When will my chihuahua stop growing?

ChiPeanut · 07-25-2007, 08:52 PM

Hello!

Sorry I have asked so many questions lately! Just wondering when a puppy stops growing. I have read somewhere that they carry on growing till 8 months, 1 year, 2 years, double their weight from when they were 4 months old etc. Not sure which one to go by.

Peanut was 4 months old when I got him and weighed 5Ibs, and he is now almost 6 months old and weighs 6Ibs (according to house scales!) If he carries on this rate, he will be huge!

Thanks

ChiPeanut · 07-25-2007, 08:57 PM

Oh and to add, he is not getting fat, he eats well and goes on daily 1 mile walks!

***Cassiepeia*** · 07-25-2007, 09:44 PM

I believe he should stop growing up when he's about one year - 18mths old and start growing out (filling out, getting to his adult weight) until he's about two. After two he's fully grown.

Cass.

***Swiftwind*** · 07-25-2007, 10:16 PM

My Chihuahua (who is an adult) weighs about 2.5-3 kilograms, which is around 5-6 pounds. I just checked on the American Kennel Club website for the Chihuahua's breed standard and this is what it said:

Quote:

A well balanced little dog not to exceed 6 pounds.

But, if you are walking Belle everyday she is probably gaining muscle mass, and that would contribute to her overall weight.

ChiPeanut · 07-25-2007, 10:33 PM

I hope its muscle weight I don't want him to be an unbalanced dog!

Do you both remember how big your chihuahuas were at 6 months and what they were when fully grown?

Thank you for replies!

***Swiftwind*** · 07-25-2007, 10:35 PM

Oh gosh, Abby was 6 months old 6 1/2 years ago!

I think she weighed about 2 kilos if I remember correctly. She was a little chubby at one stage (when she was about 1), and then slimmed down and is now roughly 2.5 kilos. We get her weighed at the vet whenever we go, and they said she is a healthy weight for a Chihuahua.

***Cassiepeia*** · 07-25-2007, 10:39 PM

How big your Chihuahua will be depends on who bred it (were the parents way out of standard?) and whether or not he's actually a pure Chihuahua (did you see the parents?).
It's possible he might not be 100% Chihuahua, but it's also possible that he is and that his parents were just both a lot bigger than the standard asks for.

No matter what size he is, he's gorgeous and a great companion.

Oh and personally I wouldn't walk a pup for a mile everyday. That seems a bit much exercise for a little guy with a growing skeleton. But that's just me. Since he's so small, others might disagree.

Cass.

ChiPeanut · 07-25-2007, 10:39 PM

Thank you!

ChiPeanut · 07-25-2007, 10:40 PM

No I bought him from a pet store (I know) I don't know the parents, I do have to breeders name and address but don't know if she would reply!

Thanks again for your replies!

borzoimom · 07-26-2007, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiPeanut

Hello!

Sorry I have asked so many questions lately! Just wondering when a puppy stops growing. I have read somewhere that they carry on growing till 8 months, 1 year, 2 years, double their weight from when they were 4 months old etc. Not sure which one to go by.

Peanut was 4 months old when I got him and weighed 5Ibs, and he is now almost 6 months old and weighs 6Ibs (according to house scales!) If he carries on this rate, he will be huge!

Thanks

Toys are typically full grown in height by 6 months, fill out by 8 months. Medium size dogs by 9 months full in height, fill out to a year. Large dogs full in size by 14 months, filled out by 2 years old, and Giant breeders full in height by 2 years, filled out by 3 years..
Hope that helps..

ChiPeanut · 07-26-2007, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by borzoimom

Toys are typically full grown in height by 6 months, fill out by 8 months. Medium size dogs by 9 months full in height, fill out to a year. Large dogs full in size by 14 months, filled out by 2 years old, and Giant breeders full in height by 2 years, filled out by 3 years..
Hope that helps..

Thank you!

