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by watsongsd on 19 December 2010 - 18:12
Hi guys,
I am about to take in a pup that needs a new home, but was wondering how much she would grow. Her owners need to rehome her because they are moving. She is 6 months old, and I did not measure her height when I met her. I just wanted to know how much taller she would get. I have another female that stands at about 22 inches, and was hoping she would be the same atleast.
soo... How much more growth do you expect from a 6 month old dog on average? I know that it's not a science, but she is fairly petite now.
I am about to take in a pup that needs a new home, but was wondering how much she would grow. Her owners need to rehome her because they are moving. She is 6 months old, and I did not measure her height when I met her. I just wanted to know how much taller she would get. I have another female that stands at about 22 inches, and was hoping she would be the same atleast.
soo... How much more growth do you expect from a 6 month old dog on average? I know that it's not a science, but she is fairly petite now.

by Guppyfry on 19 December 2010 - 18:12
My male went through a growth spurt at about 12 months!! I'd say he is maybe 2 inches taller now than he was at 6 months.
At six months though, in general, your new dog shouldn't be getting much taller than she is now.
At six months though, in general, your new dog shouldn't be getting much taller than she is now.

by BlackthornGSD on 19 December 2010 - 18:12
I've always heard the rule of thumb that at 6 months, a GSD is 2/3 of adult size--it seems to hold fairly true.

by watsongsd on 20 December 2010 - 04:12
Thanks Guys. I think I just got myself an even smaller shepherd than the first... oh well. She really pretty. I'll post pics later.

by MVF on 31 December 2010 - 04:12
I am obsessive about heights and weights at different ages, so I have measured many. A male gains almost precisely one inch (2-3 cm) from 7 months; a female gains about 3/4-7/8 inch or 2 cm from that age.
From 6-7 months it is more variable. If the dog has been well fed and well cared for, she will only grow as much from 6-7 months as she will from 7 month to full adulthood. If she has been underfed, however, and you begin her on high quality and plentiful food at 6 months, she will gain more from 6-7 months than afterward.
The short answer is that a female will, on average, gain 4 cm, or almost but not quite 2 inches in height at withers, from 6 months to 2 years.
If she is underfed and poorly cared for, however, and you begin immediately with high quality treatment, she may gain a full two inches or even a bit more.
From 6-7 months it is more variable. If the dog has been well fed and well cared for, she will only grow as much from 6-7 months as she will from 7 month to full adulthood. If she has been underfed, however, and you begin her on high quality and plentiful food at 6 months, she will gain more from 6-7 months than afterward.
The short answer is that a female will, on average, gain 4 cm, or almost but not quite 2 inches in height at withers, from 6 months to 2 years.
If she is underfed and poorly cared for, however, and you begin immediately with high quality treatment, she may gain a full two inches or even a bit more.

by MVF on 31 December 2010 - 04:12
Just how small is she? And what does she weigh?

by MVF on 31 December 2010 - 04:12
This female grew almost 2.5" from 6 months on, but she ended up big (24.25").


by TingiesandTails on 31 December 2010 - 17:12
Interesting, MVF!
Did you notice this development only in a certain breeding stock (same ancestors) or certain line or throughout the breed?
Did you notice this development only in a certain breeding stock (same ancestors) or certain line or throughout the breed?
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