A puppy’s growth rate depends on what type of dog breed you have. You will find different puppy weight estimates with each breed. To find out how much your dog should be growing by the year or month you should check out information about your breed of dog.
You can use the Internet as a resource for finding out roughly how much your puppy should weigh at particular age plateaus. Many veterinary office and websites have a dog weight chart you can look at, which determines a dog’s healthy weight based on an age to size ratio for each dog breed.
To determine the weight your dog should be, you will be able to use the chart for your breed of dog. As mentioned earlier, many veterinary offices will have a chart you can use, and some even offer the information in pamphlets. Your vet can help you learn about the right type of foods your dog needs and what size they should be by certain age.
Understanding the physical expectancies of your dog’s breed is the first step in preparing yourself for adequately meeting his needs, not to mention you’ll have a better idea of what to expect in terms of dog growth rate. It’s safe to say that smaller dogs will usually be fully grown around their first birthday, whereas larger dogs, like the Bernese mountain dog, can take 18 – 24 months to reach their full adult size.
If you can’t seem to find any information on your dog’s growth rate, ask your vet if they would be willing to give you a guide for your pup’s first two years of growth, make a record of it, and keep it somewhere visible where you can check up often. A good place would be near your dog food storage area or on the refrigerator.
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