Took Webster to the vet today... wow! He has grown. He was 15 pounds when we got him at 7 weeks, 18 pounds at 8 weeks, and weighed in today at 27 pounds! (he was 11 weeks this past Tuesday). Reviewed food plan with vet and he approved. Said the dog is just very large boned! He did suggest we neuter him a 4 months. Said it was easier on the dog. I thought that sounded a bit early. I thought 6 months was the "usual". Vet also says we will take him off the large breed puppy food at 5 months, to ease up on the rapid growth. Does this sound right? I know I've read all different theories and he has been my VET for almost 20 years, it just seems so new again. Anyway, Webster is outside, I am going to take some pictures...... I love being off on Fridays!!