What's the healthy weight for my 8-month American Staff x Bullmastiff?

Hi there! Nova appears to be a very healthy weight - you can see her ribs just a tiny bit in the first picture, she's got a nice waistline, and you can't see the bones of her spine sticking out. I would not be too concerned about her weight at this time unless a veterinarian says so. At Nova's age (kind of "teenage" months for a dog her size), they grow long faster than they grow wide, which can make them have a bit of a "lanky", leggy appearance, but it's still nothing to be worried about unless she's not eating or having any GI issues. I think Nova is a beautiful dog - if you are very concerned, drop by your vet's office for a weigh-in. I'm sure they'll be happy to see her! Good luck! :)

From the picture, it appears that Luna is at an adequate weight for her age. As she grows, her weight will fluctuate. Without examining her it is difficult to say for sure but if her ribs are too prominent, this typically means she is underweight. As long as you are feeding for what the bag of dog food recommends for her age, she should gain weight normally. Again, let me emphasize that at times, while puppy's are growing, they may seem underweight when in actuality they are going through rapid growth which will slow down and the weight will eventually catch up to a normal body weight. Some dogs also have an athletic build making them more lean than most. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Hi, thanks for using Petcoach! Fierce is beautiful! based on your pictures she looks like a healthy puppy! The weight of dog is based on it's bone structure. Not all dogs within the same breed will weigh exactly the same. Just like people. Fierce has a lot of growing still to do. She may be a more petite Rotweiller, which is perfectly fine. We want her to be a good body condition, over feeding her could lead to obesity which is a health issue. You want her to just be healthy! I've attached a body condition chart to help you figure out if she is an ideal body condition score. https://oregonvma.org/files/Purina-Dog-Condition-Chart.pdf I hope this eases your mind!

From the pictures he looks healthy but I would expect him to be at least 3 kg. I would recommend to feed him with a balanced and complete diet for puppies three times daily as per energy requirements (usually reported on the label).

Hello. Your picture seems to show a very healthy young dog, but without being able to feel how prominent the ribs & backbone can be palpated, it is impossible to ascertain his condition. A dog, under a year of age, should have some muscle & fat protecting the underlying skeletal structure. With just a little pressure, you should be able to feel ribs & backbone, not sharp points. That is a better way to tell than just by weight because size & bone structure can affect things. If there is a fairly good layer of flesh on your dog, he should be just fine. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Unfortunately, there is no "correct" answer to this question. Puppies, even ones from the same litter, will all grow at different rates. What is more important right now, is that Nala eats well and is gaining weight. Have your veterinarian show you how to assess Nala's body condition score, or BCS. If she is too bony/thin or too chubby/fat, then the number on the scale doesn't really help.

This weight sounds appropriate, because not all puppies fit within a weight chart. In fact we as veterinarians never use a chart when it comes to assessing puppies weight, but instead we examine the pets physical appearance (spine, ribs, hip bone, waist). If you say that Tyson looks fat, then chances are he is an appropriate weight. Also most puppies with weight concerns have a bit of loose stool or excessive vomiting associated with it, so if he is otherwise healthy with normal solid stools, then he is likely at an appropriate healthy weight and body condition score (BCS). If you do notice any of those other issues with him, then it is best to get him examined by your vet for a fecal test to check for possible intestinal parasites as the cause.