Wanted to add I have only been feeding raw for two weeks about and it's not easy
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I have recently started thinking about raw.
I've been there with the breeder thing. This breeder, though, I don't feel badly about overall. I like them. They're really there for me when I contact them with questions. But I do really doubt the Dobe I wound up with. Not just size. Hoping he is just a very slow-maturing dog. He actually shows fearfulness sometimes about seeing a man on the sidewalk ahead. Every once in a while. He is a huge baby about nail trimming and seems to have a very very low pain tolerance. Bad news in what is supposed to be a super duper working-line Dobermann.
But I digress.
TheDoctor'sMom
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I just came up from the raw thread tombs, lol! There were lots of opinions on that very topic, haha!!! I think my current question that I haven't found an answer to yet is when is the best age to start the switch. Gonna go make a thread for that...
Lol there aren't many raw feeders on here :/
If there's not a lot of experience on raw feeding on here, I can get you in contact with my trainer on Facebook if you want. She has bred and shown dobes for 30+ years and feeds only raw. She is not one of the pushy "you need to do things my way" type but happily answers any questions. I decided against raw and she helped me chose the best kibble for us rather than look down at me for not doing it "her way".
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There are actually quite a few, but we just have a different section on raw feeding.
Raw & Home Cooked Diets
That's what I was saying. A few isn't that many in comparison to kibble feeders. So it kinda rough to get started once you do though it's not hard
wasn't dissing anyone.
TheDoctor'sMom
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The Doctor is 15 weeks today: 32.8 lbs and between 19.5-20" tall. He wouldn't stand up well for me to get a very accurate measurement.
He is definitely starting to quickly put on the weight and height. We go for shots tomorrow so we will see what the vet's scales say and report how different it is!
He is definitely starting to quickly put on the weight and height. We go for shots tomorrow so we will see what the vet's scales say and report how different it is!
TheDoctor'sMom
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The vet's scales said 29.7 lbs. My scales this morning said he weighed 33 lbs... I think the vet may want to recalibrate! Either way, we are looking at 10 lbs gained in 3 weeks. The vet kept talking about how big he is and saying she estimates he will hit 90-100. I think that is high, I'm thinking between 80-90, but he is probably going to be close to 28" with how tall he already is.
flynnmansvelt01
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Pluto turns 6 months in 2 days, he is about 55 pounds give or take, and about 24 inches
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9 months 80 pounds and 28 inches tall euro. He's all legs right now hahaha
TheDoctor'sMom
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The Doctor is 16 weeks and is 34.4 lbs and 21". He is super leggy right now, so he looks like he needs to eat more but given that he has gained 6 lbs and grown 3" in 2 weeks I think this is just a growth spurt period. Hopefully, the next two weeks are a catching up period with his weight, otherwise he is going to be one funny looking puppy!! 
DeniseA
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@TheDoctor'sMom When Addie was younger we had several weeks where he put on five pounds. I was always amazed when we had him weighed but the vet kept saying he was looking great and even asked what we were feed
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Drogon
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My pup turned 9 months old at the end of Sept. Haven't weighed him in a few weeks but last weighed 85lbs. Between 8-9 months he grew 2 inches (now 28"). He looks thinner to me so I don't think he has gained much weight over that time period. Prior to this growth spurt, his Ring Sport trainer had been telling me that he looked heavy.
Anyway - just trying to say that it will all even out in the end so don't be concerned with how they grow
Anyway - just trying to say that it will all even out in the end so don't be concerned with how they grow
If 28 inches now what are the chances of them getting taller then that since they have awhile still to grow ?
Drogon
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My guess is that they're done getting taller and will just 'fill out' now.
I don't think they will fill out till their second year :/ I'm hoping Ares doesn't get taller but he's been 28 inches for awhile I dunno we will see he looks taller recently I guess I need to measure him again
TheDoctor'sMom
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I'm not actually too concerned. It was more in jest about how he seems to be growing in height pretty rapidly. [emoji6]
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