3. Thin

There is fat buildup about halfway on the vertebrae, but they can still be seen.  The lumbar vertebrae cannot be felt.  There is some fat over the ribs, but they are still easily visible.  The tailhead is prominent, but the individual vertebrae cannot be seen.  The points of the buttocks are not distinguishable.  Withers, shoulders, and neck are accentuated.

 

 

 

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