Doberman puppy owners - track your weight gain here

[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
20 weeks - 38 lbs
21 weeks - 40 lbs
5 months - 47 lbs
6 months - 48 lbs (??) - 25 inches

I had a heck of a time trying to weigh Luna. She's so much larger than the last time and wasn't thrilled by the whole concept so it was a struggle to hold her on the scale long enough to get a reading. The weight I got for her just doesn't make sense so maybe it's off from all of her squirming (and putting her foot on the door for leverage! lol). It can't be possible that she only gained 1 pound in a month can it?? She sure seems to weigh more and she's definitely bigger which the measurement attests to. I think she needs to get weighed at the vet to get a proper weight.

Here's some photos taken today. My daughter who was dog sitting while I was away is in the first pic and yes she did a pretty good job with the posting fortunately. The top of Luna's ears (1 in particular) continue to be very soft so it looks like we will be posting for awhile yet.

 

[JanS]

It can't be possible that she only gained 1 pound in a month can it?? She sure seems to weigh more and she's definitely bigger which the measurement attests to.

The squirming has messed us up more than once too so I had to redo it a few times to get an accurate weight. She's looking great!

 

[PandoraB]

The squirming has messed us up more than once too so I had to redo it a few times to get an accurate weight. She's looking great!

Thanks! Maybe I'll try again tomorrow morning. Did you notice Luna's "birthday present"? lol I got her a new collar - it's a martingale with peace signs all over it and looks pretty cool. It matches the new black wrap for her ears. I gave her a bath today and then reposted with shorter backer rods. Birthday girl is looking pretty stylin today!

 

[carl]

Yesterday Fritz was 14 wks. old and right on 27 Lbs. Seems like he's growing more lengthwise now than in height. Carl

 

[bomary]

Jax is 5 & 1/2 mos. (and two days!). 57 pounds. I think he's about ready to take advantage of the fact that I took the back seat out of my Jeep for him. He's struggling to get comfortable in the passenger seat....although it still seems his absolute favorite spot in the car would be my lap!
I cannot believe how big my baby is!

 

[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 in
14 wks [12/25/15] 36.0 lbs & 19.5 in
15 wks [1/1/16] 37.6lbs & 20 in
16 wks [1/8/16] 41lbs & 20.75 in
17 wks [1/15/16] 43.2 lbs & 21"
18 wks [1/22/16] 44.4 lbs & 21.75"
19 wks [1/29/16] 45.4 lbs & 22"
20 wks [2/5/16] 45 lbs & 22.75"
21 wks [2/12/16] 46 lbs & 23.25"
22 wks -or- 5 Calendar months [2/19/16] 49 lbs & 23.5"

23wks [2/26/16] 50.2 lbs & 23.5"

Not much growth... but certainly in A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E. This girl is a loud mouthed brat.. I guess because she thinks she's "a woman now" that she can get away with talking back. j/k. But she is a real PITA. I'm obviously doing something wrong.

 

[bomary]

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 in
14 wks [12/25/15] 36.0 lbs & 19.5 in
15 wks [1/1/16] 37.6lbs & 20 in
16 wks [1/8/16] 41lbs & 20.75 in
17 wks [1/15/16] 43.2 lbs & 21"
18 wks [1/22/16] 44.4 lbs & 21.75"
19 wks [1/29/16] 45.4 lbs & 22"
20 wks [2/5/16] 45 lbs & 22.75"
21 wks [2/12/16] 46 lbs & 23.25"
22 wks -or- 5 Calendar months [2/19/16] 49 lbs & 23.5"

23wks [2/26/16] 50.2 lbs & 23.5"

Not much growth... but certainly in A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E. This girl is a loud mouthed brat.. I guess because she thinks she's "a woman now" that she can get away with talking back. j/k. But she is a real PITA. I'm obviously doing something wrong.

Ha Ha...I knew I'd be seeing you on this thread today!!..I look forward to "weigh in" just like you! My weigh in used to be on Friday too, but it's Wednesday now just because we've been at the dang vet the last two Wednesdays!
I seriously doubt you are doing anything wrong. These babies are just smart and take a lot of work (as we are both learning). Jax was feeling fine this morning after his little vomiting thing last night (guess he just wanted to get out of his "test!"), but....he was definitely testing the boundaries...He also faked a couple of "emergency" potty alerts in the middle of the night.
Most important: Where are new pics of that pretty girl?

