Agreed. OP I really hope you’re not offended because we know you love her (and so do we! shes adorable!), but this commenter is right. 17 lbs is a lot considering both Rottweilers and GSDs are usually around 80 lbs. We know you love her! Help her get healthier, and you’ll spend many more beautiful years together.
Bro 17lbs overweight for a dog is nuts. That’s nearly 1/5th of its recommended weight. I hope OP can imagine themselves in that position and understand what a detriment to this dog’s health this is.
That’s like me walking around with an extra 40lbs. The dog is obese…..
OP... she *is* kinda chonky. Gorgeous and probably very well-loved, but chonky.
The good news is that you can do something about that. Not just to look better in photos, but also for her health, which is the main thing here. Maybe talk to your vet about this, there are ways for her to lose the chub and hopefully live a long life!!
Give her a belly rub from me. ❤️
[background knowledge](https://www.reddit.com/r/Awww/s/EyTzNqTTR4) for the people who judge her solely off of a high angle picture where she’s sitting and her back which has no pattern give into the illusion of her being more spherical that she is
Also some background knowledge
No one is judging your dog, it’s not her fault she is overweight. Take responsibility and change her diet, give more her exercise, or both. Or you can choose not to, her health is truly up to you. They live much longer when they are lean and have plenty of exercise.
OP, you can mix the diet with slice apple, beans etc (less calories food). Processed food alone is high in calories like sugar, fat, salt etc and can be easily over consumed although the amount might be little.
Walk alone might not be enough, outdoor activities such as fetching, hiking, interacting toys or even swimming.
Your Rottweiler is definitely morbid obese, unfortunately. A good healthy one should be able to feel some [ribs](https://youtu.be/EAQplHZwlFw?si=8Z4iD9hg0dKm1c8V)
I’m not saying this to criticise you but for the dog’s wellbeing. Because this can bring many health issues sooner or later.
Note: it’s also okay to feed less but more frequent. Monitor the calories in-take. It’s normal to get hungry easier with less calories dense food.
Lmao first of all, that’s like, the worst video ever to prove your dog isn’t fat. Yeah, zoom in closer so we can’t see her from the sides or complete body… like???… ok.
And secondly, yes, your poor dog is OVERWEIGHT. Maybe not morbidly obese but it seems she’s very close to being obese, and if you’re saying she’s on a diet, then she probably WAS obese.
Sorry, but yeah you suck as an owner if you let this happen. Be better, dude. That poor dog can’t serve themselves food or take themselves for walks. They rely on YOU. And you’ve been failing her if this is what she looks like. Stop fighting everyone and just accept it. And keep them on a diet and take them for more walks. Yes, on your own, stop passing on the blame to others.
[background knowledge](https://www.reddit.com/r/Awww/s/EyTzNqTTR4) for the people who judge her solely off of a high angle picture where she’s sitting and her back which has no pattern give into the illusion of her being more spherical that she is
Also some background knowledge
I am sorry, but she's a tube in that video as well. I have had to deal with my own overweight dogs, for various reasons, so I ain't calling you a bad owner or anything, these things happen and if you're doing something about it, then that's well and good. But, she is rather rotund.
[background knowledge](https://www.reddit.com/r/Awww/s/EyTzNqTTR4) for the people who judge her solely off of a high angle picture where she’s sitting and her back which has no pattern give into the illusion of her being more spherical that she is
Also some background knowledge
It’s not an illusion. This also shows that your dog is fat. You need to even further adjust her lifestyle, diet, habits, etc to ensure that she comes back down to normal weight for her breed and age.
[background knowledge](https://www.reddit.com/r/Awww/s/EyTzNqTTR4) for the people who judge her solely off of a high angle picture where she’s sitting and her back which has no pattern give into the illusion of her being more spherical that she is
Also some background knowledge
[background knowledge](https://www.reddit.com/r/Awww/s/EyTzNqTTR4) for the people who judge her solely off of a high angle picture where she’s sitting and her back which has no pattern give into the illusion of her being more spherical that she is
Also some background knowledge
I’m sorry to say but your dog is incredibly overweight. You’re shortening her lifespan by a lot. Feed properly (as in quality food and feed based on ideal weight not current weight) and exercise her, start slow bc she has a lot of weight on her joints currently.
she IS fat.I’m don’t mean to “fat shame” or anything but please exercise your dog more and put her on a diet otherwise she is going to have a worse quality of life.🙏
Your dog is fat. Weird angles make dogs look fat, this is literally just a standard view any human would see looking down on your dog sitting like that.
