I think My golden is a runt

[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