Besides facing an overweight epidemic with dogs globally, The Royal Veterinary College in the UK led a study examining over 22,000 dogs in regards to obesity.
The study found that specific breeds were at different risks when it comes to being obesity prone.
If you have an obesity prone dog breed, the dog should have a slightly lower calorie intake to avoid overweight.
When you use the Furry Fitness app and do a nutritional assessment, the app will classify your dog as obesity-prone if it belongs to one of the breeds listed below. This will affect the recommended calorie intake for your dog. In other words, the app will assist you in understanding your dog's energy requirements if it is obesity-prone.
Obesity prone dog breeds
Below, you can see what dog breeds are obesity prone.
1- The pug
2- The Beagle
3- The Golden Retriever
4- The English Springer Spaniel
5- The Border Terrier
6- The Labrador Retriever
7- The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
8- The Cocker Spaniel
