How to tell if my 6-month German Shepherd's 20kg weight is healthy?

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My dog is a german shepard workline she is 6 months and weights 20 kg thiis weight is good or bad? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 5 months and 29 days old | 68 lbs

Emily, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is more important to look at her overall conformation than just weight and age. If has a thin layer of fat over her ribs, a normal abdominal tuck for her breed and looking down from above her she has a good layer of muscle and fat over her spine than she is at a good weight.

How to tell if my 6-month German Shepherd's 20kg weight is healthy?

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