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Cane corso weight

JayKaur

Member
Hello, I own a 2 year old cane corso who weighs just over 50kg and have been told he is overweight by a vet when researching this is standard for a cane corso can someone give me insight on this
 

Creedkip

Active Member
Do you have any photos? Even without any I would say no not at all! My Corso is probably around 140 . Last time I had him weighed he was 108lb a week before 9 months. I have my dog out everyday working out running and on walks and definitely doesn’t look overweight at all!
 

glen

Super Moderator
Staff member
Hello, I own a 2 year old cane corso who weighs just over 50kg and have been told he is overweight by a vet when researching this is standard for a cane corso can someone give me insight on this
My boy is 10 month old and around 50kg, hes lean and certainly not overweight, can you post a pic
 

JayKaur

Member
So he’s roughly 54kg and vets told me to reduce his food by 10% I then asked what grams I feed him and he said I don’t know. Does not fill me with any confidence his knowledge.
 

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JayKaur

Member
Do you have any photos? Even without any I would say no not at all! My Corso is probably around 140 . Last time I had him weighed he was 108lb a week before 9 months. I have my dog out everyday working out running and on walks and definitely doesn’t look overweight at all!
Do I just ignore the vets and keep feeding him same as I do
 

glen

Super Moderator
Staff member
Posted a picture of him in this thread x
From that pic he looks perfect, if you can post one from the side id see better but he doesnt look overweight,
The weight hes at hes on par with my older boys.
Has your vet got experience with the breed, if your not happy, use another vet.
Love your boys colour, my boy gandalf was that colour, .
 

Boxergirl

Well-Known Member
I find body condition to be a better way to judge than the number on the scale. See where your boy falls on the chart and go from there. One is for large breeds and one is for giant breeds. Large body condition.jpegGiant body condition.jpg
 

JayKaur

Member
From that pic he looks perfect, if you can post one from the side id see better but he doesnt look overweight,
The weight hes at hes on par with my older boys.
Has your vet got experience with the breed, if your not happy, use another vet.
Love your boys colour, my boy gandalf was that colour, .
Thank you, he was more gray when he was a puppy. I have a side picture but not the best one, I don’t think any of the vets near me have experience which this breed I would love to find a vet that does.
 

LOKI-EFC

Well-Known Member
Hes not fat by any means but the vet is probably after perfect condition, last rib vissible and more of an abdomen tuck. If you want to follow the vets advice just reduce food by half a cup a day, and reasses in a few weeks. Feed by body condition is generally the best rule, feeding schedules on the back of dog food are just a general guide and are not suitable for every dog, take away or add more food based on body condition and you wont go wrong. The plus side of feeding less will be increase food drive and more enjoyable obedience training, and a healthier dog.
 

JayKaur

Member
He is gorgeous. I am used to pounds (lbs) Is that 110 pounds? If so he definitely not overweight.
Thank you loads. Yeah 110 pounds that correct :) I don’t think either just glad I got some reassure from people that understand this breed