grazefull1
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it just maybe he's big boned(super size) r just not standard size just big , how tall is he ?
it just maybe he's big boned(super size) r just not standard size just big , how tall is he ?
It is all dependent on the dogs lines and the genetics behind them.
Aurora was 80lbs at 8 month at almost 3 years she is 90 lbs and 23.5 inches, little girl her littermate at 8 months was 115 and 26.5" and is 140 + and 28.5" now.
My friends boy is 7.5 months, 27 inches and 115 lbs who knows what he will end at.
Some grow a lot in their first year, then slow right down. Some maintain a steady Growth rate for a longer period.
The best bet is to just feed quality food, monitor their weight and keep them as lean as possible, I prefer to see the last 3 ribs, i like my dogs skinny
Let them reach their predetermined weight as slow as possible, that is the healthiest for them
Standards are guidelines to keep in mind when always breeding. It doesn't mean you won't have dogs that don't fit those standards and those are the ones that usually end up as pets (not saying this one is just that those are the ones that do) I think the AKC standard doesn't give a weight restriction it is proportional to the height. As long as they don't loose the functionality that makes it a working breed is one of the important parts of that.
Pullo is ICCF rather than AKC, but our breeder has already expressed concern that he might not show well because of his size. It's fine by me, as he is a family member first. The idea of trying to show him was an afterthought.
Are you looking at showing AKC or Rare Breed as I don't think the AKC standard has a weight limit as long as it is proportional. The AKC standard reads as follows so as long as he is proportional then I would think he would have every chance to show as long as he has his registration.
Size, Proportion, Substance
A muscular, balanced, large-boned dog, rectangular in proportion. The length of the dog, measured from the point of the shoulder to the point of buttock is approximately 10% greater than the height of the dog measured from the highest point of the shoulder to the ground.
Height: Dogs: 25 to 27.5 inches; bitches: 23.5 to 26 inches.
Weight: Proportionate to height.