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(Read 1595 times) [1]That's like 25% in one week, you can't really expect more than that. Since he started so small that is really quite a bit. That's pretty scary if I think about how much weight that would be for me if I gained 25% of my body weight in one week. I assume he is still quite healthy, so it will just be interesting to see where he ends up.
Clifford is still only about 100 lbs at 17 months old. I wanted a really big Newf, but so far he is on the small side. Of course I wouldn't trade him for anything. Except when he is a "bad, bad dog," he is the sweetest most wonderful dog I have ever known, so of course that is the most important thing.
Clifford is still only about 100 lbs at 17 months old. I wanted a really big Newf, but so far he is on the small side. Of course I wouldn't trade him for anything. Except when he is a "bad, bad dog," he is the sweetest most wonderful dog I have ever known, so of course that is the most important thing.
Re: Gilligan is now...« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2009, 01:18:23 AM »
I don't know about tiny Newf puppies but older puppies gain more like 2-4 pounds a week. Fargo and Sadie both gained 10 pounds last month, for example.
Sounds like your little man is doing his best to catch up to his littermates!
Sounds like your little man is doing his best to catch up to his littermates!
Ursa, CGC - 11 month old Great Pyrenees
Fargo, CGC - 9 month old Newfoundland
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Re: Gilligan is now...« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2009, 02:22:31 PM »
Awww, he's such a cute little guy! Wow, a 25% gain is huge. Really, what if a 120# person gained 30# in one week?? Boggles the mind! I don't think that I could do that even if I ate ice cream all day long (but it sure sounds yummy 
). Funny story? My Dad was only 3-4# at birth, but he stands head & shoulders above his siblings and wears a size 14 shoe. He's often laughed that he was the "runt" in his family. Just goes to show how much a little one can catch up & at 25% in one week, I'd say Gilligan is well on his way. 
). Funny story? My Dad was only 3-4# at birth, but he stands head & shoulders above his siblings and wears a size 14 shoe. He's often laughed that he was the "runt" in his family. Just goes to show how much a little one can catch up & at 25% in one week, I'd say Gilligan is well on his way. And my pups:
Daisy a 9 y/o Golden/Lab mix
Sammy a 6-7(?) y/o Great Pyrenees adopted 3/07
Cassie a 3 y/o Pyr/Mystery Snuggle Bunny mix adopted 2/07
My angel girls waiting at the Bridge:
Cara 1989-2001 Great Pyrenees
Sally ? - 1993 Dobie(rescued '92)
Halley 2002-2006 Great Pyrenees
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Re: Gilligan is now...« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2009, 11:08:01 AM »
Thanks Marie!
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Daisy, AKC Black Lab
Max 3 year old AQHA gelding
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Re: Gilligan is now...« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2009, 01:06:35 PM »
You're welcome Chantel! I can't wait to watch that little cutie pie grow! Please give him a kiss on his nose for me, ok? Ahhhh, puppy fever!
And my pups:
Daisy a 9 y/o Golden/Lab mix
Sammy a 6-7(?) y/o Great Pyrenees adopted 3/07
Cassie a 3 y/o Pyr/Mystery Snuggle Bunny mix adopted 2/07
My angel girls waiting at the Bridge:
Cara 1989-2001 Great Pyrenees
Sally ? - 1993 Dobie(rescued '92)
Halley 2002-2006 Great Pyrenees
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