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Originally Posted by QuickSilver  Keep in mind that some dogs don't have a fully defined waist - they can have a "cobby" build.
I'm thinking that if your vet didn't mention it, it's probably okay... most vets are very alert to overweight pets. You could also post some pictures here to get our opinions if you like.
FYI, the correct term is "porky yorkie". 
I walk Thor or take him to the park for at least 30 minutes every day, and I try for 60. I guess I'm lucky in that he gets antsy and barky after even a day or two of insufficient exercise... he keeps me on my toes.
On the weekends, I try to get one long afternoon activity with him, be it a hike, or a yorkie social. |
Porky Yorkie, hahaha! That is GREAT!
Thor is one lucky doggy! Jackson gets the same way... just earlier actually... he found a piece of trash on the floor and started chewing it and he was rolling all over it, with his back legs straight in the air, flinging the piece of trash in the air (it was a big piece of styrofoam cup) so of course I go over to get it from him and he starts his "chase-me-if-you-can" game that he does when he's bored... even though he KNOWS drop it! haha! That's when I know he needs a walk. So now we just took a good 45 minute walk, I got back on my computer, and Jackson is plopped down on his dog bed by my feet.