shoe]

I probably would have burst into tears! I miss my little guy! But I love my big sweetie :) 

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Thanks for the laugh Jessica!  Beau has long legs and just feels thin to me, Charlie could be "Moose" on short legs.  He is very square built from head to foot! He does not over eat, I do not know how he could - he eats one piece of kibble at a time and actually chews it.  He is very solid and stocky.  We laugh because it takes Charlie about the same amount of time to eat one cup of kibble as it does my DH to eat dinner.  Beau and I could eat dinner, go for a 10 minute walk and come back and these two would still be enjoying every last morsel! 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Eating slow is a very good thing, for dogs and for people. :)