[emdh]

I was wondering if the puppy's size in relation to his litter mates will be a determining factor is knowing how big he will be as an adult. Right now, at about 3 weeks old the pup we're looking at (lab puppy) is about a pound lighter than his brothers. Will he catch up or will he always be a smaller dog?

 

[emdh]

Thanks. I think he was smaller at birth but has consistently stayed smaller. I'm just wondering if this means that as an adult dog, he'll likely be smaller.

 

[emdh]

Thanks. Yes-she's very responsible and will have all clearances done-including cardiac. We're considering a pup but would have last pick of males and he's smaller by a pound at 3 weeks-has always been smaller. Of course health is priority but we've always loved the bigger boys so will pass and wait if he'll be a very small male. I was just wondering if the pups in a litter (assuming they're healthy)end up catching up to each other.

 

[emdh]

Okay-that's kind of what I thought but I wasn't sure. We've usually brought home either the biggest or similar size and I really haven't ever know the owners of the litter mates to follow up to see how they compare. This breeder is very very responsible so I can't believe any of the size differential is due to nutrition. I think he's just a bit smaller.