Heavy boned vs. low boned puppy: What does it mean for health?

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what is the difference between a heavy bone puppy and a low bone puppy apart from size and weight? are heavy bone ones healthier? does the bone density effects agility and activity? are their any threats to low bone puppies? and can low bone puppies become heavy bone with a good diet? another thing... can you please tell if the puppy in the photo seems to be heavybone or lowbone. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 24 days old | 4 lbs

Dr. Kristin DVM · Accepted Answer

There is really nothing scientific about the terms "heavy boned" or "low boned", it is only the build of the dog. Just like people, some are stockier or thicker than others. No amount of food or supplements will make a dog stockier than it was born. You can make it fatter and heavier, but you can't change the bone structure. Many people will say a lighter boned dog will be faster and more agile, but I've seen some incredibly fast and agile stocky dogs. I can't say how this young puppy will turn out, but it does not appear especially stocky or "heavy boned" at this time. I hope this helps.

Heavy boned vs. low boned puppy: What does it mean for health?

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