[mfhutch76]

We got Peanut when she was 9 weeks old. At that time we weighed her in at 2.6 lbs. I know that's already pretty big. Now, she is 12 weeks old and she's already 4lbs. Is this growing spurt normal. I looked at the weight chart and it seems as though she's growing more than she should be. Should I be concerned or is this normal in the beginning?

 

[Boogaloo]

That is definitely one heck of a growth spurt! I wouldn't consider it 'normal' per se, but I think it is fine that Peanut is growing that fast. Just like children, dogs grow at different speeds. She will definitely be a big Chi but there's nothing wrong with that.

Would you consider her oveweight? You should be able to feel her ribs but not see them. Have you taken her to the vet for her 12-week shots yet? When you do take her in next you can mention it to the vet but my guess is she is perfectly fine - just a fast grower!

 

[sillymom]

Wouldn't it be funny if the vet looks at you with a strange look and says, "You have a beautiful Rotwieller!!" :wink:

 

[mfhutch76]

I know, I can just picture the vet saying that. But I just took her in for her 12 week shot this morning. They said she is starting to look like a chihuahua now. Never mentioned anything about the weight. She's normal. She's definitely not overweight. I don't see her ribs but she is very skinny. She has thick skin though it seems. Hopefully, she will just stop growing!!! LOL :lol:

 

[OzzyAndLilysMom]

lol - shes going to be a big chi - ozzy was like 2 pound at 12 weeks and he is now 7 pounds and he is one - I think she willl probably hit the 10 or 11 pound mark - more chi to love though

 

[Kari]

Yeah, she's going to be a big girl. I think Mr. Peepers was around 3.5 pounds at 12 weeks and now he's been stuck at 12 pounds for a few months now, so hopefully he's done growing. You definitely won't have a tiny chi but they are still small dogs. Mr. Peepers is small enough to snuggle in small places still.