This is just something that popped up on my Facebook the other day from the fab Rottie Rehab organisation. I know it's got a Rottweiler on it but it's equally true for Labradors!
Re: Fit not fat! Casper is a real chunky labrador, he has a huge barrel chest and broad front, no fat on him, you can easily feel his ribs. Someone the other day pointed out that labs were supposed to be like that to make room for a big heart
Re: Fit not fat! [quote author=Beanwood link=topic=10566.msg156521#msg156521 date=1429020986] Casper is a real chunky labrador, he has a huge barrel chest and broad front, no fat on him, you can easily feel his ribs. Someone the other day pointed out that labs were supposed to be like that to make room for a big heart [/quote] Love this!
Re: Fit not fat! [quote author=snowbunny link=topic=10566.msg156528#msg156528 date=1429021756] [quote author=Beanwood link=topic=10566.msg156521#msg156521 date=1429020986] Casper is a real chunky labrador, he has a huge barrel chest and broad front, no fat on him, you can easily feel his ribs. Someone the other day pointed out that labs were supposed to be like that to make room for a big heart [/quote] Love this! [/quote] Me too.
Re: Fit not fat! ........and now we are being told that humans have a 25% less chance of getting dementia in old age, if they are obese! Roger
Re: Fit not fat! [quote author=Morwenstow link=topic=10566.msg160470#msg160470 date=1430489438] ........and now we are being told that humans have a 25% less chance of getting dementia in old age, if they are obese! Roger [/quote] they may not make it to old age if their heart gives up though !