I think My golden is a runt

[angelbow20]

So if you have seen large Goldens how do you not know if they are big dogs or not? If you got him from a breeder did you not see the size of the parents? Maybe these are questions you should have asked BEFORE you bought the dog..

She didnt see the parents when they were puppies.Not all goldens are big some can be 60 pounds some can be 80 pounds. All she wanted to know is if its small for its age or not... And yes for some goldens that is normal, it depends on the dog some have growing spurts at different times, it will be hard to tell his/her full size until about 2 yrs old.

[buttercup132]

She didnt see the parents when they were puppies.Not all goldens are big some can be 60 pounds some can be 80 pounds. All she wanted to know is if its small for its age or not... And yes for some goldens that is normal, it depends on the dog some have growing spurts at different times, it will be hard to tell his/her full size until about 2 yrs old.

No she asked if Goldens were big dogs in general too..I'm a groomer belive me I see my fair share of different size Goldens and I'm well aware of how big and small they can come. And if she didn't see the parents most likley they weren't the greatest breeder making the puppy not breed standard and small.

[daisybee]

thanks angelbow 20 for not being so hostile.
I did see the parents and the breeder told me that the puppy would be about sixty five to seventy five pounds. He just doesn't seem to be growing at the rate most of my past puppies did.
I thought this was a website to ask questions about dogs, but with the hostility I have gotten today, I think I'll have to think awhile about asking anymore questions.

[k9krazee]

daisybee, I'm sorry for the general negativity towards your question. This is the place to come and ask questions and get educated!

I am not afraid to admit that I was very much disappointed (but maybe disappointed is the wrong word?) that my Lab mix only got to be 45 lbs, I too wanted a larger dog. But absolutely does not mean I love him any less because of his size!!

I found this chart for the growth rate of Goldens:

7 wks. - 8-10 lbs.
9 wks. - 10-14 lbs.
12 wks. - 15-17 lbs.
16 wks. - 25-26 lbs.
20 wks. - 32-43 lbs.
6 mos. - 40-50 lbs.
12 mos. - 65-70 for males and 55-60 for females
2 yrs. - 55-68 females and 65-80 males
source

Your guy is 5 months (so that's about 20 weeks right? If I can do math?) so it seems as if he's right on target, but on the lower end.

Your right though, he may just be the runt of the litter. I have a Jack Russell terrier whose siblings all reached 20lbs but she is just under 10, but she's always been the little one.

I had to go back and find pictures of Rocky, he is such a cute little guy! I'd love to see more pictures if you get the chance!