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Post by jackc92 Fri Jun 21 2013, 18:31

Hi guys, Just abit of a story leading to a question.... Sheen (named after charlie sheen of course Big Grin) my 6 month old pup keeps getting commented on by quite alot of people for being in there words "massive" "huge" and loads of others for his age and when we last went to the vet (he goes every month for check up) he was put on the scales and the vet said "that cant be right lets just weigh him again on the other scales" turns out it was right and he weighs around 3 stone at 6 month old and hes bigger than most other staffs around here apart from his head of course. So getting to the point my question is, From what you gathered as owners when do they stop growing height wise and when does there head stop growing and finally when do they have there "fill out" so to speak.

and just to add he isnt fat as the vet said so and he gets walked 2-3 times a day heres a pic of him chilling on the rug Smile

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Post by janey Fri Jun 21 2013, 18:48

I still see Moo develop now and she is 4. I suppose as a rule of thumb its said upwards in the first year and out in the next, did you see the parents as that will give you a good idea Xx
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Post by _Jason_ Fri Jun 21 2013, 18:50

He for most people would say he looks fully growing lol,wow you have a big boy on your hands,im looking forward to you posting some pics every so often and when hes 2 year old and fully developed.

I can recall correctly but i think its around 1yr old they stop growing in height maybe alittle sooner
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Post by Mattylee Fri Jun 21 2013, 20:01

At 6 months, wouldn't worry too much. Every dog is different and will grow at different rates. Lola is same age and to be honest looks in proportion other than her small head and big ears!! Haven't weighed her in a while but I reckon she's a good few kilos off urs. But yeah, u do have a chunky boy.
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Post by Kell Sat Jun 22 2013, 08:43

Chiquito is 5 months and weighs 14 kg (2.2 stone) .. vet is happy with his weight - people often tell me he is not chunky enough for a staff though! They change shape so often at this age - as long as he is healthy I don't worry, he will be the right shape for him Smile

Out of interest ... do you know how tall he is?
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Post by Guest Sat Jun 22 2013, 08:54

I definitely wouldn't worry at all at this age just enjoy him, if the vets happy that he's healthy and he's excised as he should be i.e 5 mins per month of age (2/3 25 mins) per day then he'll be fine. Smile

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Post by jackc92 Sun Jun 23 2013, 12:19

I didnt see the parents myself but my mum said they were massive and as for his height hes not actually that tall and hes not noticeably going any taller id say hes around 1 and 3/4 feet tall
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Post by Maria90 Sun Jun 23 2013, 12:22

At this age they change so much I really wouldn't worry much. I was worried a bit about rocky being the right weight and height but every dog is different. I was told as long as you can see a clear waist line and the last 2 ribs they are generally a good weight. Smile He looks like a little chunk though sooo cute!
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Post by jackc92 Sun Jun 23 2013, 12:24

Its not that im worried hes fine how he is the vets says so and he looks it was just interested to see of he is as big as everybodys making out
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Post by Maria90 Sun Jun 23 2013, 12:28

I would say he doesn't look to bad at all, he still has plenty of growing to do, maybe a standing up photo would show us a bit better, but from what I can see, he looks fine to me. Smile
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Post by reuben Mon Jun 24 2013, 09:52

Bacchus has been 20 kilos snce he was about 7 mths old but still the same weight now. Difference is the puppy fat is now converting into muscle.
He has also always been a big pup. Even when we picked him up at 9 weeks he was 30% bigger than his sisters. I wouldn't get too hung up on weight, you will visibly see if he is too fat or too thin.
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