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ProfessorGAC

(65,076 posts)
Thu Apr 14, 2022, 08:46 PM Apr 2022

My "Puppy" Went Over 40#!

He was 9.8# 7 weeks ago.
Today he weighed in at a bit over 41#.
Originally, the shelter estimated he'd be a 45-50# dog.
Looks like they underestimated by quite a bit!
He still might end up smaller than the last 2 doggies, though. At 5 months the rate of growth slows a lot. I'm thinking he'll hit 70#.
He did get potty training done in an unreal 2&1/2 days! The foster family must have been training him.
7 weeks Saturday, and only one "excited to meet a new human" piddle. That was the first week!
And, he really loves his mommy!

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My "Puppy" Went Over 40#! (Original Post) ProfessorGAC Apr 2022 OP
Do you have pictures of the big boy to share? (Especially before & after pics!) tblue37 Apr 2022 #1
I Had A Pic Share Site ProfessorGAC Apr 2022 #5
Hello ProfessorGAC - Folks have had success posting pics to DU at: https://postimages.org/ George McGovern Apr 2022 #6
When I took my young girl in a few months ago she was up to 38 lbs. bluedigger Apr 2022 #2
He is going to be a big boy! SheltieLover Apr 2022 #3
Pics??? We NEED pics!!! niyad Apr 2022 #4

ProfessorGAC

(65,076 posts)
5. I Had A Pic Share Site
Fri Apr 15, 2022, 01:39 PM
Apr 2022

But, then some folks here got a security warning. So, I quit using it.
Trying to find one that's completely safe.
When I do find one, (I refuse to pay for it), I'll post pics.

bluedigger

(17,086 posts)
2. When I took my young girl in a few months ago she was up to 38 lbs.
Thu Apr 14, 2022, 09:00 PM
Apr 2022

The vet told me she was little chunky and to watch her diet, but we know she just has an athletic build. Yeah, that's it.

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