What's the normal weight for a 4 month old American Pit Bull Terrier?

Question

I have 2 blue line male APBTs, they're both exactly the same age (because they're brothers). Well, they will be turning 4 months in about a week, but one of them, I believe weighs about 34lbs, and the other one weighs about 30 lbs. or so...I have been trying to make the 30lbs to weight the same as the other one, but I haven't been able to do so...I was actually wondering if they both are at a normal weight for their age...I have met people that say "My Pit is 4 or 5 months old, and they're really big..."............P.S- I feed them with Royal Canin (Large breed puppy 'n Babydog food) as well as Science diet puppy canned food...

Answer 1

It sounds like they are of a pretty good weight, you actually do not want them to grow too fast because it is bad on their joints. They may be growing a little slower than other pits because you have them on large breed puppy food, which is good. I wouldn't worry too much about either one, they will get as big as their genetics tell them to.

Answer 2

As there is no real weight listed in the breed standard, but only a wide range, there is no 'normal' weight..
Just as with children, dogs develop/mature at different rates, so I sure wouldn't worry at this time about the few pounds difference..
As long as they are getting that good quality food, and plenty of exercise, and are parasite free, then your dogs are doing just fine..
Here is what the UKC Breed Standard has to say>
Height and Weight

The American Pit Bull Terrier must be both powerful and agile so actual weight and height are less important than the correct proportion of weight to height. Desirable weight for a mature male in good condition is between 35 and 60 pounds. Desirable weight for a mature female in good condition is between 30 and 50 pounds. Dogs over these weights are not to be penalized unless they are disproportionately massive or rangy.
http://www.arba.org/AmericanPitBull1BS.htm
You might enjoy reading the rest of the standard at that site.

Answer 3

The Royal Canin is an excellent food. Your pitties sound perfectly normal, there will be variations of weight for dogs.