Re: [pyrnet] Slow growers

["Susan Irving" <sirving@rogers.com>]

Hi,
Seamus is  3 years old, 31 inches tall and weighs 104 lbs.  Jasmine is 4
1/2, 32 inches tall and weighs 103 lbs.  My vet says this is very good
because its easier on their hips and joints.  He says its refreshing to see
healthy dogs that are not overweight.  Their breeders say its best to have
dogs that are on the lean side too.  The beauty of this is that they aren't
big eaters anyway, so I really don't have to put any extra effort into
keeping them in good shape, apart from the daily 1 to 2 hour run in the dog
park!
Susan


----- Original Message -----
From: <LESRVG@aol.com>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2002 1:35 PM
Subject: [pyrnet] Slow growers


> Hello,
>
> Say, I have a question folks.  Most of you know Romy, our 18month old male
> Pyr.  Well, we just took him to the vet for a rabies booster and of course
he
> got weighed.  He was 86lbs.
>
> Now he has been that weight since 9months about, although he is grown
visibly
> in height (he is now about 28.5" at the withers), width, and length.  I am
> amazed that while he is doubtless larger, he is not heavier.  I am
beginning
> to think he must be like one of those hollow chocolate eater bunnies
(white
> chocolate of course).
>
> Seriously though, he is on a blend of Natural Balance and Nutro Natural
> Choice with some healthy yogurt added (real "yoghurt" at 11% fat).  His
coat
> is great, he has good flesh, and is a very happy and active pyr (daily
walks
> and plenty of romping around in the backyard with our 3yr old son, Dusty).
>
> Is growth and filling out at this rate normal.  We have been told that he
> will not reach full size until nearly 4 yrs (based on his breeding line's
> history)...I am just wondering.
>
> Any advise?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Keith, Soo, Dusty, and Romy
>
>
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