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[Panama]

Hmmm, I thought I updated this each week!

 

[Panama]

Ok, we're officially at the 5 month mark, so no more counting by weeks!

 

[JanS]

we're officially at the 5 month mark, so no more counting by weeks!

I meant to start doing Olive monthly too but I forgot to weigh her last week when she turned 8 months...

 

[remy]

Remy
DOB: 12/29/2022

2/23/23 - 8 weeks - 13.3lbs
3/5/23 - 9 weeks - 17.5lbs
3/13/23 - 10 weeks - 22.7lbs
3/23/23 - 12 weeks - 26lbs
4/13/23 - 15 weeks - 36lbs
7/17/23 - 28 weeks - 66lbs
8/9/23 - 32 weeks - 71.5lbs
9/13/23 - 37 weeks - 79lbs
11/21/23 - 47 weeks - 75.7lbs

So when he was weighed in September I realized that his waist line was starting to disappear. I started to be more mindful of how much he was eating, and he lost a little over 3lbs in 2 months. Also have been exercising a bit more now that it’s cooler out.

My question is, does he look “better” now? Too thin or ideal? Body score is a 4 according to the vet. (Long story short, we went to the vet tonight because he threw up a few times. They couldn’t figure out why, but thankfully by the time we left the vet he was mostly back to normal!)

First picture was September 30th second was November 17th. Sort of a weird angle in the first, but you can tell he was getting chubby. Thankfully his skin isn’t all dry and flaky like it was then either lol.

 

[Rits]

Remy
DOB: 12/29/2022

2/23/23 - 8 weeks - 13.3lbs
3/5/23 - 9 weeks - 17.5lbs
3/13/23 - 10 weeks - 22.7lbs
3/23/23 - 12 weeks - 26lbs
4/13/23 - 15 weeks - 36lbs
7/17/23 - 28 weeks - 66lbs
8/9/23 - 32 weeks - 71.5lbs
9/13/23 - 37 weeks - 79lbs
11/21/23 - 47 weeks - 75.7lbs

So when he was weighed in September I realized that his waist line was starting to disappear. I started to be more mindful of how much he was eating, and he lost a little over 3lbs in 2 months. Also have been exercising a bit more now that it’s cooler out.

My question is, does he look “better” now? Too thin or ideal? Body score is a 4 according to the vet. (Long story short, we went to the vet tonight because he threw up a few times. They couldn’t figure out why, but thankfully by the time we left the vet he was mostly back to normal!)

First picture was September 30th second was November 17th. Sort of a weird angle in the first, but you can tell he was getting chubby. Thankfully his skin isn’t all dry and flaky like it was then either lol. View attachment 140341View attachment 140342

He looks great now. No more no less. Do you have a side shot comparison too? His muscle tone will improve as he matures and uses those hormones to go from a boy to a man so to speak But it'll be a long slow burn. He will most likely look his absolute best when he is 3+

Interesting that his coat is better too!

 

[remy]

He looks great now. No more no less. Do you have a side shot comparison too? His muscle tone will improve as he matures and uses those hormones to go from a boy to a man so to speak But it'll be a long slow burn. He will most likely look his absolute best when he is 3+

Interesting that his coat is better too!

I looked quick and couldn’t find any great side shots. Most are at an odd angle or he’s twisted to one side lol. I know I have a stacked picture from September, so I try to get a new one to compare it to. I feel like his tuck has always looked the same regardless of his weight. When I get a new picture to compare I’ll know if it’s changed.

The first picture was (I believe) when the hives were finally going away. It left his skin pretty dry, but that has improved a ton with time! I hope they don’t come back but I’m curious if he’ll get them again next summer.

 

[JanS]

He looks perfect now.

 

[remy]

He looks great now. No more no less. Do you have a side shot comparison too? His muscle tone will improve as he matures and uses those hormones to go from a boy to a man so to speak But it'll be a long slow burn. He will most likely look his absolute best when he is 3+

Interesting that his coat is better too!

I got a side photo for you. I feel like he looks the same from the side? The first photo is from September 27th, second is from today (November 25th).

The first photo was taken from a lower angle. I couldn’t find my tripod I used for that one, so I put the phone up on a barstool today .

Not the best stacks, especially because they both have the awkward giraffe neck lol.

 

[Ravenbird]

I like his latest weight best. And he looks a little "tighter", like more fit, harder muscle.

 

[Rits]

I got a side photo for you. I feel like he looks the same from the side? The first photo is from September 27th, second is from today (November 25th).

The first photo was taken from a lower angle. I couldn’t find my tripod I used for that one, so I put the phone up on a barstool today .
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Not the best stacks, especially because they both have the awkward giraffe neck lol.

He looks more fit and poured into his skin in latest. Especially around the lat muscle on the ribs, and in the tuck. His croup looks nicer too. Almost like he was carrying a little fat pocket on his hip bone.

His front is so nice!

 

[remy]

He looks more fit and poured into his skin in latest. Especially around the lat muscle on the ribs, and in the tuck. His croup looks nicer too. Almost like he was carrying a little fat pocket on his hip bone.

His front is so nice!

Now that you point those things out I can notice them more! At quick glance he looked exactly the same to me lol.

I feel like he’s always been a little hip high, and now I wonder if that was exaggerated by some extra fat being there.

I like his latest weight best. And he looks a little "tighter", like more fit, harder muscle.

I think he’s a much better weight now too, it’s just harder for me to see the difference from the side compared to the top view which was a more obvious difference.

