SnowDogLove Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I'm not saying everyone's Huskies on this site are fat, because obviously a lot of them aren't! I'm just curious, since Meeko and Cara are getting a little older (still young though I know!), at what age to Siberian Huskies start packing on the weight? I wouldn't say mine are super active, they run around the yard a few times a day, but not exactly heavy exercise. I've read somewhere that Huskies are prone to obesity so I would like to try to avoid that as much as possible, because I've heard getting the weight off is very difficult. I feel like they kind of eat a lot right now, 4 cups of food a day (2 in the morning, 2 at night) and if this will lead to them being overweight, I would like to maybe nip that in the bud early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 When she got spayed lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 That sounds like a lot of food, what brand are you giving them? Mine each get 2 cups a day total, 1 in the morning, 1 at night. Mine started filling out around 2 years of age, Yukon earlier because he isn't as active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDogLove Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 I feed them a brand called 4Health, it's grain free. And that's what I was thinking too, that it seemed like a lot, but they're not fat... so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarSydkik Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Our Kallie is 3 1/2 years and only this past summer finally topped over 42 lbs. She was pretty lean, never over 36 lbs right up until then. She is average size for a gal, and is very pretty active. They seem to mature fairly slowly, compared to other breeds that we have owned, maybe that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDogLove Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Possibly, Cara is slimmer than Meeko and I think it's due to her picky eating habits. I might have to dial it back on their food intake Very pretty by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 My boys have always been 22kgs give or take a kg and have always been happy with their size and weight. They were neutered a couple of months ago, 2 of the 3 are a good weight, Koda however has piled on the pounds now so i'm reducing his food gradually. They get 1 cup of food a day and 1 chew a day when i go to work in a morning so very little really. They all get the same walks etc as well but eaach husky / dog is different as i can see with my 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markulous Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 I'm glad to say none of ours. But their weight is prone to go up and down, according to food (raw fed a variety), time of year and exercise. If they feel (ribs) like they've put a bit on, we feed slightly less - and would feed more if the reverse (though we've never needed to) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDogLove Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 With a Husky, you wouldn't normally abide by the feeding instructions on a bag, would you? Since they usually need to eat less than that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmscott Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 · Hidden Hidden Properly exercised and stimulated, theres no reason for a Sibe to become fat. Spayed or neutered, old or young, a dog should be able to hold a healthy weight, excluding medical issues of course. Link to comment
HuskyMom09 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 · Hidden Hidden Agreed with proper diet (including quantity) and exercise, baring any health issues, the Siberian Husky should not be a fat dog. 4 cups of food is a ton, especially if it's a high quality food which from what I've seen 4Health is an ok food- but even at the peak of working season we are barely needing 4 cups per day to maintain weight- averaging closer to 1.5-3 cups depending on the dog. Link to comment
Megan Heath Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 When we fed kibble, my female (35-37lb) would eat only 1.5 cups a day. Cut down their food and the problem will stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDogLove Posted November 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Oh mine aren't fat at all. Not even with the 4 cups a day. I just want to know for future reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 (edited) Not sure if you read this thread, but it is helpful in deciding whether or not your huskies (or any dog, really) is overweight or not. The only time my boy was fat was when he wasn't given a lot of exercise one winter (purely my fault, it was his first winter with us and I was terrified of walking him and slipping on ice). Now, even at the age of 9, he's kept at an ideal weight by exercise and controlling his food consumption. I've noticed he does gain a little bit of weight (and is more hungry) during the autumn, but I think that's normal...sometimes even for people! Edited November 29, 2014 by SolitaryHowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare70 Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Harry is quite a big for a husky weighing in at 29kgs but he's perfectly in proportion and doesn't look fat. He eats on average 3 cups of kibble a day, plus the occasional oily fish or cooked chicken. I'd say he's quite an active dog, especially as he has the other two to play with in their off lead dog run, so sometimes I don't bother walking them as they wear themselves out playing in there. We have had a couple of instances in the past when I've felt as though he is a bit on the chunky side but tbh he regulates his own food intake, this morning he just doesn't want to eat. Snow who is a GSD x husky has always been on the small side at 16 months he's now 22kgs and does seem a little on the chunky side. He usually have 2.5-3 cups of kibble a day but he is a very active dog and gets very hungry. He's also got his winter coat coming in which makes him look bigger anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDogLove Posted November 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Yes I did read that article on judging whether my dogs are fat, and that's why I know they are not. They have been even more active since the cold weather so I don't plan on lessening their food intake anytime soon. I just wanted to be on the lookout for reasons the would become overweight, since it seems more difficult to get the weight off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDogLove Posted November 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 I'm excited for the winter coats to come in also! Meeko is still shedding right now. [emoji28] But this will be their first winter where their not so much puppies as adults and I'm excited! [emoji2] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDogLove Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 This is Cara, maybe 1 or 2 months ago. Just to show that she is clearly not fat. I think she will be one of those Huskies that really don't fill out for a few years because she's always stayed on the slimmer side and is more picky about finishing her food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Marino Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 My Julius eats 3 cups Taste of the Wild one time at night with 1\2 cup semi cooked chop meat. He is a perfect weight 71 lbs. We walk 25 blocks a day rain or shine. He is 3 yrs old now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Marino Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Loves to work with his back pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 and how much is 25 blocks then? cause if there are lego blocks that is not to far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare70 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I think a block is an 8th of a mile, so you do the maths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Marino Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 It's enough for him. 25 blocks. He loves his walks. He won't make you forget either. He will come up to you and rest his head on your lap when its time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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