I think My golden is a runt

[daisybee]

Can anybody tell me if golden retrievers are supposed to be big dogs?
I have a golden puppy and he is 5 months old. He only weighs a little over thirty pounds. I have been told that some goldens already weigh 50 lbs by this time. Do I have a runt, or do all dogs grow at different times? I was really hoping for a big dog, at least 65-75 poounds, but I'm thinkin I'm going to be disappointed.

[buttercup132]

Can anybody tell me if golden retrievers are supposed to be big dogs?

Did you do ANY research!? Have you ever seen a adult Golden?

I'm going to be disappointed.

It shouldnt matter how big he is you got him as a pet his size wont reflect his love for you and affection.

Where did you get him from?

[daisybee]

I know my dog is a golden, but I have had a lot of people ask me what he is because he is so small for his age. I got him from a breeder and he has papers.

[Husky_mom]

can you post a pic...... preferably one with something to compare sizes with.... a car, a couch or yourself.......

[charlestongirl]

I think it's sad you would be disappointed in the dog because he may not be that big I hope you can love him just the same.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

He still sounds gorgeous to me.....If you wanted a status symbol you should have bought yourself a handbag

Apologies if that sounds harsh but our Tobey was definitely the "runt" of the litter but we wouldn't change him for the world

[crow_noir]

I thought they were too, but my neighbors got one and she stayed really small. I would have thought she was a mix or something if they hadn't got her from an AKC breeder. I think it's show vs. working.

Can anybody tell me if golden retrievers are supposed to be big dogs?
I have a golden puppy and he is 5 months old. He only weighs a little over thirty pounds. I have been told that some goldens already weigh 50 lbs by this time. Do I have a runt, or do all dogs grow at different times? I was really hoping for a big dog, at least 65-75 poounds, but I'm thinkin I'm going to be disappointed.

[Giselle]

Nope, your dog is right on track.

I have a growth chart for the average large breed, and a puppy of 4-5 months is supposed to be around 33-40 pounds. My 5-month-old puppy who is supposed to be 60 pounds when full grown is also 33-ish pounds. Your pup is right on target. Remember, you want her to be lean, not chubby or overweight if that's what is required for her to fit the chart. Charts are simply guidelines!

[redhead]

I love my golden. She eats all she wants and looks happy and healthy but she weighs just 12.3 pounds at 14 weeks. Is this normal? I too was hoping for a bigger dog to keep with my German Shepard. He is 45 pounds at 16 weeks. The two puppies get along very well now but I have to keep them separated because they are so active I'm afraid he will hurt her because he is so heavy.

[Karen]

I doubt he would hurt her, I wouldn't keep them separate unless you are gone for hours at a time. Puppies play, and it looks all rough and tumble to us, but it is just part of their growing up. Where did you get your puppy? If you are able, I'd ask what size other pups in the litter are at this point.

[kokopup]

I wouldn't worry about your two dogs playing, even roughly. Koko is a 100 lb Golden/lab mix and to see her play with our 10 pound cat you would think the cat would be injured. The cat always comes back for more so it appears that all the rough play looks worst than it really is.

daisybee

I never said that I didn't love my dog because he is small, I just wondered if he was a normal size for his age. I don't understand why everyone is all over me because I said I would be disappointed. I have always seen large goldens. I already have three small dogs, and
I just wanted a big dog this time. Sorry if I offended everybody

It seems that it has become a current trend to attack the poster if their wording isn't perfect. I have cut way back on the threads that I even read because all I have seen lately is attacks on posters seeking advice. i am afraid to ask for any advice because of this trend. I have just about restricted myself to the "Word Game" only. Ok go ahead with your comments about this not being the word game