 

[DracoDobie]

DRACO'S WEIGHT/HEIGHT CHECK IN
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~12 weeks: 35lbs
~16 weeks: 44lbs
~20 weeks: 50lbs
~25 weeks: 60lbs 26''
~13 months: 80lbs 27'5''
~14 months: 82lbs 28"
~15 months: 85lbs 28"
~15/2 months: 88lbs 28"
~17 months: 90lbs 28'5"
~21 months: 95lbs 28'5"
~ almost 2 years: 100lbs 28'5"

It's turned out he's full euro, just has a snipey snout. I never expected him to get this big, I tried cutting down his food, he exercises a lot, 4+ hours a day of off leash freedom, but I couldn't stop it. I really hope he stays this weight. Good thing he's extremely obedient.

 

[JanS]

Olive
DOB 3/9/2023
5/16/23 (9 weeks, 5 days) - 12.6#
5/22/23 (10.5 weeks) - 14.4# as per vets scale
6/1/23 (12 weeks) - 16.5# as per vets scale
6/8/23 (13 weeks) - 19.0#
6/15/23 (14 weeks) - 21.6#
6/22/23 (15 weeks) - 23.8
6/29/23 - (16 weeks) - 25.8# as per vets scale
7/6/23 - (17 weeks - almost 4 months) - 28.0#
7/13/23 - (18 wks) - 30.2#
7/20/23 - (19 wks) - 32.2#
7/27 23 - (20 wks) - 33.8#
8/3/23 - (21 wks) - 35.6#
8/10/23 - (22 wks - 5 months) 36.8#
8/17/23 - (23 wks) - 37.8#
8/24/23 - (24 wks) - 38.6#
8/31/23 - (25 wks) - 40.8#
9/7/23 - (26 wks - almost 6 months) - 41.8#
9/21/23 - (28 wks) - 45.0#
10/9/23 - (7 months) - 47.6#
12/9/23 - (9 months) - 50.8#

 

[Panama]

 

[JanS]

Olive
DOB 3/9/2023
5/16/23 (9 weeks, 5 days) - 12.6#
5/22/23 (10.5 weeks) - 14.4# as per vets scale
6/1/23 (12 weeks) - 16.5# as per vets scale
6/8/23 (13 weeks) - 19.0#
6/15/23 (14 weeks) - 21.6#
6/22/23 (15 weeks) - 23.8
6/29/23 - (16 weeks) - 25.8# as per vets scale
7/6/23 - (17 weeks - almost 4 months) - 28.0#
7/13/23 - (18 wks) - 30.2#
7/20/23 - (19 wks) - 32.2#
7/27 23 - (20 wks) - 33.8#
8/3/23 - (21 wks) - 35.6#
8/10/23 - (22 wks - 5 months) 36.8#
8/17/23 - (23 wks) - 37.8#
8/24/23 - (24 wks) - 38.6#
8/31/23 - (25 wks) - 40.8#
9/7/23 - (26 wks - almost 6 months) - 41.8#
9/21/23 - (28 wks) - 45.0#
10/9/23 - (7 months) - 47.6#
12/9/23 - (9 months) - 50.8#
12/29/2 - (9.75 months) - 52.2# (vet scale)

 

[JanS]

Elroy
DOB 9/21/22

11/25/22 (9 weeks) - 15#
12/2/22 (10 weeks) - 18.2#
12/9/22 (11 weeks) - 20.6#
12/14/22 (12 weeks) - 22.6# as per the vets scale
12/22/22 (13 weeks) - 25.8#
12/29/22 (14 weeks) - 28.4#
1/5/23 (15 weeks) - 32.4#
1/12/23 (16 weeks) - 35.0#
1/23/23 (17.5 weeks) - 40.0# as per the vets scale
2/1/23 (19 weeks) - 42.6#
2/15/23 (21 weeks) - 47.4#
3/1/23 (23 weeks) - 51.4#
3/21/23 (26 weeks or 6 months) - 56.6#
7/28/23 (10 months) - 68.0#
1/8/24 (15.5 Months) - 78.0#

 

[Rits]

Stavros, DOB: 4/5/23 (Male)
14 weeks - 30.4 (7/13)
16 weeks - 37.2 (7/25)
19 weeks - 43.6 (8/18)
24 weeks/5.5 months - 58 (9/22)
26 weeks/6 months - 62 lbs (10/5)
9 months - 81.2 lbs

 

[Panama]

 

[MichiH]

Olive
DOB 3/9/2023
5/16/23 (9 weeks, 5 days) - 12.6#
5/22/23 (10.5 weeks) - 14.4# as per vets scale
6/1/23 (12 weeks) - 16.5# as per vets scale
6/8/23 (13 weeks) - 19.0#
6/15/23 (14 weeks) - 21.6#
6/22/23 (15 weeks) - 23.8
6/29/23 - (16 weeks) - 25.8# as per vets scale
7/6/23 - (17 weeks - almost 4 months) - 28.0#
7/13/23 - (18 wks) - 30.2#
7/20/23 - (19 wks) - 32.2#
7/27 23 - (20 wks) - 33.8#
8/3/23 - (21 wks) - 35.6#
8/10/23 - (22 wks - 5 months) 36.8#
8/17/23 - (23 wks) - 37.8#
8/24/23 - (24 wks) - 38.6#
8/31/23 - (25 wks) - 40.8#
9/7/23 - (26 wks - almost 6 months) - 41.8#
9/21/23 - (28 wks) - 45.0#
10/9/23 - (7 months) - 47.6#
12/9/23 - (9 months) - 50.8#

Aww Pepper is 36.1 at 22 weeks

 

[JanS]

Aww Pepper is 36.1 at 22 weeks

Wow that's pretty close then.