What's a normal size range?

rebobinar · 12-05-2012, 09:13 PM

I was just talking to a friend who took her lab/mastiff puppy into the vet because he wasn't moving. They found a joint disorder because he was growing so fast, and needed to be on a special large breed dog food. Then she told me he was 30 pounds at 4 months.
I said, "Oh... oh, wait, that's what my pup weighs..."

And I was just wondering if that sounds normal or off to any of you? She has a clean bill of health from the vet (she saw the vet on Friday before she came to me on Saturday and I have her records. But we haven't been to a vet here yet).

Just wanted to get an idea of if she's giant, or if bassets are just large breeds.

Thanks!

Jnfr · 12-05-2012, 09:40 PM

First, I am not an expert on dogs.... However, Jake (who is 13 usually weighs in between 60-65 lbs) Ellie, born mid-July is probably about 30-35 lbs.

In my opinion, bassets are big dogs, usually weigh in like a lab, just "low riders"

Ellie is nearly as long as Jake, just shorter and less "beefy" (muscle mass) I expect when she is grown she will be as big or surpass Jake.

If your vet is happy with the weight and size, then I would say its OK. Just keep in mind too much weight is bad for them. Long backs and all.

CatherineM · 12-05-2012, 10:18 PM

My Vet treats bassets as large bred dogs.

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Soundtrack · 12-05-2012, 10:58 PM

Because of the heaviness of bone, a growing Basset is treated as a large or giant breed.

The breeder the sire belongs to has imported a number of European dogs, so I wouldn't be surprised if your pup will be on the larger side of the scale.

12-05-2012, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
rebobinar Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 67	What's a normal size range? I was just talking to a friend who took her lab/mastiff puppy into the vet because he wasn't moving. They found a joint disorder because he was growing so fast, and needed to be on a special large breed dog food. Then she told me he was 30 pounds at 4 months. I said, "Oh... oh, wait, that's what my pup weighs..." And I was just wondering if that sounds normal or off to any of you? She has a clean bill of health from the vet (she saw the vet on Friday before she came to me on Saturday and I have her records. But we haven't been to a vet here yet). Just wanted to get an idea of if she's giant, or if bassets are just large breeds. Thanks!

12-05-2012, 09:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jnfr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 1,786	First, I am not an expert on dogs.... However, Jake (who is 13 usually weighs in between 60-65 lbs) Ellie, born mid-July is probably about 30-35 lbs. In my opinion, bassets are big dogs, usually weigh in like a lab, just "low riders" Ellie is nearly as long as Jake, just shorter and less "beefy" (muscle mass) I expect when she is grown she will be as big or surpass Jake. If your vet is happy with the weight and size, then I would say its OK. Just keep in mind too much weight is bad for them. Long backs and all. __________________ Jnfr Sophie (ATB (1996-2010) Abby (ATB 2010 - 2012) Jake (2001 - ) Ellie (2012 - )

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Soundtrack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,343	Because of the heaviness of bone, a growing Basset is treated as a large or giant breed. The breeder the sire belongs to has imported a number of European dogs, so I wouldn't be surprised if your pup will be on the larger side of the scale. __________________ Rosie-Ch Soundtrack Cracklin' Rose CGN AGN RA Am RN TT Melody-Ch Soundtrack Unchained Melody TT Sailor-Ch Soundtrack Expedition Sailor RN TT Chili-Ch Soundtrack Spice Up Your Life Curry-Ch Soundtrack Canadian Brass Pepper-Ch Pennieslogon Living La Vida Loca CGN Vina-Ch Soundtrack Grand Illusion Leila-Ch Soundtrack Almost Paradise Deela-Ch Soundtrack Wink Of An Eye Hermione - Soundtrack Spellbound Eowyn - Soundtrack Rain Dance

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CatherineM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 1,194	My Vet treats bassets as large bred dogs. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App

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