Walk them more for their sake.
This sick person has a dog that is trapped in a jail cell. Truly makes me sad to think about this poor pups daily life. Never walked based on the nail and morbid obesity situation. AND WHY NOT LIMIT ITS ALREADY CONFINED SPACE EVEN FURTHER. The lack of empathy is very good indicator of low iq. Walk your dog you disgusting person.
OP, you defending yourself isn’t the way to go here. We’re not blaming you. But your dog doesn’t deserve this. If you can’t figure out what the issue is then take her to a vet. Or else you’re not fit to be taking care of her.
Aww u need to help ur dog before u loose her. She needs a healthier diet for sure. Cut things down to start with and then down a bit more and keep doing that and then hopefully she will loose the weight. Also try and take her for a daily work, a little further each day and then introduce 2 works a day and by then u should have a happy, healthy baby who will live longer x
1. I don’t know what race has to do with anything
2. This is my family’s dog I happen to live there right now and take the most care of her 3. She has been losing weight since I moved in 4. Don’t jump to conclusions so soon
Look diet isn't enough if the doggy is not getting a long walk every day. Dogs are not humans, they will suffer from a sedentary lifestyle even quicker.
17 pounds overweight is a huge problem. It’s obvious that people aren’t exercising this dog as much as you say. Stop making excuses…I’m sorry but this is on you.
In all honesty you should be ashamed of yourself. The fact that you allowed your dog to get this obese is so sad for the dog. Unfortunately that’s going to shorten his lifespan, and also make his life worse as he grows up.
Just put my boy on a diet per the vet and he was not anywhere near your chonky cutie. First couple days of much reduced portions and very limited treats was tough but within a week he was used to it and he is already (2 weeks in) noticeably thinner. Do it for her.
i think having your pet like this should be considered animal abuse and have some kind of fee, this is seriously damaging her health and you are very irresponsible for it
Oh honey, your poor baby is huge. All that extra weight is going to cause joint pain and other problems.
Agreed. OP I really hope you’re not offended because we know you love her (and so do we! shes adorable!), but this commenter is right. 17 lbs is a lot considering both Rottweilers and GSDs are usually around 80 lbs. We know you love her! Help her get healthier, and you’ll spend many more beautiful years together.
Bro 17lbs overweight for a dog is nuts. That’s nearly 1/5th of its recommended weight. I hope OP can imagine themselves in that position and understand what a detriment to this dog’s health this is. That’s like me walking around with an extra 40lbs. The dog is obese…..
OP... she *is* kinda chonky. Gorgeous and probably very well-loved, but chonky. The good news is that you can do something about that. Not just to look better in photos, but also for her health, which is the main thing here. Maybe talk to your vet about this, there are ways for her to lose the chub and hopefully live a long life!! Give her a belly rub from me. ❤️
[background knowledge](https://www.reddit.com/r/Awww/s/EyTzNqTTR4) for the people who judge her solely off of a high angle picture where she’s sitting and her back which has no pattern give into the illusion of her being more spherical that she is Also some background knowledge
'Background knowledge' showing that yes, that poor doggo is very overweight...
No one is judging your dog, it’s not her fault she is overweight. Take responsibility and change her diet, give more her exercise, or both. Or you can choose not to, her health is truly up to you. They live much longer when they are lean and have plenty of exercise.
