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Dog Body Condition Score Calculator
Assess your dog's body condition and ideal weight range using veterinary standards
Current Weight
lbs
kg
Size Category
Select size
Toy (under 15 lbs)
Small (15-30 lbs)
Medium (30-60 lbs)
Large (60-100 lbs)
Giant (over 100 lbs)
Visual Assessment
Ribs (when looking from the side)
Select option
Ribs very visible, no palpable fat
Ribs easily visible, minimal fat
Ribs easily felt with minimal pressure, slight fat layer
Ribs felt with slight pressure, moderate fat layer
Ribs difficult to feel, heavy fat layer
Waist (when looking from above)
Select option
Very pronounced hourglass shape
Clear waist behind ribs
Moderate waist visible
Little to no waist visible
No waist, same width or wider than chest
Abdominal Tuck (when looking from the side)
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Severe abdominal tuck, visible hip bones
Obvious abdominal tuck
Moderate abdominal tuck
Minimal or no abdominal tuck
No tuck, abdomen sags or bulges
Calculate Body Condition Score
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