07-25-2007, 08:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
ChiPeanut Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 0	When will my chihuahua stop growing? Hello! Sorry I have asked so many questions lately! Just wondering when a puppy stops growing. I have read somewhere that they carry on growing till 8 months, 1 year, 2 years, double their weight from when they were 4 months old etc. Not sure which one to go by. Peanut was 4 months old when I got him and weighed 5Ibs, and he is now almost 6 months old and weighs 6Ibs (according to house scales!) If he carries on this rate, he will be huge! Thanks
ChiPeanut Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 0

07-25-2007, 08:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChiPeanut Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 0	Oh and to add, he is not getting fat, he eats well and goes on daily 1 mile walks!
ChiPeanut Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 0

07-25-2007, 09:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Cassiepeia* Chihuahua Mum Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 8,281 Blog Entries: 9 Rep Power: 284	I believe he should stop growing up when he's about one year - 18mths old and start growing out (filling out, getting to his adult weight) until he's about two. After two he's fully grown. Cass.
	__________________ Say NO! to animals in pet shops. Rescue a friend instead: Petfinder Get more out of Global Paw. Check out these great features. Book Club ~ Blogs ~ Art Classes ~ Woof Review As a member of Global paw staff my opinions are not necessarily those of the website or the owner.

07-25-2007, 10:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChiPeanut Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 0	I hope its muscle weight I don't want him to be an unbalanced dog! Do you both remember how big your chihuahuas were at 6 months and what they were when fully grown? Thank you for replies!
ChiPeanut Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 0

07-25-2007, 10:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
*Swiftwind* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 5,748 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 204	Oh gosh, Abby was 6 months old 6 1/2 years ago! I think she weighed about 2 kilos if I remember correctly. She was a little chubby at one stage (when she was about 1), and then slimmed down and is now roughly 2.5 kilos. We get her weighed at the vet whenever we go, and they said she is a healthy weight for a Chihuahua.
	__________________ Get more out of Global Paw: Art Classes / Blogs / Book Club / Photo Gallery / Woof Review As a member of Global paw staff my opinions are not necessarily those of the website or the owner.

07-25-2007, 10:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
*Cassiepeia* Chihuahua Mum Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 8,281 Blog Entries: 9 Rep Power: 284	How big your Chihuahua will be depends on who bred it (were the parents way out of standard?) and whether or not he's actually a pure Chihuahua (did you see the parents?). It's possible he might not be 100% Chihuahua, but it's also possible that he is and that his parents were just both a lot bigger than the standard asks for. No matter what size he is, he's gorgeous and a great companion. Oh and personally I wouldn't walk a pup for a mile everyday. That seems a bit much exercise for a little guy with a growing skeleton. But that's just me. Since he's so small, others might disagree. Cass.
	__________________ Say NO! to animals in pet shops. Rescue a friend instead: Petfinder Get more out of Global Paw. Check out these great features. Book Club ~ Blogs ~ Art Classes ~ Woof Review As a member of Global paw staff my opinions are not necessarily those of the website or the owner.

07-25-2007, 10:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
ChiPeanut Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 0	Thank you!
ChiPeanut Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 0

07-25-2007, 10:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
ChiPeanut Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 0	No I bought him from a pet store (I know) I don't know the parents, I do have to breeders name and address but don't know if she would reply! Thanks again for your replies!
ChiPeanut Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 0

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
My Puppy Won't Stop Whining!	luckydog	Puppy Forum	21	09-24-2007 12:08 AM
Chihuahua	melissacoles	Introductions	22	05-21-2007 05:06 PM
Low blood sugar	Twinkie	Dog Health Concerns	17	10-21-2006 11:13 AM
Miami's Fastest Chihuahua Advances To National Race	bigdoglover	Dog News and Dogs in Popular Media	1	06-06-2006 09:29 AM
Chihuahua in Charge	Carrie	The Global Paw	4	03-23-2005 04:13 PM