I think My golden is a runt

[daisybee]

Thanks k9krazee, the chart is exactly what I was looking for and I guess at the rate he's going, he won't be very big. Am I aloud to hope for a growth spurt?

[4 Dog Mother]

My brother and sister-in-law got a new golden who was about a year old when they got him. (they have had Casey for about a year now) They went to a breeder but I don't know anything about that information. He is small for a golden in heighth and therefore weight also. It was the only dog the breeder had available then and since they just wanted a dog to love (and that does not mean that you did not) they took him. The breeder, of course, couldn't use him to breed since he was on the small size but he was perfect for what they wanted - a golden to love. (this is their second golden) But since they got him as an adult, I can't tell you about size as he grew.

[Jakesmom]

My golden is very large (95 lbs, his dad was 85), but many very nice looking goldens are smaller--there is really quite a range (the 60-75 you were quoted was more the average, not the true range). The smaller ones seem to have fewer hip and arthritis problems, so it might work to your advantage...just don't let your dog get fat in hopes it will make him grow bigger...

Goldens are magnificant, goofy, loving dogs no matter their size.

jake's mom

[angelbow20]

My litter of pups are now alittle over 4 months if im correct and they are about 40 some pounds atleast 3 of them are that I know of so there is a chance they can be big pups and their parents are not huge, their mom is only about 60 to 65 pounds right now I bet..

[Argranade]

See as soon as this thread was made right away this person got judged,

You said things at this member which was not even said by daisybee.

I also know the first answer is not un - commen ... she has to be the leader.

[wolfsoul]

My Belgian is almost 8 months old and only 35 pounds -- he will grow to be 25-25.5 inches and 55-60 pounds. Weight is not an accurate weigh of measuring how big a dog will be -- height is better. At this age, your puppy is likely all legs. He is probably in his skinny teenager stage, like my puppy. He will still be filling in and gaining weight for his first 2-3 years. I would measure to see how tall he is in inches from the ground to his withers (shoulder) and this will give you a more accurate measue of how large he will be. My puppy right now almost 8 months old is only 35 pounds, but he is also 23 inches, which means he will eventually fill in to a much larger dog.

[daisybee]

here are a few pictures of my little golden (Rocky) and his friends.

[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

[MoonandBean]

here are a few pictures of my little golden (Rocky) and his friends.

He is beyond adorable! When I got my Sunny, I really wanted a Golden but I wanted to go the rescue route so we looked for a "retriever mix" on petfinder. She is now 2 years old and the doggy love of my life but I don't know what she is..haha . She swims like a lab but acts like a boxer and sheds like a husky Whenever I see a Golden (Espcially puppies!), I have to admit I get a little Golden envy They are just so freaking adorable; yours is no exception!