QuestionHi,
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.
AnswerYou 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.