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Golden height and weight charts

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Question
Hi,
I'm looking for a basic and straight forward height and weight chart for golden
puppies that will predict if they will go over size- under size etc.  I have been
looking across the web and cannot find anything specific to goldens.  I have a
22 lbs pup at 12 weeks and I don't know his hight at the withers, but will take
that measurement tonight.  thanks in advance for your help.

Answer
You may be having trouble finding such a chart because any such wouldn't mean much.  Dogs vary too much as they grow up.  I can give you a link to a chart that allows you to determine your puppy's body condition helping you decide how much to feed it, http://www.puppychow.com/products/popup_body_condition.aspx  Keeping a puppy lean, along with switching to adult chow at 4 months slows growth giving more time to develop sturdy joints.  The dog will eventually reach the same genetically programed size, but later and less risk of hip problems.