Pet
Dog Ideal Weight Range (Rough) Calculator
Show a rough maintenance weight band around a dog's current weight as a starting point for discussion.
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Formula
The rough band is current weight minus 10% to plus 10%.
How it works
A ±10% band is drawn around the entered weight to show how much normal variation matters. It cannot tell you whether the current weight itself is right — body condition scoring and breed norms do that.
FAQs
Is my dog's ideal weight in this band?
Not necessarily. The band is around the current weight, not a breed ideal.
What decides ideal weight?
Breed, frame, muscle and body condition, assessed in person.
Should I aim for the middle?
No. Use this only as a rough reference.
General information only, not veterinary advice.
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