Could the fact she had puppies so early have stunted her growth? I always kept her in a kennel when she was in heat, but i went out for a week and the woman who was watching her didnt do a very good job...
Shes maybe...40-55lbs and she doesnt have very thick fur like an average german shepherd but shes perfectly healthy, energetic, gentle and protective just like any other.
Please try and answer, I'm just a little worried since shes only grown about 5 inches total since i first got her (9 1/2 months)
She didnt have any problems having puppies but she only had 2, and they're both very healthy.
2006-08-08 17:44:33 · 8 answers · asked by Bree 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Having puppies so young did most likely stunt her growth.. If you run your fingers down the length of her longest ribs, and they feel smooth, she has stopped growing..If they feel bumpy or knobby, she may still grow a bit...I am so sorry that it happened to your dog, but she is still of the breed and characteristics that you wanted..
# Breed Registration Statistics:
# Size:
* Height (inches): 24 - 26 (dogs); 22 - 24 (bitches)
* Weight (pounds): 60 - 130 (dogs); 45 - 110(bitches)
* It should be noted that German Shepherds are one of the breeds that have been affected by 'the bigger the better' syndrome. The standard calls for a medium sized working dog capable of prolonged work. Many fanciers have chosen to emphasize extreme size in their breeding programs. The official standard gives a size range for height and is mute on the weight range. The weights i have given are based on my own observations. Large and smaller dogs will occasionally be encountered < http://www.netpets.org/dogs/reference/breedinfo/breed.desc/gsd.module.html
As for her coat, if you feed her a kibble without corn or soy, it will likely help her coat grow as it should.... If you are already feeding a premium kibble, she may have low thyroid...which is easily and cheaply treated, but needs a blood test to diagnose.
2006-08-08 17:53:31 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes having puppies at a young age can stunt a dogs growth. She will probably always be small but as long as she is healthy and happy then I wouldn't worry. People who have children at a young age also have their growth stunted, a growing body has a hard time taking care of itself and babies at the same time, and babies always take priority biologically
2006-08-08 17:50:00 · answer #2 · answered by Lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 2 1/2 years, what you see is all you're going to get. If you stunted her growth by allowing her to have puppies at 1 year, that's as good a cause as any. I'd have her spayed so that she doesn't pass on any of her "stunted" genes to future generations, "accidentally" again.
2006-08-08 18:18:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a german shepard and she is not that old yet and small 4 her age, she can have puppies at her 2nd period which would be a year sooo yes it is ok even if she is young!
good luck with the puppies
2006-08-08 17:51:38 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at 2 1/2 shes not going to get any larger, she may fill out a little but shes through growing
2006-08-08 19:02:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Butter can cause pancreatitis in some dogs. Call the vet to be on the safe side. There are other side effects from vomiting. My dogs eat a smudge of butter with their food every day, no problem.
2016-03-27 04:44:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may be purebred but she's PET-QUALITY!!!
VERY FAULTY!! And will NEVER IMPROVE!!
**WHY** on earth would ANYBODY BREED SUCH JUNK????
SPAY!
2006-08-08 23:25:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe she's a midget
2006-08-08 17:49:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