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LorifromGA
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Jasper was 7 pounds when we got him at 4 months old, and both the breeder and the vet said he was on the thin side. (He had some eating issues at first...long story.) He's now 14.4 pounds at 1 year old and looks very healthy.
I'm just not sure about your puppy's weight. It does seem a bit small to me, but it might depend more on the individual dog and his or her bone structure. Does she look healthy, or does she have that "skinny dog" look where you can see her ribs? Jasper definitely looked like a skinny dog.
They do go through a gangly stage starting around this age, so they look even skinnier than they really are. Jasper looked like he was all legs for awhile.
The vet should be able to tell you whether she's at a good weight or not. Congratulations on your puppy!
Lori
I'm just not sure about your puppy's weight. It does seem a bit small to me, but it might depend more on the individual dog and his or her bone structure. Does she look healthy, or does she have that "skinny dog" look where you can see her ribs? Jasper definitely looked like a skinny dog.
They do go through a gangly stage starting around this age, so they look even skinnier than they really are. Jasper looked like he was all legs for awhile.
The vet should be able to tell you whether she's at a good weight or not. Congratulations on your puppy!
Lori
leesanlucie
Well-known member
Hey
my pup sasha is 6 mths today and at last weigh in she was 5.5 kilos which is 12 lbs.
She looks good at that weight!Not too thin but not too big either.
Hope that helps
my pup sasha is 6 mths today and at last weigh in she was 5.5 kilos which is 12 lbs.
She looks good at that weight!Not too thin but not too big either.
Hope that helps
Well, it depends on whether she is 4 months or five months, first off. What did this puppy's breeder say her age is? You should have papers that clearly state her birthdate and registration. Even at 4 months, that would be very small at that age in this breed and at 5 months, would be worryingly small -- 8-12 week old puppies would often be around that weight.
I have a feeling that you might not have the weight quite right though as it is easy to guess too small or too large. It would be wise to get the puppy to the vet right away and get her weighed properly using a vet scales, and given a basic health check -- this should not be postponed with a new puppy but always, a priority for the first 48 hours that the new pup is home.
Did the breeder explain if this was a particularly small puppy? Did s/he explain why? It is just that very small size may indicate health and growth problems which is why you really do want to have her checked.
However I'd think you probably have simply underestimated her weight and she is larger and heavier and a normal size.
I have a feeling that you might not have the weight quite right though as it is easy to guess too small or too large. It would be wise to get the puppy to the vet right away and get her weighed properly using a vet scales, and given a basic health check -- this should not be postponed with a new puppy but always, a priority for the first 48 hours that the new pup is home.
Did the breeder explain if this was a particularly small puppy? Did s/he explain why? It is just that very small size may indicate health and growth problems which is why you really do want to have her checked.
However I'd think you probably have simply underestimated her weight and she is larger and heavier and a normal size.
Steph1983
Member
I guess she is more like 5months. She was born in June. The breeder told me she weighs 5pounds 5oz. I will be taking her to the vet this week so I will she what they say. shes hasnt been a big eater since I got her. Although the breeder told me she had NO problems with eating. That was one of the questions I asked when I was told she had a bit of an overbite. I guess I wont really know untill I take her to the vet. She does look small and all legs but she looks healthy to me.