Doberman puppy owners - track your weight gain here

[PandoraB]

Probably the easiest way to compare would be to use the Search box and make sure to click the 'Search this thread only" option and then also remember to put quotes around "17 weeks" otherwise it will pickup anything with 17 or weeks I think. Here's a link to that search
Search Results for Query: "17 weeks" | Doberman Chat Forum: Talk About Doberman Pinschers[thread]=2299

I got an error message when I tried to search within the thread. I'm sure I screwed something up. lol Your search link worked though and I found a few. Based on those Luna is tall for her age and gender which is consistent with the way she looks. Until recently she looked tall and skinny with big feet. With the increased amounts of food she's filled out but still looks tall with long legs and big feet. She kinda looks like a gangly giraffe when she walks but when she runs she's poetry in motion.

 

[Drogon]

but when she runs she's poetry in motion.

Drogon wasn't very graceful runner until around 6 months. Once he figured out how to run, he wasn't very good at stopping or sharp turns. He's gonna be 1 year in a few days and he's finally got coordination enough to make a full speed sharp turn without looking like and old Great Dane

 

[AresMyDobie]

Drogon wasn't very graceful runner until around 6 months. Once he figured out how to run, he wasn't very good at stopping or sharp turns. He's gonna be 1 year in a few days and he's finally got coordination enough to make a full speed sharp turn without looking like and old Great Dane

Hahahaha Ares is the same way !!!

 

[PandoraB]

Drogon wasn't very graceful runner until around 6 months. Once he figured out how to run, he wasn't very good at stopping or sharp turns. He's gonna be 1 year in a few days and he's finally got coordination enough to make a full speed sharp turn without looking like and old Great Dane

Last weekend we had Luna out with the neighbour's huge 10 month old German Shephard who weighs about 80 pounds. They love to play but Luna can get squished if we're not careful. They started throwing sticks as a distraction and it was just amazing - Luna had incredible speed and looked so graceful. I was amazed! I haven't had much chance to have her off leash yet because it's been hunting season around my cottage and I'm not taking any chances. I'm now afraid to take her to the off leash parks in the city where I live after hearing all of the terrible stories. We throw a ball in the house and she's getting really good at that but it's not the same as being outside. We have lots of balls and a frisbee and I'm itching to get her outside regularly off leash with them. We will be starting obedience training soon which I'm really looking forward to.

 

[Prushanks]

She kinda looks like a gangly giraffe when she walks..

Exactly!! I kept likening Miesha to a freshly foaled horse but the Giraffe imagery is even better!!
I tried doing the search to for "13 weeks" but didn't come up with many comparisons... but i probably did it wrong! Hell, i don't even know if i do the rating icons right!!

 

[PandoraB]

Exactly!! I kept likening Miesha to a freshly foaled horse but the Giraffe imagery is even better!!
I tried doing the search to for "13 weeks" but didn't come up with many comparisons... but i probably did it wrong! Hell, i don't even know if i do the rating icons right!!

I have been using the foal comparison as well! lol Luna's not quite as unco-ordinated when she walks as she used to be but I was still really surprised when she finally had the opportunity to run off leash with the German Shepard how graceful she was in comparison. Just so graceful and athletic. I think I'm going to take her over to the track at a high school near here today and throw the ball for her. Technically she isn't supposed to be off leash there but as long as no one else is around it should be ok. At this age no one should freak out anyway. When she's full grown it might not be as well received. lol

I had some problems with the searches too. I tried a couple of times previously to search in this thread. I'm quite sure the problem is with ME and not the website!! I used to be an addicted member on a couple of forums (read: knock down drag out hockey debate forums!) but now I'm more of a laid back Facebook person and I'm out of practice with the forum thing.

 

[Prushanks]

I have been using the foal comparison as well! lol Luna's not quite as unco-ordinated when she walks as she used to be but I was still really surprised when she finally had the opportunity to run off leash with the German Shepard how graceful she was in comparison. Just so graceful and athletic. I think I'm going to take her over to the track at a high school near here today and throw the ball for her. Technically she isn't supposed to be off leash there but as long as no one else is around it should be ok. At this age no one should freak out anyway. When she's full grown it might not be as well received. lol

I had some problems with the searches too. I tried a couple of times previously to search in this thread. I'm quite sure the problem is with ME and not the website!! I used to be an addicted member on a couple of forums (read: knock down drag out hockey debate forums!) but now I'm more of a laid back Facebook person and I'm out of practice with the forum thing.

Don't laugh but DCF is the only social media i've ever done... unless you count pintrest.. LOL!! I had read through some of the "Hockey" forums [awesome analogy btw] but they scared the bejesus out of me and luckily came across this Oasis of Friendly Doberlove!
Miesha is def better at running than walking too... she is pretty much at the point of outrunning Tank, at least in shorter distances... Man... he is gonna be peeved when she gets a little bigger! I hope he doesn't turn into a curmudgeon as he ages on!!

