With so many magazines talking about body shapes and trying to determine what your own body shape is, have you stopped to think about what body shape your dog is? Is he round and heavy or long and thin? Here’s a simple guide to help you determine that. Similar to us, your dog might fall into more than one category. Which one is your dog closest to?

1. The Potato: Your dog is round, smooth and spherical.
- 1. The Potato: Your dog is round, smooth and spherical.
- 2. The High Horse: Your dog is all legs, tall and lean.
- 3. The Cotton Ball: Your dog is small, fluffy and soft.
- 4. The Loaf: Your dog is soft, spongy, and appears in a loaf type shape.
- 5. The Tootsie Roll: Your dog is long, rounded and has short legs.
- 6. The Lion: Your dog is strong, muscular, and furry at parts.
- 7. The Caveman: Your dog is chunky, drools and has an unforgettable underbite.
- 8. The Taco: Your dog has thin legs, a stocky torso and has some bite to their personality.
- 9. The Dino: Your dog has a slight hunch, ferocious personality with fur (or spikes).
- 10. The Baby Pup: Your dog is blubbery, has a soft coat, big eyes and flops around a lot.
References
1. Stuff Point 2. Slay My Boredom 3. Cutest Paw 4. Soda Head 5. Dachshund Owner Guide 6. Sayulit Animals 7. Anda 8. Purina 9. Hound Seek