I am considering adopting a GSD mix from a local rescue organization.
She is BIG, 55 lbs at 4 months. Her father is a pure GSD and 90 lbs,
mother is a GSD mix who looks very much like a GSD. I don't recall her
weight. When we adopted my current dog, my vet was right on the mark
estimating her final size. He said she would double her weight of a
certain age, but I don't recall that age.

Any educated guesses for me?

On 27 Sep 2006 06:14:58 -0700, "Lynne" ,
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I am considering adopting a GSD mix from a local rescue organization.
She is BIG, 55 lbs at 4 months. ............ He said she would double her weight of a
certain age, but I don't recall that age.

Any educated guesses for me?

A GENERAL rule of thumb for larger dogs, is twice their weight at 16
weeks/4 months. I find it to be a little under that. You have a very
large puppy. If she's not too heavy, she's probably going to be a
100# dog. Are they SURE of her age?


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Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

Janet B wrote:
On 27 Sep 2006 06:14:58 -0700, "Lynne" ,
clicked their heels and said:

I am considering adopting a GSD mix from a local rescue organization.
She is BIG, 55 lbs at 4 months. ............ He said she would double her weight of a
certain age, but I don't recall that age.

Any educated guesses for me?

A GENERAL rule of thumb for larger dogs, is twice their weight at 16
weeks/4 months. I find it to be a little under that. You have a very
large puppy. If she's not too heavy, she's probably going to be a
100# dog. Are they SURE of her age?


--
Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

Thank you, Janet. Yep, they are sure of her age (even of her
conception date... an accidental pairing, of course).

So that girl is going to weigh as much as me! My beagle/hound mix is
full grown at 34 lbs. She loves other dogs and plays rough. Do I need
to be concerned about the little one getting hurt with such a big puppy
who will become a very large dog?

I fell in love with that pup when I met her, so the choice may already
be made to adopt all 55 lbs of her...

On 27 Sep 2006 06:27:38 -0700, "Lynne" ,
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Thank you, Janet. Yep, they are sure of her age (even of her
conception date... an accidental pairing, of course).

So that girl is going to weigh as much as me! My beagle/hound mix is
full grown at 34 lbs. She loves other dogs and plays rough. Do I need
to be concerned about the little one getting hurt with such a big puppy
who will become a very large dog?

IMO only, I wouldnt be overly concerned. Now, that doesn't go for a
smaller dog she's not very familiar with. But living with your Beagle
mix mean they will get pretty good at reading each other's signals.
Still, supervision during the learning stage is wise, but don't be too
quick to jump in (a fine line).

My eldest dog used to sit on the next one when he was a puppy, when he
just got too much for her. I didn't want any injury of course, but
also wanted him to be able to take her "correction" to heart and stop.
If I rushed in too soon, he would have me "rescuing" him from the
"bully" and go right back at her (in play). A very fine line.

I fell in love with that pup when I met her, so the choice may already
be made to adopt all 55 lbs of her...

We'd love to see pics! Can you post some somewhere for us to look at?

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Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

Janet B wrote:

We'd love to see pics! Can you post some somewhere for us to look at?


Here she is: http://fototime.com/inv/185E0F58C580255

Thanks for the tips, Janet! My 'little' dog will love her, I have no
doubt. We are going to go see her in her foster home first of next
week and see how she handles strangers in her home.

On 27 Sep 2006 07:14:04 -0700, "Lynne" ,
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Here she is: http://fototime.com/inv/185E0F58C580255

Isn't she cute! What are you feeding her? Be careful about fast
growth with her. And relax your leash ;-D Holding the leash tight
will not teach her to sit on her own, and with a dog who'll be huge,
self control is a very good thing!

--
Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

Janet B wrote:
On 27 Sep 2006 07:14:04 -0700, "Lynne" ,
clicked their heels and said:

Here she is: http://fototime.com/inv/185E0F58C580255

Isn't she cute! What are you feeding her? Be careful about fast
growth with her. And relax your leash ;-D Holding the leash tight
will not teach her to sit on her own, and with a dog who'll be huge,
self control is a very good thing!

--
Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

That's not me holding her, those photos were taken by the rescue org.
I spent quite a lot of time with her at the puppy meet and greet, and
she was very well behaved. She sits when she wants attention
(something I have been working on with my beagle mix recently) and
doesn't pull on her leash. Of course she has on a pinch collar... I'm
not sure if she really needs it.

What would you recommend feeding her? I have a 12 month old who eats
Nutro Lamb & Rice. I'd like to feed them the same (puppy?) food, but
could use some tips.

I orginally intended to get a dog who would be 50-60 lbs full grown,
but you can't predict when love will get you!!

On 27 Sep 2006 07:25:54 -0700, "Lynne" ,
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What would you recommend feeding her? I have a 12 month old who eats
Nutro Lamb & Rice. I'd like to feed them the same (puppy?) food, but
could use some tips.

I would not, not, not feed this puppy PUPPY food. There are large
breed varieties, but I personally would pick a quality adult food and
stick with it. I use California Natural when I feed dry, and have
been very happy with it. www.naturapet.com



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Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

Janet B wrote:

I would not, not, not feed this puppy PUPPY food. There are large
breed varieties, but I personally would pick a quality adult food and
stick with it. I use California Natural when I feed dry, and have
been very happy with it. www.naturapet.com

Furthermore, if the Beagle mix is still on puppy food at a year old,
then I'd put her on an adult food, too.

--
Shelly (Warning: see label for details)
http://www.cat-sidh.net (the Mother Ship)
http://esther.cat-sidh.net (Letters to Esther)

Janet B wrote:
On 27 Sep 2006 07:25:54 -0700, "Lynne" ,
clicked their heels and said:

What would you recommend feeding her? I have a 12 month old who eats
Nutro Lamb & Rice. I'd like to feed them the same (puppy?) food, but
could use some tips.

I would not, not, not feed this puppy PUPPY food. There are large
breed varieties, but I personally would pick a quality adult food and
stick with it. I use California Natural when I feed dry, and have
been very happy with it. www.naturapet.com



--
Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

Excellent. Thank you, that's just the advice I was hoping for. Seems
to make sense to me intellectually, but I don't have the experience to
back it up. I know you do. Years and years ago you and this group
helped me with my Sheltie. Sadly, he died of pancreatitis at the age
of 3. Thanks again, Janet. I'm sure I'll have training questions if I
adopt this girl!