Husky of the Month |
Congrats Nikita, Archer, and Cheyanne,our November HOTM Winners! Husky Cuddles!
Thanks to all for this month's entries!
|
Forum Rules | 1. Here we prefer clarity to agreement. Obviously not everyone is going to agree on a topic; here we prefer to talk out our differences in a respectful manner to ensure mutual understanding and respect. 2. Read the Stickies and Announcements. Each sub-forum may have specific rules which trump the Forum Rules in cases where there may be conflicting information. Read the rules of each board before you post so that you are clear on the expectations of the staff. 3. Respect ALL Staff and Admins. These people volunteer of their time and MUST be respected as well as their word adhered to. They are responsible for maintaining a free, open, clear and organized forum. Anyone found to be openly undermining any official ruling by a staff member will be warned. 4. Signatures: One picture only and no links. Images: To keep the forum looking neat and tidy, we ask that members insert just one picture only in their signatures. The picture should be no more than 200x500 pixels and should be of an appropriate subject, for example, your dogs and their names. Should you need assistance creating an appropriate signature, please PM an Admin and we would be happy to help! This is to ensure that signatures remain a welcome addition to our forum instead of a cumbersome distraction. Links: Hyperlinks in signatures--unless to a personal blog or photo stream of your dogs (like Flckr or Piscasa, for example)--are strictly prohibited. Please PM a staff member with any questions or concerns regarding this rule. |
Rescue Spotlight |
Our current rescue spotlight is: Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Rescue!
|
Top Dog Website Award Winner! | |
|
| Author | Message |
---|
mhmenefee Newborn
Join date : 2011-12-18 Location : San Diego, CA
| Subject: Weight issues Thu Mar 15, 2012 5:31 am | |
| Hello everyone! It's been awhile since i've been on here... Sorry lol. Anyways so I just wanted to ask whats the average weight of a husky at the age of 5 months? Nikko and I went to the park the other day and we saw another puppy about his age and this guy was remarkably bigger than Nikko. Nikko only weighs 29 lbs so I didn't know if he is in a healthy weight area. It seems like these past few weeks he's only gained 4 lbs total. He looks good and he's very happy I was just curious. And is it possible for him to grow a significant amount in the next few months even if he hasn't been growing that much in weight and size this past month and a half?
|
| | | blueeyedghost Maverick
Join date : 2011-07-01 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: Weight issues Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:42 am | |
| I think 29 lbs at 5 months is pretty reasonable, and I think Ghost was somewhere right around there at that age too. She did taper off pretty significantly on the weight gain right in that timeframe as well. Puppies are like kids, they will grow at different rates and some will be larger or smaller than others. This other puppy may have just had an early growth spurt or Nikko might wind up being a little on the small side. You never know at that age just how big they're going to be. I have a friend who has a 10 month old female who only weighs 25 lbs, yet my not quite 11 month old is a beast at 45 lbs. I'm sure Nikko is fine, but others may want to chime in as well. _________________ Shadow's Blog Canine Hydrocephalus Support on Facebook "Being the parent of a special-needs pet means living your life constantly poised on the edge of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you become a fierce defender of the ways in which your little one is perfectly ordinary — all the things he or she can do that are just like what everybody else does. And yet, you never lose sight of how absolutely extraordinary that very ordinariness is, how difficult, remarkable and rewarding that fight to be 'just like everybody else' has been." -Gwen Cooper, "Homer's Odyssey" Shadow - 03/01/2013 - 10/02/2014 |
| | | Hayden_69 Senior
Join date : 2011-12-26 Location : Alexandria, VA
| Subject: Re: Weight issues Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:05 am | |
