Definately respectable in my humble opinion
You could try adjusting your feeding as you go, using the can't feel the ribs - too fat/can see the backbone - too thin, theory to keep them a little more lean (or give them more space to play in) I definately find that 1lb per monh of age does get them overfat - I tend to 'top out' about 4-5lbs total, but mine do get loads of fruit & veg for fibre
That perfect balance between right amount of fat/feeding = cost effectiveness & time is something that I think comes with time & experience - I'm almost there with the Kunes, but still working on the other breeds, it just takes time to find what works for you (and you know how I am when it comes to patience
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Looking forward to the photo's
Karen x