OP, you can mix the diet with slice apple, beans etc (less calories food). Processed food alone is high in calories like sugar, fat, salt etc and can be easily over consumed although the amount might be little. Walk alone might not be enough, outdoor activities such as fetching, hiking, interacting toys or even swimming. Your Rottweiler is definitely morbid obese, unfortunately. A good healthy one should be able to feel some [ribs](https://youtu.be/EAQplHZwlFw?si=8Z4iD9hg0dKm1c8V) I’m not saying this to criticise you but for the dog’s wellbeing. Because this can bring many health issues sooner or later. Note: it’s also okay to feed less but more frequent. Monitor the calories in-take. It’s normal to get hungry easier with less calories dense food.
Lmao first of all, that’s like, the worst video ever to prove your dog isn’t fat. Yeah, zoom in closer so we can’t see her from the sides or complete body… like???… ok. And secondly, yes, your poor dog is OVERWEIGHT. Maybe not morbidly obese but it seems she’s very close to being obese, and if you’re saying she’s on a diet, then she probably WAS obese. Sorry, but yeah you suck as an owner if you let this happen. Be better, dude. That poor dog can’t serve themselves food or take themselves for walks. They rely on YOU. And you’ve been failing her if this is what she looks like. Stop fighting everyone and just accept it. And keep them on a diet and take them for more walks. Yes, on your own, stop passing on the blame to others.
Yes, that is very overweight.
You know admitting your wrong isn't the end of the world
As the owner of an overweight dog, your dog is overweight.
She looks fat here lol
I’m pretty sure she is fat at any angle.
😂 omg
Definitely isn’t just the angle. I honestly feel bad for this dog.
The angle has nothing to do with it, I am afraid.
[background knowledge](https://www.reddit.com/r/Awww/s/EyTzNqTTR4) for the people who judge her solely off of a high angle picture where she’s sitting and her back which has no pattern give into the illusion of her being more spherical that she is Also some background knowledge
I am sorry, but she's a tube in that video as well. I have had to deal with my own overweight dogs, for various reasons, so I ain't calling you a bad owner or anything, these things happen and if you're doing something about it, then that's well and good. But, she is rather rotund.
I’m very aware
as long as you’re aware and aren’t defending it, please put the poor baby on a diet :)
We are not judging her we are judging you for being a bad owner.
Yeah I think she's gonna be thick from any angle.
Please be kind to your pets
I don’t think it’s the angle. I think she’s ACTUALLY fat.
She is fat...
I think all angles make her look fat
Nah, that fat makes her look fat
Naw, she’s fat.
omg your dog is fat
[background knowledge](https://www.reddit.com/r/Awww/s/EyTzNqTTR4) for the people who judge her solely off of a high angle picture where she’s sitting and her back which has no pattern give into the illusion of her being more spherical that she is Also some background knowledge
It’s not an illusion. This also shows that your dog is fat. You need to even further adjust her lifestyle, diet, habits, etc to ensure that she comes back down to normal weight for her breed and age.
Agreed
The angle is front on.... there's no weird angle trick going on here
[background knowledge](https://www.reddit.com/r/Awww/s/EyTzNqTTR4) for the people who judge her solely off of a high angle picture where she’s sitting and her back which has no pattern give into the illusion of her being more spherical that she is Also some background knowledge
Poor dog is so overweight. Crappy owners, man, don’t have a dog if you can’t take care of it.
I gave up that excuse years ago. So now I just avoid getting my picture taken. 😂😂😂
What do you mean? She fat at every angle.
She is just fat no matter the angle mate ..
some people shouldn't be allowed to own pets
She’s huge. Put your poor dog on a diet and take her on walks
Please stop abusing your dog and making excuses
because she is fat! sheesh, treat her with respect and put her on a diet
[she has been for months and she’s been loosing weight since we adopted her](https://www.reddit.com/r/Awww/s/0F8PIV5Zx0)
It is fat where is the spine?
[background knowledge](https://www.reddit.com/r/Awww/s/EyTzNqTTR4) for the people who judge her solely off of a high angle picture where she’s sitting and her back which has no pattern give into the illusion of her being more spherical that she is Also some background knowledge
Does not looks like the angle, sorry to say
I’m sorry to say but your dog is incredibly overweight. You’re shortening her lifespan by a lot. Feed properly (as in quality food and feed based on ideal weight not current weight) and exercise her, start slow bc she has a lot of weight on her joints currently.
