Correct height/weight for puppy?

[Newfie in Oz]

I know this has probably been done to death but could someone please give me an idea what the proper height and weight should be for a male at about 6.5 months? Oskar's 68.5 lbs and 24 inches at the withers at the moment and I just wanted to know if this was about "normal" for a dog his age? Thanx.

 

[2newffamily]

Wish I had an answer for you. Our Misha is 7 months and at least 70 lbs. and when we stopped in to visit the breeder about a month ago, she thought Misha looked perfectly normal for her age. I honestly don't think there is a hard and fast rule since so much depends on genetics. But based on what you've said here, sounds like your Oskar is much like my Misha so hopefully that means all is "normal", whatever that implies.

 

[ltwins82]

Caesar will be 6 months at the end of the month. I weigh him weekly because I have a grow chart for him. I haven't weighed him this week but he probably weighs around 82 lbs. I'll run by the vets today so I can update his chart. Please keep in mind he is from a very large line. The breeder said he's right where he should be for her line. I can still easily feel his spine and each rib. Where on the body do I measure to get the height your looking for?

 

[SheilaT]

I was just reminded by a very knowledgable breeder and owner of our goofy newfies...slow slow slow growth! My boy is 82 pounds, 24 inches at 7 months, also from a fairly large line. I got worried that he hadn't grown much...only 5 pounds and a half an inch in almost two months, but was reminded that his diet has him on a very slow growth schedule/rate. He was seriously low in the pasterns, so we put him on a turkey neck diet to correct him and that diet has him growing niiiice aaannnndddd ssslllloooowww. As long as you can feel ribs, but not too much spine, pup is at the right weight. Height comes as it will, with most height gain between 6 and 10 months...if I remember correctly.

 

[TerriW]

It's all over the place. I recorded Ben up to the first 9 mos of his life (he's 18 mos now). These coincided with vet visits, which is why some are only 2 weeks apart, and some 1 - 3 mos. apart:

3 1/2 mos: 57 pounds
4 mos: 60 pounds
4 1/2 mos: 74 pounds
8 mos: 130 pounds
9 mos: 140 pounds
and now:
18 mos: 150 pounds

 

[Ohana Mom]

I read somewhere that 10 pounds for every month in their first year is a good AVERAGE. However, the basic test most say - can you easily feel ribs & spine? If so - then you are right on track. I was rather obsessed with this with Iz as we were learning about Newfs and him together. Folks on here would often say - you will know - they will tell you if they are getting enough or too much food etc. At first I thought - my gosh, how will I ever know. But you know what? You do.
I knew when he was too thin, I know when he needs to lose a pound or two (like now

).
Sounds like your "kid" is right on track - but don't go by just a number - go by a feel!

 

[IndysDad]

BIG!

 

[KatieB]

Haha....our girl Bella is 25-26 inches tall at 6.5 months and 83 pounds. She is skinny....tall and lanky...I have no clue if she's normal or not....her dad does tend to produce large pups although he is only 140 pounds himself and her mom was 115 so we shall see where she ends up. As long as you can see the waist and feel the riBs and spine I'd say you're in good shape.

 

[Nasus]

Newfie in Oz... Talk to your breeder, he\she should know your dogs lines and can give you guidance. Slow growth and and a thin frame is what you want.. not skinny mind you.. but feeling ribs is a good starting point.. if u have to push hard to feel the ribs the dog is fat. As for the spine, I do not believe you should ever feel the bumps of the spine when running your hands gently down the back. All our dogs depending on the line grow to be different size and weight..that is why the standard has a range.
relax and enjoy your fur baby, i\m sure you are being a very good mommy

 

[KatieB]

Well you shouldn't be able to feel every bump but you should be able to feel where the spine is when petting them esp if you press a little with your fingers. Just my opinion...keeping them a bit on the thin side as opposed to a bit on the heavy side is in your pups best interest. So I always err on the side of a bit too thin.

 

[blstarke]

Itwins82; the height is measured at the top of the withers or shoulders
All newfies develop differently
Here is an excellent site for approximate weights and heights
http://www.pressie.org/NewtsHomepage.html