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For example a dog with a BCS of 5 would be obese on the 5 point scale (5/5) and ideal weight on the 9 point scale (5/9). A cat with a BCS of 3 would be ideal weight on the 5 point scale (3/5) and thin on the 9 point scale (3/9). Reference points are therefore important. Here is how the numbers stack up for both scales:
Male (kg) Female (kg) Affenpinscher: 3-4: 3-4: Afghan Hound: 27-32: 23-30: Airedale Terrier: 20-23: 20-23: Akita: 38.6-49.9: 38.6-49.9: Alaskan Malamute: 38-56: 38-56: Australian Cattle Dog: 20-22: 20-22: Australian Kelpie: 20.5-25: 18-27: Australian Silky Terrier: 3.5-4.5: 3.5-4.5: Australian Terrier: 6.5: 6.5: Basenji: 11: 9.5: Basset Hound ...
BreedsMale (kg)Female (kg)Affenpinscher3-43-4Afghan Hound27-3223-30Airedale Terrier20-2320-23Akita38.6-49.938.6-49.9People also ask
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The preferred BCS scale ranges from 1 (emaciated and extremely underweight) to 9 (dangerously obese with an extreme amount of body fat). An ideal body score is typically a 4 or 5 with a healthy amount of muscle and body fat.
additional tools to be considered are the body fat index (BFI) and girth assessments. BFI, like BCS, is a validated scale to correlate with BF% in both the dog and cat.18,19 A BCS is limited in its assessment of patients with a high BF% ( .45%). The BFI system is a useful tool in differentiating patients with a higher level of BF%. Morphometric
How to do a Body Condition Score. Run your hands along your dog’s sides. The skin should move freely over the ribs, which you should be able to feel with a light touch. Run your hands along your dog’s back. You should be able to feel the spine and hipbones under the skin without being able to see them. Gently feel the base of your dog’s tail.
Based on a pet’s degree of excess body fat, it is often recommended to use a target weight higher than the ideal or goal weight when starting a weight loss program. We strongly advise pet owners not to reduce feeding below RER calories unless under direct supervision by their veterinary healthcare provider.
Dog Breed Female Weight (pounds) Female Weight (kilograms) Male Weight (pounds) Male Weight (kilograms) Height (inches) Height (centimeter) Affenpinscher: 7-10 lb: 3.2-4.5 kg: 7-10 lb: 3.2-4.5 kg: 10 in: 25.4 cm: Afghan Hound: 50-60 lb: 22.7-27.2 kg: 50-60 lb: 22.7-27.2 kg: 25-27 in: 63-69 cm: Airedale Terrier: 40-51 lb: 18.2-23.1 kg: 44-70 lb ...