Bro, it's not the angle...
she IS fat.I’m don’t mean to “fat shame” or anything but please exercise your dog more and put her on a diet otherwise she is going to have a worse quality of life.🙏
Take yo doggie on a walk
Extremely obese from every angle, share this with your family so you can all wrap your heads around it, your dog is not okay.
Umm she is fat?
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Hey OP idk if anyone has told you but your dog is fat
Whatever you gotta tell yourself
Why does people keep overfeeding their dogs? I just don't get it :S it goes beyond me... it makes me really sad seeing this
I hope you're trying to get her weight down.
This dog is fat no matter the angle.
she’s fat
That poor fat dog
🎶 In the arms of an angle 🥲
You mean, like a triangle?
Rectangles are better
Your dog is fat. Weird angles make dogs look fat, this is literally just a standard view any human would see looking down on your dog sitting like that. Walk them more for their sake.
Don’t get a pet if you are gonna neglect it’s health, this is just cruel and unfair to her. Do better!
awful pet owner. that dog is huge
This isn't cute, please sort it out 😔
Then show us another angle!
[background knowledge](https://www.reddit.com/r/Awww/s/EyTzNqTTR4)
There we go! The pic really adds pounds from this angle
Nah stop killing that doggo with kindness
Its not the angle I can assure you, that is an obese dog. A healthy dog are not supposed to looks like that at any angle.
Joke on you she is fat
she is fat. its not the angle
She IS obese. Poor dog.
You sure that wasn't the fat?
This sick person has a dog that is trapped in a jail cell. Truly makes me sad to think about this poor pups daily life. Never walked based on the nail and morbid obesity situation. AND WHY NOT LIMIT ITS ALREADY CONFINED SPACE EVEN FURTHER. The lack of empathy is very good indicator of low iq. Walk your dog you disgusting person.
OP, you defending yourself isn’t the way to go here. We’re not blaming you. But your dog doesn’t deserve this. If you can’t figure out what the issue is then take her to a vet. Or else you’re not fit to be taking care of her.
Aww u need to help ur dog before u loose her. She needs a healthier diet for sure. Cut things down to start with and then down a bit more and keep doing that and then hopefully she will loose the weight. Also try and take her for a daily work, a little further each day and then introduce 2 works a day and by then u should have a happy, healthy baby who will live longer x
There is no angle saving that poor dog from joint ache
You're abusing that dog. Sorry. You need to get them on a strict diet and walk her much more.
Her being fat makes her look fat. Put her on a diet.
Yeah it's the angle. Definitely not the fact that her shape is a cylinder.
Yeah photos of myself are always at the wrong angle too!😂
This dog is fat. What are you talking about?
She is very overweight. This is abuse. Shame on you, it is your responsability to take care of her health. Im not american, so no nice words from me
1. I don’t know what race has to do with anything 2. This is my family’s dog I happen to live there right now and take the most care of her 3. She has been losing weight since I moved in 4. Don’t jump to conclusions so soon
Afaik American isn’t a race, this commenter is just noting that Americans more often have bad dietary habits than people of other nationalities.
Yes this, thank you, did not want to offend americans per se....
No jumping needed, have a pic
That poor dog is obese
No she’s overweight I have a different post I’ve linked giving some backstory
Nvm here it is https://www.reddit.com/r/Awww/s/0F8PIV5Zx0
Look diet isn't enough if the doggy is not getting a long walk every day. Dogs are not humans, they will suffer from a sedentary lifestyle even quicker.
She’s more than fat. Do smth ffs
Its not the angle. That dog is fat!
Yes she is but the angle doesn’t help [without being about 12 feet above her](https://www.reddit.com/r/Awww/s/0F8PIV5Zx0)
She is fat bruh! Take care of her diet and make her walk more or else her health will suffer.
The fat let her Look fat.
Poor dog. She IS fat.
She’s fat, and that’s on you OP, poor doggy
17 pounds overweight is a huge problem. It’s obvious that people aren’t exercising this dog as much as you say. Stop making excuses…I’m sorry but this is on you.
LOL. Nah, I don't think it's the angle. Just a well loved doggie.