 

[PandoraB]

Don't laugh but DCF is the only social media i've ever done... unless you count pintrest.. LOL!! I had read through some of the "Hockey" forums [awesome analogy btw] but they scared the bejesus out of me and luckily came across this Oasis of Friendly Doberlove!
Miesha is def better at running than walking too... she is pretty much at the point of outrunning Tank, at least in shorter distances... Man... he is gonna be peeved when she gets a little bigger! I hope he doesn't turn into a curmudgeon as he ages on!!

Wow - you aren't even on Facebook?? lol

I was surprised that Luna was giving the German Shepard a run for the money! I love German Shepards too and this one is a big friendly guy who loves to play so by next spring I think play time will get interesting. At this point we have to protect Luna from herself because she doesn't think that the 50 pound size difference is an issue and dives right in to the wrestling match. That's my girl!

 

[Prushanks]

Wow - you aren't even on Facebook?? lol

I was surprised that Luna was giving the German Shepard a run for the money! I love German Shepards too and this one is a big friendly guy who loves to play so by next spring I think play time will get interesting. At this point we have to protect Luna from herself because she doesn't think that the 50 pound size difference is an issue and dives right in to the wrestling match. That's my girl!

Hahahah!! Nope!! I am fervently anti-FB!! I got completely turned off to it because one of my "dear friends" [mutual matron of honors/longtime childhood friend] preferred to spend her time posting and updating the WORLD about her life rather than actually interact [call, txt, etc] with me... so i boycott all social media... and actually.. it's a slippery slope for me as i am now seeing with DCF... i can't stay off of it!! Best i not join the biggest social media service in the world!! HAHAHAH!!
LOL!! I totally see that!! Dont want to end up with a Luna-pancake! In a week or two she's gonna run circles around the GSD with a proud little swagger!!!

 

[MischasMomma]

Not a perfect comparison picture but you get the gist... 12 weeks to almost 11 months! And poor misty still not thrilled to be sat on by a doberman! Poor old girl tolerates a lot!

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[Prushanks]

Born 9/18/15
9wks 3days: 22.8lbs
11wks [12/4/15]: 27.2lbs
12 wks [12/11/15] 30.5 lbs
13 wks [12/18/15] 34.4 lbs & 19 inches!

14 wks [12/25/15] 36.0 lbs & 19.5 inches! (Treating diarrhea this week.. i/d, rice & rice water diet. ... solid today though! Fingers crossed!)

 

[Drogon]

14 wks [12/25/15] 36.0 lbs & 19.5 inches! (Treating diarrhea this week.. i/d, rice & rice water diet. ... solid today though! Fingers crossed!)

We went through diarrhea stages too - not fun. I just noticed that "Miesha" is really "Superior Dobermans Killah Cupcake". I don't know your pup's pedigree but there's a good chance she shares some common ancestry with Drogon.

 

[Prushanks]

We went through diarrhea stages too - not fun. I just noticed that "Miesha" is really "Superior Dobermans Killah Cupcake". I don't know your pup's pedigree but there's a good chance she shares some common ancestry with Drogon.

Totally possible!! He's a gorgeous beast... Miesha would be lucky to be related to such a stud muffin!!
I don't have her stuff from the AKC yet but i'll send you the links to her parents pedigrees and let me know!!

 

[PandoraB]

Born: August 19, 2015
13 weeks - 22 lbs
14 weeks - 23.5 lbs
16 weeks - 28 lbs
17 weeks - 32.5 lb 20.5 inches

18 weeks - 34 lbs - 21.5 inches today.

Luna is a month older than Miesha @Prushanks and she weighs less despite some pretty impressive gains in the last month. Miesha is huge! lol

We are having similar issues with loose stools which I'm not loving. Luna isn't having full on diarrhea and is having some normal and then some with loose formed stools but also someo loose hardly formed stools in between. I think it's the new food so I'm considering another switch. She doesn't seem to love the new food either. It was ok when we were still mixing with the chicken based food that she loved but once we transitioned to the new food which has duck and salmon she doesn't seem to like it as much. I hate to switch again but I might try Fromm.

Another question - when should we switch from 3 meals a day to 2 feedings?

 

[Prushanks]

18 weeks - 34 lbs - 21.5 inches today.

Luna is a month older than Miesha @Prushanks and she weighs less despite some pretty impressive gains in the last month. Miesha is huge! lol

We are having similar issues with loose stools which I'm not loving. Luna isn't having full on diarrhea and is having some normal and then some with loose formed stools but also someo loose hardly formed stools in between. I think it's the new food so I'm considering another switch. She doesn't seem to love the new food either. It was ok when we were still mixing with the chicken based food that she loved but once we transitioned to the new food which has duck and salmon she doesn't seem to like it as much. I hate to switch again but I might try Fromm.

