small giant?
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tedsmum
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- First Name: Nicky
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- is a: Black Giant Dog
- Born: 05 Oct 2014
small giant?
Hi, following on from my post in the new members section, can anyone advise how big a male giant should be at 6 months? My boy is measuring 21 inches from floor to collar and was 26 weeks on Sunday. Am I the owner of a mini giant? I presumed he had a lot more growing to do yet!
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blackgiant
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- Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Re: small giant?
Hi,
He won't be full height/weight until he's at least 18 months old. They have growth spurts so sometimes they seem out of proportion.
At 6 months old he's only a large puppy so I wouldn't be bothered about his height yet.
The one thing that I would be careful of is not to over exercise him as that will possibly cause him to become lanky and do damage to his joints.
The guidance is 5 minutes exercise per month of age until he's approx. 18 months old.
Lovely photo of him - he looks very handsome.
He won't be full height/weight until he's at least 18 months old. They have growth spurts so sometimes they seem out of proportion.
At 6 months old he's only a large puppy so I wouldn't be bothered about his height yet.
The one thing that I would be careful of is not to over exercise him as that will possibly cause him to become lanky and do damage to his joints.
The guidance is 5 minutes exercise per month of age until he's approx. 18 months old.
Lovely photo of him - he looks very handsome.
Cath in Christchurch
living with
Lottie -Giant P&S
Heidi -Giant Black
Troy -Standard P&S
Suzy - Honorary Schnauzer (aka Standard Poodle)
Arran - Bearded Collie - another Honorary Schnauzer
Clover - Bearded Collie - yet another Honorary Schnauzer
living with
Lottie -Giant P&S
Heidi -Giant Black
Troy -Standard P&S
Suzy - Honorary Schnauzer (aka Standard Poodle)
Arran - Bearded Collie - another Honorary Schnauzer
Clover - Bearded Collie - yet another Honorary Schnauzer
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tedsmum
- Puppy
- Posts: 40
- Joined: 25 Mar 2015, 12:33
- First Name: Nicky
- Dog #1: Ted
- is a: Black Giant Dog
- Born: 05 Oct 2014
Re: small giant?
Thank you for replying. He is only walking on lead at the moment & playing in the garden so nothing too strenuous. Is the guideline 5 mins per month per day or on each walk - i am currently taking him out twice. We normally do one "sniffy" walk in the woods or park & a street walk to get him used to cars, people etc.
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blackgiant
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- Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Re: small giant?
Different people interpret the guidance in various ways. I believe it's just a reminder not to overdo things.
Is he getting off-lead exercise outside the house?
If not he needs to be off lead as soon as possible so that you can practice your recall as early as you can. Work done now will pay off tenfold later on.
Have you got a good puppy class near you? If so I'd get him booked in as soon as you can.
Is he getting off-lead exercise outside the house?
If not he needs to be off lead as soon as possible so that you can practice your recall as early as you can. Work done now will pay off tenfold later on.
Have you got a good puppy class near you? If so I'd get him booked in as soon as you can.
Cath in Christchurch
living with
Lottie -Giant P&S
Heidi -Giant Black
Troy -Standard P&S
Suzy - Honorary Schnauzer (aka Standard Poodle)
Arran - Bearded Collie - another Honorary Schnauzer
Clover - Bearded Collie - yet another Honorary Schnauzer
living with
Lottie -Giant P&S
Heidi -Giant Black
Troy -Standard P&S
Suzy - Honorary Schnauzer (aka Standard Poodle)
Arran - Bearded Collie - another Honorary Schnauzer
Clover - Bearded Collie - yet another Honorary Schnauzer
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Stanley Brian
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- First Name: Nick
Re: small giant?
Hi, I have a large Standard and he was a similar size at six months old. They do show down at six months so I think your correct in saying he won't be a large giant. we walk with many giants and some are a little larger than our standard and others are a lot bigger
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RainyDayz
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- Joined: 03 Oct 2013, 14:50
- First Name: Kate
Re: small giant?
Our giant is just under 2 years and is in the midst of a growth spurt. His nose is broadening now, his length a little longer and chest a little broader. Feed good quality food and get good quality growth.
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Gary70
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- Joined: 17 Aug 2014, 14:38
- First Name: Gary
Re: small giant?
Hi, he;s probably not far off,ours was almost his full adult height at 6 months, he just needed to fill out, when you consider the breed standard is 25 1/2 to 271/2 inches in height, 26 at 6 months is ok. I wouldn't worry, so long as he is in proportion all will be well.