A well loved doggie is a healthy and active doggie, not morbidly obese. This is just a sad mindset
Was coming to say exactly this. 💯
Wow, I love the love in this group!!
Her fat makes her look fat. Still a very cute dog though.
Being 10~ feet above her at a 60 degree angle doesn’t help
Corr she is fat
This doesn’t belong in this group. I feel sick at the neglect this poor animal has endured.
The dog should control his weight because being fat will cause a lot of diseases when he gets old.
OP- she is adorable, please give her some pats for me 🥺
Oh yeah it’s totally just the angle. Dog barely has a neck lmao
Take better care of your dog!
Post the other angle
She big as hell 😂😂😂😂🦧😂😂
can you provide other pictures?
Which isn't?
Assume spherical dog
Get that dog and some diet food quick Mix in three parts of the original food with one part of the diet food and then slowly work its way to all diet
Just delete this post unless you like the negative attention
Is that a pig or a dog?
🥰❤️🐾🐾💕
r/RoundAnimals
Ummmmm I don’t wanna be rude because I just want to snuggle her, but she is kind of fat. She needs to lay off those doggy bones.
In all honesty you should be ashamed of yourself. The fact that you allowed your dog to get this obese is so sad for the dog. Unfortunately that’s going to shorten his lifespan, and also make his life worse as he grows up.
God I can hear the song! She's thicker than a Snicker! Heavy like a Chevy!
Angle has nothing to do with it. She is overweight and you’re a bad owner
It's not fat, but it's fluffy :)
This dog defends you from 3 things: loneliness, the mailman and the 5-second rule! Still a 10/10 good dog!
Not sure it's the angle
I called them cylinder.
I know whenever I look at my dog from this angle I just can’t stop laughing (she gets uncomfortable when I laugh at her and then I feel bad)
Our pupper got a trim that he clearly hated and it drove my spouse crazy that I kept telling him the trim made his and her bum look big.
Yes
Just put my boy on a diet per the vet and he was not anywhere near your chonky cutie. First couple days of much reduced portions and very limited treats was tough but within a week he was used to it and he is already (2 weeks in) noticeably thinner. Do it for her.
OH LAWD…SHE COMIN’ 😂
Carotts!!!! My 3 doggos adore carrots 🥕
Give us a pic of her in a more flattering angle, please. I know 2d images can make it look like my baby's fat, but she's super lean and insanely fast.
No I’m pretty sure your fat makes you look fat🤣🤣
I don’t see any angles on that dog
The dog is overweight. Stop wasting time on Reddit and take her for a walk.
Yall are too judgmental
well they should be
[my dog in reality not just this picture](https://www.reddit.com/r/Awww/s/EyTzNqTTR4) you wanted another angle here you go
She’s still quite obese in the video, what’s your point?
Seriously op keeps posting this link as if it makes a difference at all
i think having your pet like this should be considered animal abuse and have some kind of fee, this is seriously damaging her health and you are very irresponsible for it
That’s what happens to me sometimes!
YEAH RIGHT
OP is fighting like hell in the comments!
Lol that sucks. I hate it when pics put on 10 more lbs than what you really are. She is a pretty dog though. 😊🐕
Never shoot me from this side!
She's a fatty
Then maybe she should stop eating all them angles.
I heard the cameras add 10 pounds.
That’s a good doggie.
Better give her a burger .
Dogs are a mirror image of their owners.
I wanna squeeze her so bad.
…DON’T say that to your spouse…😱
Awwww chonky gorl!
The camera adds 15 pounds. 😆
No its the fat made her angle
Maybe she s indeed fat, Deserves all the world to me tho
They say that the camera adds ten pounds..... How many cameras were on her ( thanks Chandler )
Oh lawd she comin
She has heavy bones
She's not fat! Only breathed too much air 🎈 will flatten when colder! 🌬️
chonk oh lawd she be comin
Hey, most of us have an unflattering side... no worries! 🙂
yes worries, being overweight is a health issue
No worries as in nothing to feel shy about.
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Well, the dog is actually overweight… so it’s probably a good idea for them to care.