 

[PandoraB]

I tried weighing Luna again this morning. She turned 6 months on February 19th. She actually weighed 1 pound LESS than the last attempt - 47 lbs today and 48 lbs the last time. If these weights are accurate then she hasn't gained any weight since she was 5 months. Is this normal?? I see @Prushanks that your girl (woman child?? lol) has slowed down but at least she's still gaining isn't she? I don't get it?? Luna looks healthy, has a shiny coat, she's growing in height (25" at 6 months as I recall) and has tons of energy and gets pretty good exercise. Is that maybe the problem? Too much exercise? When she's at the off leash park she runs and wrestles like crazy with her "friends" (a bunch of puppies of similar age and size - her current BFFs are a cane corso male and a bouvier female). lol

On a completely unrelated note, I am SO OVER bully sticks!! I've always thought they smelled horrible but the last one was down right evil and Luna's bully stick breath right now is disgusting. Bully sticks were my saviour during the worst of teething but now they are banished for good!! Does anyone have any suggestions as to a quick fix for de-stenching her breath??

 

[JanS]

she's growing in height (25" at 6 months as I recall) and has tons of energy and gets pretty good exercise. Is that maybe the problem? Too much exercise?

They have their ups and downs but if I remember right Della would have a loll in weight gain sometimes too. The exercise could play a part too. If she doesn't look too thin I certainly wouldn't worry about it.

LOL about the bullies. Some are definitely way worse than others but it should wear off her breath after some water and perhaps a meal.

 

[Prushanks]

I tried weighing Luna again this morning. She turned 6 months on February 19th. She actually weighed 1 pound LESS than the last attempt - 47 lbs today and 48 lbs the last time. If these weights are accurate then she hasn't gained any weight since she was 5 months. Is this normal?? I see @Prushanks that your girl (woman child?? lol) has slowed down but at least she's still gaining isn't she? I don't get it?? Luna looks healthy, has a shiny coat, she's growing in height (25" at 6 months as I recall) and has tons of energy and gets pretty good exercise. Is that maybe the problem? Too much exercise? When she's at the off leash park she runs and wrestles like crazy with her "friends" (a bunch of puppies of similar age and size - her current BFFs are a cane corso male and a bouvier female). lol

On a completely unrelated note, I am SO OVER bully sticks!! I've always thought they smelled horrible but the last one was down right evil and Luna's bully stick breath right now is disgusting. Bully sticks were my saviour during the worst of teething but now they are banished for good!! Does anyone have any suggestions as to a quick fix for de-stenching her breath??

Hahah... Woman-child!! She's def slowed down, not sure if it's just a natural lull like @JanS mentioned or because of her constant food cutting and adjustments due GI issues. Blargh.. Maybe pop by the vet or a petco to have her weighed on a dog scale just to double check? All my weights are with a grain of salt.. +/- 1lb? Hahaha. Luna looks stunning in those last pics so im sure it's just a lull... i bet this spring she will spurt!

 

[AresMyDobie]

Don't fret they all gain and grow at their own pace they are just keeping their girlish figures

 

[Oh Little Oji]

I can tell you that Oji was sitting at 70 lbs. for a few months – maybe at around a year old. He has since lost weight. Down to 67, and now sitting at about 65 lbs. at 19 months. Bizarre that a young adult would lose weight.

 

[AresMyDobie]

I can tell you that Oji was sitting at 70 lbs. for a few months – maybe at around a year old. He has since lost weight. Down to 67, and now sitting at about 65 lbs. at 19 months. Bizarre that a young adult would lose weight.

I actually heard that some males have high ummm sex drives and can get in the way of weight gain lol

 

[Oh Little Oji]

I actually heard that some males have high ummm sex drives and can get in the way of weight gain lol

Well, he ain't havin' no sex that I know of! Seriously though, I know what you're talking about. I just have an unusually small male Doberman; and yes I'm bitter about it. Not just size: Every time someone meets him they assume he's a girl.

I'm curious what is Ares' weight currently.

 

[AresMyDobie]

Well, he ain't havin' no sex that I know of! Seriously though, I know what you're talking about. I just have an unusually small male Doberman; and yes I'm bitter about it. Not just size: Every time someone meets him they assume he's a girl.

