9 month female boxer 40lbs.

Question
My question arose when I was reading an answer to a gentlemen's question about his boxer being a runt. Someone replied that runts are usually killed by the dam.  My boxer is 9 months old and when I bought her she was seperated from the rest of her litter. She was put in with Bull-Terrors and Chihuahuas and she has a scar by her rib cage. I was told she was a runt but that even runts can grow to be a pretty large dog. My question is, What is the average size and weight of a Female 9 month old Boxer?

Answer
Hi Dean,

There really is no 'average' weight for a growing puppy.  It all depends on her size and structure.  Boxers spend about 12 months growing tall and 12-18 MORE months growing 'out' (gaining muscle mass).

A mature bitch should weigh between 55 and 60 lbs.  Physical maturity is reached at approx. 3 years of age.  So at 9 months and 40lbs. she seems to be on the right track.  :)

Your concern, rather than an average weight, should be if she's in correct proportion for her bone structure.  Your vet can give you this information.  A growing dog that is too thin or too heavy risks damage to bones and joints.

If you'd like to send me a photo I can try to tell you if she's a good size.  Nicole@boxerdogplanet.com