Are they able to build muscle and hold it on? What does a fit chihuahua look like? Are you not supposed to see a tuck in the tummy as you are in pit bulls?

ALL of the chihuahuas i see around my block are either lacking muscle definition all together or overweight(borderline obesity).

I am not very active with my dog. We take an hour walk once a day and then two 10 minute strolls around the block. That being said she isnt one to hold much muscle lol

Do any of you guys have a chi that is active, has a nice build and is ok with posting a pic or two? I'm eager to see what it would look like. I know this is a lean breed so i dont expect to see bulging muscles but i am interested.

I tried running a google search and got nothing

well my chi is over weight, and has no muscle tone, I have tried diets but she still cant budge the weight. I have learnt to accept her for how she is the pics in my siggy were taken 3 days ago.

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Brody is lean and muscular. Yes, they should definitely have a defined waist and a tuck up. You should be able to feel ribs under a thin layer of flesh. Hip bones should not be prominent, but you should feel them, along with the spine. If you close your fist and rub your finger across your knuckles of the closed hand, that gives you a pretty good idea of what ribs should feel like, with a layer of muscle over them. I'll try and find a few pics for you ....

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IMHO, Brody is the PERFECT chi that every boy should wanna grow up to be. He is Dexter's idol.
So handsome and healthy!

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Shes cute. How old is she? Maybe diets just wont work for her... they sure dont for me lol Have you tried longer walks? I've been trying to add on muscle to my pit since the begining of May to no avail (mostly my fault since i hate to sweat) I am thinking of taking the summer off and just picking back up in the cooler weather.

Sweeny is half chi but I would say that he is at an ideal weight. He goes to the dog park every day and runs his little leggs off. He also is quite active around the house. Here is a picture of him. Hard to tell about his muscles but, he is very well toned. He gets a lot of exercise.

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Thanks for all your help, Bella

Awwwww, that's so sweet of you to say! Thank you! Brody is blushing!!

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Thanks! She is almost 4, LOL diets dont work for me either!!
I really should try longer walks but she is super lazy, and will just stop put the breaks on and refuse to walk most of the time. And I give in and carry her because I cant be bothered "arguing" with her!
I know I know I should make her walk etc.......

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