Another question - when should we switch from 3 meals a day to 2 feedings?

Lol, she def is a beast.. her dad is 120# & 29" and her mom is 90# & 28.5"... if she continues on this rate she's prob going to outweigh her mom when she's an adult! The size dif is prob just their genetics.. Luna is absolutely stunning and gaining/growing beautifully!! You are doing an awesome job Mom!!

Oh... the diarrhea [pudding really..]... i'm gonna start a thread about the tales of woe... Miesha has EXACTLY as you described. Not due to food change but dietary indiscretions.. just as i would get her a full 24-36 perfect.. she'd grab something and Eff it all up!!
You can feed 3xday up to 6 months.. as you see fit for her, after 6 its good time to go to two.
[Miesha was free feeding until her bout of diarrhea. We only free-fed because she wasn't eating much at her meals.. but now she's on a schedule thank goodness!]

 

[Drogon]

i'll send you the links to her parents pedigrees and let me know!!

Yep at least on in common (maybe more)
IDC SIEGER Fedor del Nasi

PS SIEGER means Champion / Winner ( I had to look that up lol)

 

[Prushanks]

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Prushanks Quote:
Lol, she def is a beast.. her dad is 120# & 29" and her mom is 90# & 28.5"... if she continues on this rate she's prob going to outweigh her mom when she's an adult! The size dif is prob just their genetics.. Luna is absolutely stunning and gaining/growing beautifully!! You are doing an awesome job Mom!!

Oh... the diarrhea [pudding really..]... i'm gonna start a thread about the tales of woe... Miesha has EXACTLY as you described. Not due to food change but dietary indiscretions.. just as i would get her a full 24-36 perfect.. she'd grab something and Eff it all up!!
You can feed 3xday up to 6 months.. as you see fit for her, after 6 its good time to go to two.
[Miesha was free feeding until her bout of diarrhea. We only free-fed because she wasn't eating much at her meals.. but now she's on a schedule thank goodness!]
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Yikes her parents oversized lol ! But she's still a cutie

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I would just like to say that it is passive aggressive comments like this that made me hesitant to post any info about my dog and her lineage. For the record, I would never make a judgmental comment about anyones dog. I came on this forum to avoid that.
You're damn right she's "STILL" a cutie... and she's wicked smart, and beautiful, and healthy... and has everything i love in a Dobermann... if slightly larger than the "accepted standard"... which i have no problem with because she and her parents are healthy. I will leave it at that.

 

[MischasMomma]

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Prushanks Quote:
Lol, she def is a beast.. her dad is 120# & 29" and her mom is 90# & 28.5"... if she continues on this rate she's prob going to outweigh her mom when she's an adult! The size dif is prob just their genetics.. Luna is absolutely stunning and gaining/growing beautifully!! You are doing an awesome job Mom!!

Oh... the diarrhea [pudding really..]... i'm gonna start a thread about the tales of woe... Miesha has EXACTLY as you described. Not due to food change but dietary indiscretions.. just as i would get her a full 24-36 perfect.. she'd grab something and Eff it all up!!
You can feed 3xday up to 6 months.. as you see fit for her, after 6 its good time to go to two.
[Miesha was free feeding until her bout of diarrhea. We only free-fed because she wasn't eating much at her meals.. but now she's on a schedule thank goodness!]
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Yikes her parents oversized lol ! But she's still a cutie

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I would just like to say that it is passive aggressive comments like this that made me hesitant to post any info about my dog and her lineage. For the record, I would never make a judgmental comment about anyones dog. I came on this forum to avoid that.
You're damn right she's "STILL" a cutie... and she's wicked smart, and beautiful, and healthy... and has everything i love in a Dobermann... if slightly larger than the "accepted standard"... which i have no problem with because she and her parents are healthy. I will leave it at that.

Which is Probably why the post was then deleted, they didn't want it to come off sounding rude or mean. I won't get into the size argument, because I've seen it too much on here and I'm not knowledgeable enough on the topic, but "oversized" dobes can come with a host of health issues because of being a larger size. Many people will say "there is a breed standard for a reason". Like I said I personally don't know much about it, just speculating here.

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[Prushanks]

With deepest respect, be that as it may, it was still said and sent to me. I am on this forum to beam about my puppy along with everyone elses, not to point out faults or make judgements. I think every single dog i've seen here is gorgeous regardless of fitting a set standard and enjoy reading about how much their owners love them. I may be somewhat naive and all rainbows and unicorns, but i was somewhat taken aback to see that kind of comment here. Look, i jumped the gun on posting it, and i don't want to start something up, so i apologize for bringing it up.. i should have kept it to myself.

 

[Drogon]

Many people will say "there is a breed standard for a reason".

There's more than one 'standard' and in a few days most of our dogs will be out of FCI standard regardless of their size.