Doberman puppy owners - track your weight gain here

[Crutch & Ursa's Veteran]

Thanks everyone for your weight/age posts. I didn't know if Crutch was "on par" with all the other highly loved male dobie pups on the site, but it appears he's close. He weighed 33.4# on his vet visit Feb 3 (one day shy of 17wks old). Hope a big growth spurt starts soon? He goes back to the vet on Feb 26...i'll post that weight as soon as I know. Again, I appreciate you all!

 

[JanS]

Thanks for adding Crutch to the lineup! I don't think that weight is too bad at all for 17 weeks.

 

[Crutch & Ursa's Veteran]

Thank You, Ma'am;..It started to sound like he was a bit small for a male even tho his dad's name is Titan (110# according to breeder).

 

[Marinegeekswife]

Thank You, Ma'am;..It started to sound like he was a bit small for a male even tho his dad's name is Titan (110# according to breeder).

Not a bad thing. You don't want them too big as that can lead to issues later in life like lack of agility and joint issues.

 

[Lilredobie]

Gunnar is growing nicely!
13wks-30lbs
15wks-41lbs
18wks-50lbs
Haven't used any Sure Grow, just cooking him lots of food! Not sure where he puts it all!
Thought of getting him the Sure Grow but read of the complications that can arise from calcium supplements. Anyone have or heard of such issues with the Sure Grow? Just curious.

 

[Chief13]

Chief's weight progress:
13 weeks 35.4 lbs
14 weeks 37.1 lbs
15 weeks 40.0 lbs
16 weeks 44.3 lbs
17 weeks 50.8 lbs
18 weeks 52.6 lbs
19 weeks 54.6 lbs
20 weeks 57.2 lbs
21 weeks 60.1 lbs
5 months 63.5 lbs
5 1/2 months 70.5 lbs
6 months 75.1 lbs
6 1/2 months 78.1 lbs
7 months 82.9
7 1/2 months 87.4 lbs
8 months 88.3 lbs
8 1/2 months 92.5 lbs
9 months 93.2 lbs
9 1/2 months 91.0
I have no idea why he has lost weight but am going to keep a close eye on him for a while. I didnt expect much of a gain but sure didnt think he would lose any weight at 9 1/2 months.

 

[Chief13]

 

[kdsweet41]

I'll add Ernie to the list:
@ 9 weeks: 15.6# (at vet for ear cropping)
@10 weeks: 16.8# (at vet for stitches removed - wondered if that was slightly off though bc the following Monday at a different vet he weighed 19.2)
@11 weeks (last night): 20.8# (weighed with scale at home- finally bought one..we haven't had one in forever.. easier to ignore the effects of my lack of exercising lately )

To me he looks/feels like he's at a good weight. He had roundworms at 8 weeks which we promptly got out of his system, but for a couple of days looked a little thin due to those.

Does his weight sound relatively normal?

 

[Crutch & Ursa's Veteran]

I'll add Ernie to the list:
@ 9 weeks: 15.6# (at vet for ear cropping)
@10 weeks: 16.8# (at vet for stitches removed - wondered if that was slightly off though bc the following Monday at a different vet he weighed 19.2)
@11 weeks (last night): 20.8# (weighed with scale at home- finally bought one..we haven't had one in forever.. easier to ignore the effects of my lack of exercising lately )

To me he looks/feels like he's at a good weight. He had roundworms at 8 weeks which we promptly got out of his system, but for a couple of days looked a little thin due to those.

Does his weight sound relatively normal?

I myself joined these good folks to learn about such things as this, but in my very limited knowledge, it don't sound too bad. I was concerned that Crutch was too light, but in one week he gained considerably, so I don't worry anymore. Talk to seasoned pro's like Vonn, Jan etc...the'll set you straight.
In addition, I only have access to the scales at the Vet's office...I asked my wife to hol the dog and step on the scales for weight, then put him down and re-weigh. She said no...and that the scales lie too bad for this purpose

 

[JanS]

.I asked my wife to hol the dog and step on the scales for weight, then put him down and re-weigh. She said no...and that the scales lie too bad for this purpose

I agree, they're accurate for the dog, but just seem wrong for us. LOL

 

[smorris]

Tara weighed in at 19lbs at 10wks.

 

[Lilredobie]

Gunnar is growing nicely!
13wks-30lbs
15wks-41lbs
18wks-50lbs
19wks-55lbs

 

[Lilredobie]

 

[Archer]

ARIA'S 26 WEEK (6.5 mo) MEASUREMENT

WEIGHT: 56 lbs
HEIGHT: 24"
LENGTH: 24"
CHEST: 28"

 

[kdsweet41]

Ernie:

10 weeks: 16.8 lb
11 weeks: 20.8 lb
12 weeks: 24.4 lb

 

[Chief13]

Hi all, just picked up my new baby girl Chloe tonight at exactly 8 weeks. She is 10.8 lbs. Today is also Chiefs 10 month birthday and his is 95.5 lbs. Starting to gain weight again : )

 

[Chief13]

BTW Chloe comes from AKC American lines. Sire is 110 lbs and Dam is 95 lbs. Curious to see her size as an adult : ). Still think Chief will top off at around a buck 05.

 

[JanS]

Hi all, just picked up my new baby girl Chloe tonight at exactly 8 weeks. She is 10.8 lbs. Today is also Chiefs 10 month birthday and his is 95.5 lbs. Starting to gain weight again : )

Congrats! I didn't know you were getting a new pup but you should start a thread and post some pics.
Wow, that's quite big for American lines but it's impossible to tell for sure how big she'll be since they're all different.

 

[Archer]

Hi all, just picked up my new baby girl Chloe tonight at exactly 8 weeks. She is 10.8 lbs. Today is also Chiefs 10 month birthday and his is 95.5 lbs. Starting to gain weight again : )

Congrats. Wow, you will have your hands full with two puppies! Her parents sound like they are a bit large for NA lines. I agree...start a new thread and we would love to see pics of your new cutie-pie.

 

[Max1mus]

Man, some of these numbers got me going, :O. I guess my boy is just a slow gainer cause some of these numbers makes him feel small.