| My puppy is 4 month's old and is 27 pounds (he would probably be slightly larger if he hadn't got sick). Our vet said he's perfect weight, so I would think 5 months at 29 pounds is just fine, but that really depends on his build. You can always ask you're vet for his or her opinion as well |
| | | Erinc Teenager
Join date : 2011-11-12
| Subject: Re: Weight issues Thu Mar 15, 2012 1:25 pm | |
| Luka is 43lbs at 5months and 1 week but he already seems he will be way taller than the breed standard so I would say 29lbs is fine - every pup is different and as long as she looks good, is happy and energetic I wouldn't worry too much! |
| | | 26nikita Senior
Join date : 2010-09-11
| Subject: Re: Weight issues Thu Mar 15, 2012 8:19 pm | |
| Willow stayed tiny for so long that I really thought she was going to be a small dog. Well, that changed after about 16 months or so of age. She had a huge growth spurt and now at 20 months, she is on the high end of the female standard and she's pretty tall. It really does depend on the dog. |
| | | kevo Adult
Join date : 2011-12-22 Location : Fort Wayne, IN
| Subject: Re: Weight issues Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:47 pm | |
| Mika wieghs in at 34 lbs with harness and leash on scale and she is 15 months old, though I haven't had a puppy puppy, i'd say its okay. The way I look at it is, if the dog is healthy and happy- its all good! Good luck though. |
| | | Thor2123 Newborn
Join date : 2012-04-10 Location : Orlando, Fl
| Subject: Re: Weight issues Mon Apr 23, 2012 5:36 pm | |
| Thor is 38.9 at 5 months, but that doesnt seem underweight from what I've got from my vet. But it also depends on the parents and they all have different spurts at different ages like they mentioned earlier. but I'm sure he is healthy, happy and gorgeous |
| | | djannitto Teenager
Join date : 2012-04-18 Location : New England
| Subject: Re: Weight issues Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:49 pm | |
| My 16 week old puppy was weighed at his vet visit just yesterday and he is 20lbs. Your puppy's weights seems to be perfect for his age. |
| | | Balonsmom Senior
Join date : 2012-05-02 Location : MD
| Subject: Re: Weight issues Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:38 am | |
| Balon weighed 27 lbs at 3 months and 1 week. |
| | | arooroomom Husky Collector
Join date : 2009-12-13 Location : South Fl
| Subject: Re: Weight issues Sun Jun 10, 2012 12:36 pm | |
| Just so you all know we do have a thread dedicated to weight. _________________ Force Free Training ThreadCheyenne, Mishka, Mickey, Rodeo, & Odin Are you a Husky owner in South Florida?! Join our facebook meetup group! |
| | | Sponsored content
| Subject: Re: Weight issues | |
| |
| | | |
Similar topics | |
|
| Permissions in this forum: | You cannot reply to topics in this forum
| |
| |
| Latest topics | » Summer Time and the .... by Lostmaniac Yesterday at 11:48 pm
» Squirt mystery illness and xrays by Lostmaniac Yesterday at 11:39 pm
» The Desert Pack by Lostmaniac Thu Oct 31, 2024 2:19 am
» Dasuquin for the win! by Lostmaniac Mon Oct 28, 2024 9:09 pm
» Hi new here by Lostmaniac Wed Oct 23, 2024 12:58 am
» A day in the life by TwisterII Mon Oct 21, 2024 10:07 am
» Dog Attacked and Killed at Apex Park, Golden, CO by Lostmaniac Tue Sep 24, 2024 1:19 pm
» Recall Information by aljones Tue Sep 24, 2024 11:20 am
» Whining after anesthesia by Lostmaniac Wed Sep 18, 2024 10:20 pm
» Hello from Hiro by Lostmaniac Sat Sep 07, 2024 12:58 am
» Eye change help by amymeme Wed Sep 04, 2024 4:33 am
» 2 year old Husky has mouth sores and patch on leg by Bigdog2 Sat Aug 10, 2024 12:48 pm
» Why do other dog's dislike my husky? by Bigdog2 Fri Aug 09, 2024 10:38 pm
» Need advice on best way to introduce new puppy to our 8 year old male husky by aljones Fri Aug 09, 2024 3:08 pm
» Pending renewal or deletion by jbealer Thu Aug 01, 2024 1:35 pm
» Inflammatory Bowel Disease? by amymeme Wed Jul 31, 2024 3:34 pm
» URL Expiring. Do we renew? by ddvora Tue Jul 23, 2024 8:06 pm
» Hypothyrodism? by TwisterII Mon Jul 22, 2024 10:35 am
» Infection & Possible Tumor on Paw Pad. Help plz. Pictures Included by aljones Thu Jul 18, 2024 10:58 pm
» I just need ppl to talk to that understand by TwisterII Mon Jun 24, 2024 12:03 pm
|
|