Not so happy walk....

[Cami]

I was a "little" peeved this morning on my walk with Cami. An elderly couple saw us and were getting out of their car. They seemed to be waiting for us so we continued towards them. Once we got to within hearing distance of them the gentleman replied that they loved Boxers and that they had just recently lost an 8 year old. The woman then replied that theirs was healthy looking......not chubby and so stocky as Cami.....

It's true that in Cami's case her last few ribs are not perfectly obvious at all times but you can see them when she moves a certain way or is running. The vet has never said anything to me about her weight....he has mentioned however that she is extremely muscular and has an athletic build, (thought all boxers were qualified as athletic builds?) Anyhow, so now I have a complex!

She is 57lbs and just shy of a full 22 inches tall. Both of which are within the breed standard. I don't see an ounce of fat on her, but am willing to go with the description of "thick".

I know that we should not let others negative comments bother us, but she is my child and I can't help the way I feel. Perhaps if I had true "boxer people" give me an opinion of her (good or bad) I would feel better.

If I am just turning a blind eye to her weight I would love to be put in my place so I could help her get in better condition.....I know that it is healthier for her to be smaller vs larger.....

Any opinions?
Thanks in advance,

Susi & Cami

 

[Toni'smom]

I looked through your gallery and I really couldn't tell anything other than your baby is beautiful. If you trust your vet and he/she hasn't told you to watch her weight, then I wouldn't be worried about it and I would just put that conversation on the list of remarks from insensitive not so smart people. Next time she is in to see the vet, ask outright whether the vet is concerned. Follow your heart and your vet.

 

[BoxerLoverNC]

She is NOT "chubby". She's a good size girl, her size is very similar to Micah's. The recent pic's anyway. Maybe her boxer was to skinny for OUR likeing? Some people should have their vocal chords taken away.

 

[Kenosmom]

I looked thru your gallery too and I don't think Cami looks at all chubby or fat...she's absolutely beautiful ! You have nothing to worry about ! Maybe those old people should have their eyes checked because they are way off base to even suggest that your baby is in the least bit chubby !! I know how hard it is to not let what others say or think get to you (I'm the same way) but this time you really should just let their comment roll off your back--they don't have a clue what their talking about ! :rolleyes:

 

[sinbad'smom]

i think cami is just beautiful there is nothing wrong with her weight at all..maybe their boxer was to skinny...when i had my two at petsmart a couple of weeks ago the woman at the cash register asked me if sierra was pregnant>>>i told her no she is fixed...she is just solid not alot of fat..she has gained about 7 pounds in the 2 months i have had her..so i do know i have to watch her weight...but i wouldnt let those people get to you if cami was overweight your vet would have said something about it...

 

[mancin]

I think that Cami is beautiful as well! What my vet has told me is he likes to be able to run his fingers over the rib cage of a Boxer and feel the ribs but not see them. I would say she's fine at the weight she's at right now.

 

[Julie P.]

Magic

Heaven knows what their boxer looked like...maybe their dog was under nourished and had too many ribs showing! "Yicks," people are so werid sometimes! Your baby is beautiful! I know if I would have ran into you and Cami, you would have gotten nothing but compliments and ravings on how wonderful she looks. She is a beauty!
Magic, Julie and Rescue boxer Deeg

 

[Jan]

Cami doesn't look fat to me. You might ask your vet next time you see him. If your dog is only a little overweight he probably wouldn't tell you. Vet's have found that when they tell people that their dog is overweight they don't come back. You need to specificially ask him.

 

[Holden's Mom]

I checked your gallery and Cami is not the least bit heavy. The pic of her and Silver looking through the window show what a great boxer figure your girl has. Pete thinks she is one cool chick.

Actually Pete is built much like Cami. He is a little broader in the chest, not an ounce of fat and no butt. Wish I were built as well.

Pam and Pete

 

[Vela]

At least they didn't tell you your dog was ugly=/ Someone told me that the other day. They said, oh! The more I am around them they don't seem to ugly! You girl is beautiful and doesn't look fat to me. My girl now.....she's on the heavy side hehehe.