Your dream came true, and you took the long-awaited Labrador puppy. Each owner is interested in how his baby grows, does he develop correctly? This breed has its own indicators. By focusing on them, you can assess the development of a puppy, whether he has the right nutrition.
Development features
Briefly about the breed itself. The Labrador is a medium-sized dog with a balanced psyche, a true friend and companion for the whole family. He loves children very much. True, the guard out of it is absolutely nowhere. He is always welcome to guests in your home. The breed was bred in the XIX century. There are several versions of why it was called that. The first is under the name of the Labrador Peninsula. The second - in honor of the black rock called Labradorite. The third - dogs are very hardy and hardworking, and from Portuguese “Labrador” is translated as “worker”.
In development, there are three stages. All of them pass during the first year of a dog’s life. The first lasts about four months and is characterized by rapid growth. At this stage, the puppy gains weight every day. The second, from five to eight months, implies a more slow development. In the third stage, which lasts from eight months to a year, there is a very slight increase.
After passing these stages, the dog can be shown at exhibitions.
Puppy weight and height by age
- In the first month kutenok born completely crumbs and weighs about 400 grams. Every day he gains an average of 100 grams, and in a week his weight changes by 1 kilogram. In a month it weighs 3-4 kg already.
- In the second month The pet grows very quickly and in 2 months it reaches a weight of 7-8 kg.
- The third monthgrowing up per day at 100 grams, by the end of the first trimester, the pet weighs 12-14 kg already.
- Four month old labrador puppy - already pretty plump baby weighing 17-19 kg. His height is close to 46 cm at the withers.
- Reaching five months, the puppy is not so fast in size. Parameters range from 21 to 22 kg with growth of 48-51 cm.
- Six Month Labrador - no longer a plush bun, which you brought to the house, but already looks like an adult dog. With a weight of 24-26 kg, his height is 50-55 cm.
- In 7 months - this is a mature teenager. However, you should avoid mating, as there may be not very pleasant consequences for the dog. Weight is from 27 to 28 kg, height is 52-56 cm.
- Reaching 8 months of age, the labrador becomes quite an adult animal. Weight gaining is not so much. It ranges from 28 to 30 kg and is 54-57 cm tall.
- In 9 months the dog starts to get stronger. Growth has not changed dramatically. The normal weight is 29-32 kg, height 54-58 cm.
- In 10 months There are indicators of an adult dog. Weight should be from 30 to 40 kg. Growth in withers to 58 centimeters. Despite its full size, Labrador is still a young dog that requires full care.
The maximum weight of a Labrador boy is 60 kg, girls - 58 kg. Normal weight, respectively, 56 and 54 kg.
Based on the figures presented above, we must not forget that a boy and a girl differ in weight and height at the same age. The male is larger and more massive than the female.
Weight and Nutrition Tips
Breeders are advised to keep system measurements and put in a table of weight gain by month. The table shows the growth of the puppy. And this is an indicator of the proper development of a young dog. But despite the strict criteria that breeders adhere to, we should not forget that the data in the table are approximate, as the indicators are influenced by food and lifestyle. The height and weight of the dog also depend on heredity.
Need to draw on the size of the parents of the puppy. The full size of a Labrador reaches one and a half years. You need to make sure that he does not overeat and he did not have excess fat. This breed is famous for its stormy appetite.
Do not forget about regular exercise. They help develop the muscles and bones of your pet.
Another weight and height of Labrador depends on the quality of food. Try to buy only high-quality feed. Foods like “Chappy” and “Pedigri” do not always have a good effect on the health of the dog. Breeders develop special premium feed. Buying them in large volumes, you will save. The dog is not a man, it does not need a varied diet. The main thing is the balance of fats, proteins and carbohydrates and, of course, vitamins and trace elements.
Recommend a good brand of food you can vet. By following and listening to the recommendations, you will grow a healthy dog with a beautiful constitution, weight, height and shiny coat. It remains to wish good luck in such a pleasant and, at times, difficult business, as the cultivation and upbringing of a Labrador.
For breed standards, see the next video.