I'm curious what is Ares' weight currently.

Lol I wonder if he has a quick motablism ? Maybe start 3 times a day feedings?
Oh and a lot of people just refer to things as she lol I got that with my golden a lot and he did not look like a female lol

Ares weight is 87 pounds 28"

 

[Oh Little Oji]

Lol I wonder if he has a quick motablism ? Maybe start 3 times a day feedings?
Oh and a lot of people just refer to things as she lol I got that with my golden a lot and he did not look like a female lol

Ares weight is 87 pounds 28"

Ah. Thanks. Yeah, Oji is actually right at 28" as well. At least he has that.

Metabolism. I would say yes – he has a fast metabolism.

Really what I believe to be the problem aside from his naturally small frame and head is that his G.I. system is too fragile to handle the nutrition he needs. His rib cage is visible, his spine is visually bony and you can see his hip bones. We've talked about this, I know.

Also, I bet if he had the head he should have, he would weigh a couple pounds more.

So, what I've got is a high-drive, power-packed, quick Doberman, but you've got to be careful that his windpipe and eyes don't get bumped if he's doing some hardcore activity.

 

[PandoraB]

YAY!! We finally hit 50 lbs (at 6 months 2 weeks)! So up 2 lbs from last week.

Reposted tonight too and her ears are looking a lot better than the last 2 times. No obvious flop at the top of the problem ear. I saw some pics of a brother and sister from Luna's litter the other day and their crops looked very different - much shorter and they appear to already be done posting. The vet seems to have done Luna's differently - a lot longer. I actually like a long crop but I guess it just takes longer. I love her ears!

Luna just got yet another collar - pink leather with spikes - her leash/collar basket is overflowing (I may have a problem! lol).

Oh and the other puppy news, finally got Luna's AKC registration transfer finalized today - she is now officially "Luna Werewolf of London".

Here's 2 pics taken after our weigh in - she looks small in these pics but it must just be the angle because she's big:





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
20 weeks - 38 lbs
21 weeks - 40 lbs
5 months - 47 lbs
6 months - 48 lbs - 25 inches
6 mths, 2 weeks - 50 lbs

 

[bomary]

Luna looks beautiful!
Jax has only gained .8 pound in a week and 1&2...he is now 57.8...3 days away from six months. I'm trying not to let it stress me out, but with his tummy issues this week, he still hasn't gotten back to his regular amount. I know I'm a bit much of a worrier....should I be worried? In the past when we've weighed, he's always gained several pounds...
He looks good to me... For what that's worth...??!

 

[PandoraB]

Well Luna didn't gain anything in a month but she's always had a beautiful healthy coat and had lots of energy so I tried not to freak out! lol Try being the operative word. I have been stressing about it for sure. She doesn't seem to eat as much as she used to. It seems like she has growth spurts just like my kids did when they were babies though. Jax seems to be a good weight for 6 months. Luna was only 48 pounds at 6 months and she's tall so she looks skinny but her ribs aren't sticking out. I'm actually thinking about taking her in to see the vet to get an official weigh in and a general look over so I don't stress unnecessarily. That would also give me an opportunity to complain about the lack of options my vet has for spaying (i.e. no OSS and no laproscopic). I'm sure they're going to love that! lol

 

[Prushanks]

YAY!! We finally hit 50 lbs (at 6 months 2 weeks)! So up 2 lbs from last week.

Reposted tonight too and her ears are looking a lot better than the last 2 times. No obvious flop at the top of the problem ear. I saw some pics of a brother and sister from Luna's litter the other day and their crops looked very different - much shorter and they appear to already be done posting. The vet seems to have done Luna's differently - a lot longer. I actually like a long crop but I guess it just takes longer. I love her ears!

Luna just got yet another collar - pink leather with spikes - her leash/collar basket is overflowing (I may have a problem! lol).

Oh and the other puppy news, finally got Luna's AKC registration transfer finalized today - she is now officially "Luna Werewolf of London".

Here's 2 pics taken after our weigh in - she looks small in these pics but it must just be the angle because she's big:

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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
20 weeks - 38 lbs
21 weeks - 40 lbs
5 months - 47 lbs
6 months - 48 lbs - 25 inches
6 mths, 2 weeks - 50 lbs

She's looking stunning! !!!