I have a 8 month old shitzu and he is 13.4 pounds is that healthy for him?
2007-01-16 11:15:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
The breed standard for weight of an adult Shih Tzu is between 9 and 16 pounds. At 8 months, he is almost close to his adult size. I would say that he is just fine.
2007-01-16 11:30:04 · answer #1 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some weigh up to 16 pounds, especially the males. Was one of his parents on the larger size?
2007-01-16 19:19:25 · answer #2 · answered by BellyRubz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my shitzu weights 21 pounds i took him to the vet an he told me he is bigger because he comes for a strong blood line
2007-01-17 03:22:41 · answer #3 · answered by jenifer270 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shih tzus should weigh between 9 and 16 lbs. mine is about 12 lbs, her sister (from the same litter) is about 15 lbs. my mother has a male and he is a little heavier, probably about 18-20 lbs.
try replacing treats with carrots--it worked for my mom's tzu. good luck!
2007-01-16 19:35:59 · answer #4 · answered by I'm so crafty, I make people 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds about right to me.
2007-01-16 19:19:34 · answer #5 · answered by empresspekes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you may want to change his dog food to something more healthy, perhaps a veggie kind.
2007-01-16 19:25:44 · answer #6 · answered by mrs.waltdisney928 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you probably want to put him on a diet
2007-01-16 19:19:23 · answer #7 · answered by Leanna G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