dog

Question
i have a golden retriever and hes pretty big he started breathing hard when he runs im thinking hes about 90 to 95 pounds would this be that hes over weight or would it be something else.

Answer
Few Golden Retrievers should weigh 90-95 pounds.  Check him using http://www.longliveyourdog.com/twoplus/RateYourDog.aspx

If he is too heavy, cut back his food, exercise more, or both.  wouldn't hurt to have your vet in the loop.  

There was an extensive discussion of weight in a recent newsletter from a service dog school.

''Obesity is the number one nutritional disease affecting dogs. It's estimated that 25-45% of dogs in the US are obese. Studies have shown that joint and locomotive problems increase by 57%, circulatory problems by 74%, respiratory problems by 52%, skin problems by 40% and cancer by 50% in animals that are overweight.

Large breed dogs that are overweight also are more prone to developing hip dysplasia. Obesity is especially dangerous for young puppies, as their underdeveloped frame cannot support the extra poundage that it must carry.''