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Newfoundlands => Newfoundland Discussions => : NewfFan January 26, 2009, 03:12:18 PM
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Thanks
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That's like 25% in one week, you can't really expect more than that. Since he started so small that is really quite a bit. That's pretty scary if I think about how much weight that would be for me if I gained 25% of my body weight in one week. I assume he is still quite healthy, so it will just be interesting to see where he ends up.
Clifford is still only about 100 lbs at 17 months old. I wanted a really big Newf, but so far he is on the small side. Of course I wouldn't trade him for anything. Except when he is a "bad, bad dog," he is the sweetest most wonderful dog I have ever known, so of course that is the most important thing.
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I don't know about tiny Newf puppies but older puppies gain more like 2-4 pounds a week. Fargo and Sadie both gained 10 pounds last month, for example.
Sounds like your little man is doing his best to catch up to his littermates!
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Awww, he's such a cute little guy! Wow, a 25% gain is huge. Really, what if a 120# person gained 30# in one week?? Boggles the mind! I don't think that I could do that even if I ate ice cream all day long (but it sure sounds yummy ;)). Funny story? My Dad was only 3-4# at birth, but he stands head & shoulders above his siblings and wears a size 14 shoe. He's often laughed that he was the "runt" in his family. Just goes to show how much a little one can catch up & at 25% in one week, I'd say Gilligan is well on his way. :-* :)
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Thanks Marie! :)
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You're welcome Chantel! I can't wait to watch that little cutie pie grow! Please give him a kiss on his nose for me, ok? Ahhhh, puppy fever!