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1,122 answers in Records & Organization — page 24 of 47
Yes — an Ibizan Hound is a tall, fine-boned sighthound whose healthy condition looks very lean, so a personal weight baseline protects against both real loss and unnecessary feeding-up. Weigh monthly as an adult and every two weeks through the gangly growing phase, noting appetite, running, and warm-weather changes,…
Yes — a Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen combines a scent hound's serious appetite with a long, low build, and that pairing makes unnoticed gain a genuine risk to comfort and mobility. Weigh monthly as an adult and every two weeks while growing, and log meals, treats, and hunting or walking activity beside each number.…
Yes — a Finnish Lapphund's profuse coat and sturdy herding build hide condition in both directions, and the breed's seasonal coat changes can make a dog look heavier or lighter overnight without the scale agreeing. Weigh monthly as an adult and every two weeks while growing, note coat stage and activity with each…
Yes — an Eurasier's plush double coat and naturally solid, spitz-type build make slow weight drift hard to spot, and this calm breed rarely complains its way into your notice. Weigh monthly as an adult and every two weeks while your puppy grows, adding a hands-on rib check and notes on appetite, since Eurasiers can be…
Yes, and for a Cardigan Welsh Corgi the log is close to essential, because this long-backed, low-slung herder gains easily and extra pounds load a spine and short legs that were never built to carry them. Weigh monthly as an adult and every two weeks while growing, recording food, treats, and herding or walk activity…
Yes — with a Biewer Terrier, small numbers carry big meaning, because a dog who may mature at only a few pounds can gain or lose a meaningful share of body weight in what looks like a handful of food. Weigh weekly while your puppy grows, using a kitchen or small-pet scale, and monthly after maturity, noting appetite…
Yes, and for a Bergamasco Sheepdog the log matters because the breed's famous felted coat makes both eyes and hands unreliable judges of condition. As those mats form and mature, the coat itself adds bulk and some weight, so pair monthly scale weights with a careful feel at the ribs and hips underneath the flocks, and…
Yes — a Belgian Tervuren's long, dense coat hides what the body underneath is doing, so hands and a scale tell you more than your eyes. Weigh monthly as an adult and every two weeks through the leggy adolescent phase, and record a hands-on rib check with each entry, plus notes on training load and shedding. Tervurens…
Yes, especially because an Azawakh is supposed to look strikingly lean — visible hip bones and a tucked, greyhound-like outline are normal for this sighthound, which makes real weight loss easy to miss or normal leanness easy to panic over. Log weight monthly in adults and every two weeks in youngsters, always with a…
Yes, and a Kelpie is exactly the kind of dog a log helps most, because a hard-working, tightly muscled herder can hide both gain and loss under athletic fitness. Weigh every two weeks while your puppy is growing, then monthly as an adult, and pair each number with a rib check and a note about work level, herding days,…
Yes — an American Eskimo Dog's glorious white double coat is beautiful camouflage for both puppy growth surprises and adult weight creep, so written entries are how you know the dog under the fur. Weigh her regularly, part the coat for an honest rib check, and record growth, appetite, and dental changes as she…
Yes — a Treeing Walker Coonhound runs long distances behind scent, and his weight, feet, and ears all tell the story of his season if someone writes it down. Weigh him on rest days, record hours hunted, appetite, and pad and ear condition, and keep vet findings in the same entries. KinsLe's Pet Passport holds a…
Yes — a Thai Ridgeback should stay lean and muscular, and a log protects that condition in a breed whose short coat shows muscle beautifully but hides early fat over the ribs surprisingly well. Weigh him regularly, record training and free running, and note skin along the ridge, appetite, and recovery after hard…
Yes — a Tenterfield Terrier is small, smooth-coated, and constantly busy, so his weight can slide either way faster than owners expect, and a log keeps the slide visible. Weigh him regularly, record meals, treats, and how much genuine exercise he got, and note skin, teeth, and any digging-related scrapes. KinsLe's Pet…
Yes — a Stabyhoun is a calm, steady dog whose changes tend to be gradual, which is exactly why written entries beat impressions for this rare Dutch breed. Weigh her regularly, note appetite, mobility on walks, and how her black-and-white coat and skin are doing, and keep vet findings in the same sequence. KinsLe's Pet…
Yes — a Small Munsterlander hunts, points, retrieves, and swims, and each kind of work leaves a different mark on his weight and health that a log ties together. Record weight with a hands-on rib check, note water work, ear comfort, and recovery after long days, and keep vaccinations in the same run of entries.…
Yes — this hard-coated Slovak gundog works in water, woodland, and open ground, and his condition follows that workload closely enough that only dated entries keep it straight. Weigh him steadily, note hours worked and any burr damage, ear trouble, or stiffness, and record appetite through working and resting periods.…
Yes — a Russian Toy is light enough that ordinary household feeding habits can shift her weight meaningfully in weeks, and only written entries reveal it. Weigh her gently on a small scale, log every treat, and note dental comfort, leg soundness, and how warm she needs to be kept in cool weather. KinsLe's Pet Passport…
Yes — for a Presa Canario, a log is joint protection as much as record-keeping, because every extra unit of weight lands on the hips, elbows, and spine of an already massive dog. Weigh regularly, track how he rises, climbs, and recovers after exercise, and note appetite and any reluctance to bear weight evenly.…
Yes — in a dog this small, a log is close to essential, because a gain that would be nothing on a spaniel is a real change on a Prague Ratter's tiny frame. Weigh on a kitchen or small pet scale, record meals and treats honestly, and note dental comfort, knee ease, and energy in the house. KinsLe's Pet Passport stores…
Yes — a Plott Hound's build changes with his work, and a log helps you tell honest working leanness from condition he should not be losing. This brindle scent hound runs hard and eats with enthusiasm, so weigh him regularly, note how many hours he worked, and record appetite, paw wear, and any stiffness after long…
Yes — a log suits this French gundog well, because a Picardy Spaniel can look in fine fettle under a wavy liver-roan coat while quietly gaining condition during quieter months away from field work. Weigh on the same scales at a steady rhythm, run your hands over the ribs weekly, and note appetite, ear comfort after…
Yes, and for a Peruvian Inca Orchid the log does double duty, because weight sits openly on a mostly hairless, lightly built sighthound frame while skin changes tell the other half of the story. Record weight frequently, since small shifts matter in a dog with little margin to spare, and add dated notes on sun…
Yes, keep one, because an Otterhound is almost impossible to judge by eye, since the rough, shaggy coat and giant frame can hide a substantial gain or loss for months while the dog looks reassuringly unchanged. Pair every weigh-in on a large scale with hands pushed through the coat to feel ribs and waist, and log…
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