AC's Comment from DC's Beach Pics Thread -- Moved

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Oh FW. I didn't mean that modification should mean changing the breed so much that he can't do what he's bred to do. And I do realize that they are thinner than most dogs. But somehow, those pictures at the beach just look scary-thin. But I know his mommy is working on it and he should get just a little more meat on him, probably.

I had neighbors where I use to live who had a whole bunch of Irish Wolfhounds. They seemed to be careful breeders and showed their dogs. They were lean too. Of course, they had more hair so it was hard to tell just how lean. I think, no matter what, if I see pelvic bones sticking way out and a lot of depth in between ribs, where the tissue sinks deeply in, that just can't be right. I do know what you mean about the ribs showing a little bit etc. They can not be allowed to run the way they do with any excess weight. That could be very detrimental. So, I do understand that and I know they weren't bred for running on a tack originally. LOL. That came later. But yeah, I'm not that familiar with the breed, other than what I've heard or read, which isn't that much.

I don't think I'd want one though, as much as I admire them. I like some traits that tend to be diametrically opposed to many sight hounds. My Doberman, for example, although part of his make-up is a Greyhound, among other things, was compelled to stick to me like glue. He never wandered off the property...no training necessary for that. I like a little more bulk, but not too much. He was powerful and fast, very attached to me and smart as a whip...very quick to catch onto obedience stuff. But alas....I don't think I'll get anymore big dogs. I'm pretty much enamored with these little rug rats these days and they're sooooo easy.
The thing about hip bones sticking out on a sight hound, is the pelvis is set higher than their spine. The top of the pelvis should be visible in a short coated sight hound in good running shape. If you put your hand on the croup the spine shouldn't be easy to feel though. That's (how I've been told anyway) a good way to know if a sight hound has enough weight.
 

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The thing about hip bones sticking out on a sight hound, is the pelvis is set higher than their spine. The top of the pelvis should be visible in a short coated sight hound in good running shape. If you put your hand on the croup the spine shouldn't be easy to feel though. That's (how I've been told anyway) a good way to know if a sight hound has enough weight.
That is really interesting! Did not know that.
 
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DC, I'm sorry if this sounds unkind, but I wonder if it would be a good idea to keep Scirocco a little above your ideal/racing weight when possible (i.e., when finances permit). That way, if your family has another period like this last one, his weight won't get this low? I do hope that this isn't a choice that you -- or anyone else -- has to make again.
I don't understand this. It doesn't seem reasonable as we don't always know when something is going to happen to eliminate funds. Plus, the dog will be overweight.
 
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This ^^ Im VERY VERY VERY INCREDIBLY lucky to have the store I have in my city... if it wasnt there I would have to drive between 45- 1 hour to get Chloe's food...

So unless you've lived here, then you dont know do you....
Yeahh, I don't know much about NC, I just know that there is Charlotte.
I'm not saying "i know" Im saying that I was shocked
 

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I don't understand this. It doesn't seem reasonable as we don't always know when something is going to happen to eliminate funds. Plus, the dog will be overweight.
From what I understood from her posts, it wasn't completely unexpected that money was that tight for that period of time. I didn't say overweight -- she said she likes to keep him at racing weight, and I suggested (again, if possible) something slightly above that and yet still healthy, so he has a little something extra in case he gets sick or funds run out. I don't think that the line between racing weight and overweight is that narrow. My dog (not a sighthound) is lean but would be still be healthy losing a few or gaining a few.

She doesn't have to take the suggestion if she thinks it's unreasonable; I was just trying to be helpful.
 

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From what I understood from her posts, it wasn't completely unexpected that money was that tight for that period of time. I didn't say overweight -- she said she likes to keep him at racing weight, and I suggested (again, if possible) something slightly above that and yet still healthy, so he has a little something extra in case he gets sick or funds run out. I don't think that the line between racing weight and overweight is that narrow. My dog (not a sighthound) is lean but would be still be healthy losing a few or gaining a few.
if this is something that may happen again then yeah it might be a good idea to have a pound or two of buffer.

if the situation is stable now and it doesn't look like they will in a panic for money again like they have been lately then no reason to. but if it is unsure and it is a realistic possibility then this maybe an idea to look into.
 

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The thing about hip bones sticking out on a sight hound, is the pelvis is set higher than their spine. The top of the pelvis should be visible in a short coated sight hound in good running shape. If you put your hand on the croup the spine shouldn't be easy to feel though. That's (how I've been told anyway) a good way to know if a sight hound has enough weight.

Oh wow! That's enlightening. How unusual that the pelvis is set higher. Very interesting. Yeah, it doesn't seem right if the spine is sticking way out, like there's no fat or other tissue at all. It's hard to get my mind around seeing an entire (almost) skeletal system.
 

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lol, that funky tilted boney pelvis is also why most sighthounds dont actually SIT on the ground, youll notice with greys and whippets when they sit their butt is actually a few inches off the ground.
 

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lol, that funky tilted boney pelvis is also why most sighthounds dont actually SIT on the ground, youll notice with greys and whippets when they sit their butt is actually a few inches off the ground.
Mia does this too, it's kind of weird.
 
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From what I understood from her posts, it wasn't completely unexpected that money was that tight for that period of time. I didn't say overweight -- she said she likes to keep him at racing weight, and I suggested (again, if possible) something slightly above that and yet still healthy, so he has a little something extra in case he gets sick or funds run out. I don't think that the line between racing weight and overweight is that narrow. My dog (not a sighthound) is lean but would be still be healthy losing a few or gaining a few.

She doesn't have to take the suggestion if she thinks it's unreasonable; I was just trying to be helpful.
I see. Sorry.
 

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