Dog Health Tools & Guides
Free, evidence-based resources for dog owners — reviewed against WSAVA and AAHA guidelines. Look up the healthy weight range for your breed, confirm with a Body Condition Score check, then dial in daily portions with the calorie calculator.
Dog tools & calculators
Dog Ideal Weight Calculator
Healthy weight ranges for 48 dog breeds by sex, with brachycephalic callouts.
Dog Body Condition Score
Visual 9-point BCS assessment tuned for dog anatomy and coat types.
Dog Calorie Calculator
Daily kcal + gram portions based on RER × breed life factor.
Dog Weight Loss Guide
A safe plan for calories, treats, weekly weigh-ins, and gradual exercise.
Labrador Retriever Weight Guide
America's #1 breed and the obesity poster child — POMC-aware feeding and BCS targets.
Golden Retriever Weight Guide
Cancer-prone family favourite — Purina lifetime study, feathered-coat BCS, and treat audit.
Beagle Weight Guide
Food-driven scent hound — appetite biology, treat math, scheduled meals, and IVDD-aware BCS.
Dachshund Weight Guide
Chondrodystrophic spine-first — IVDD risk, low calorie needs, and spinal-load management through weight.
French Bulldog Weight Guide
BOAS–weight feedback loop — brachycephalic exercise limits, portion-first management, and airway-aware BCS.
German Shepherd Weight Guide
Hip-dysplasia-aware, line-calibrated — working vs show-line calorie math and joint-first weight targets.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Weight Guide
Chondrodystrophic spine risk — low calorie budget, coat-aware BCS, and IVDD-protective weight targets.
Standard Poodle Weight Guide
Bloat-aware feeding, coat-clip BCS — GDV risk reduction, deep-chested meal planning, and joint health.
Shih Tzu Weight Guide
Tiny calorie budget, brachycephalic limits — treat math, BOAS improvement through weight, and eye-aware care.
Siberian Husky Weight Guide
Metabolically efficient — pet vs working-dog calorie myth, coat-aware BCS, and heat-intolerant exercise.
More dog resources coming soon
We're building breed-specific guides, weight-loss protocols, and a dedicated brachycephalic care primer. In the meantime, the Paws & Pounds app delivers personalized daily plans and weight-trend tracking for every dog.