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**maltlovereileen** · 05-07-2010, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladysmom

You cannot overfeed a eight week old puppy.

Considering the circumstances, be glad he's a bigger boy. Much less risk of hypoglycemia.

He is already genetically programed to be the adult size he will be. Don't worry about it and just enjoy him.

What Marj said

**Orla** · 05-07-2010, 02:46 PM

Milo was about 1.8lbs at 8 weeks.

Like Marj said, you can't overfeed an 8 week old puppy - they're supposed to be fat and chubby!

**Ladysmom** · 05-07-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by amby

Milo was about 1.8lbs at 8 weeks.

Like Marj said, you can't overfeed an 8 week old puppy - they're supposed to be fat and chubby!

How big is Milo now? I know the standard in Ireland is different than ours. Your Maltese are bigger, right?

**Orla** · 05-07-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladysmom

How big is Milo now? I know the standard in Ireland is different than ours. Your Maltese are bigger, right?

Milo is 5.5lbs/6lbs now(last time he was weighed he was 5.5lbs but I think he's gained a bit in the last few weeks - he feels heavier lol) - our standard is 6.6 - 8.8lbs. Milo's quite a small boy for over here.

**Kitkat** · 05-07-2010, 03:39 PM

OK good. Thanks! I wasn't originally thinking about the "over-feeding" thing but I started noticing that a lot of SM members seem to meticulously measure out their pups food at different wks/month etc. so I started to think that maybe I'm doing something wrong + we're Italian and we tend to over-do-it sometimes - LOL. Also, he tends to kind of nibble at his food at first, for like 10 seconds then he takes a "break" and goes away to do something else and he only goes back if I encourage him by placing him near the bowl and sometimes putting some on his mouth - so for a moment I thought, am I being too Italian saying "mangia, mangia" - but I guess it's better to have some extra reserves than risking hypoglycemia. He's so cute - yes, he's my little chunkie teddybear and I hope to keep him healthy for a long, long time no matter how big or within the standard he winds up being.

As always, thanks everyone for the reassurance -

**Ladysmom** · 05-07-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kitkat

OK good. Thanks! I wasn't originally thinking about the "over-feeding" thing but I started noticing that a lot of SM members seem to meticulously measure out their pups food at different wks/month etc. so I started to think that maybe I'm doing something wrong + we're Italian and we tend to over-do-it sometimes - LOL. Also, he tends to kind of nibble at his food at first, for like 10 seconds then he takes a "break" and goes away to do something else and he only goes back if I encourage him by placing him near the bowl and sometimes putting some on his mouth - so for a moment I thought, am I being too Italian saying "mangia, mangia" - but I guess it's better to have some extra reserves than risking hypoglycemia. He's so cute - yes, he's my little chunkie teddybear and I hope to keep him healthy for a long, long time no matter how big or within the standard he winds up being.

As always, thanks everyone for the reassurance -

At his age, "mangia" is a good mantra!

Those of us who carefully measure food have adults. Some, like my Lady, have no concept of being full and would eat as much as they can.

Even if he ends up to be 9-10 pounds, that is still a very small dog.

**Kitkat** · 05-07-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladysmom

You cannot overfeed a eight week old puppy.

Considering the circumstances, be glad he's a bigger boy. Much less risk of hypoglycemia.

He is already genetically programed to be the adult size he will be. Don't worry about it and just enjoy him.

Quote:

Originally Posted by maltlovereileen

What Marj said

Quote:

Originally Posted by amby

Milo was about 1.8lbs at 8 weeks.

Like Marj said, you can't overfeed an 8 week old puppy - they're supposed to be fat and chubby!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladysmom

At his age, "mangia" is a good mantra!

Those of us who carefully measure food have adults. Some, like my Lady, have no concept of being full and would eat as much as they can.

Even if he ends up to be 9-10 pounds, that is still a very small dog.

Thanks again Lady's mom - so much to learn....
My lab was like that - he'd eat like there was no tomorrow if he'd have a say in it so we had to keep it controlled - but until he was about 11 he was also very active so eating more was OKish up until that point.
When is their puppyhood officially over?

**Canada** · 05-24-2010, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitkat

Thanks again Lady's mom - so much to learn....
My lab was like that - he'd eat like there was no tomorrow if he'd have a say in it so we had to keep it controlled - but until he was about 11 he was also very active so eating more was OKish up until that point.
When is their puppyhood officially over?

I have heard that puppyhood is over at a year,
but for a Maltese...They seem to have an eternal puppyhood! Lol.

I have had Maltese family members of varying sizes but they all seemed to take up the same ammount of room (in my heart!)

I found the growth chart & pics interesting, but you probably shouldn't expect your pup to follow that chart
as he is not one of their pups.
He is an individual, and lucky you, you've got him!

**Katkoota** · 05-24-2010, 04:54 AM

Some good info you got here, Cat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladysmom

The Maltese standard calls for adult weight between 4-7 pounds.

I was only gonna add this....

Quote:

Originally Posted by amby

our standard is 6.6 - 8.8lbs

4-7 lb is AKC standard
6.6-8.8 lb is FCI standard

**Kitkat** · 05-26-2010, 10:53 AM

Thanks again for all the good info.

05-07-2010, 02:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
Orla Maltese Guru Name: Orla Dog's Name: Amber, Roxy(pomxjrts) & Milo(maltese) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,726	Milo was about 1.8lbs at 8 weeks. Like Marj said, you can't overfeed an 8 week old puppy - they're supposed to be fat and chubby! __________________ Click here to learn all about Milo & see pics!

05-07-2010, 03:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
Kitkat Member Name: Catherine Dog's Name: Snowy AKA Snowball, Snowpuff, Trottolino Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 171	OK good. Thanks! I wasn't originally thinking about the "over-feeding" thing but I started noticing that a lot of SM members seem to meticulously measure out their pups food at different wks/month etc. so I started to think that maybe I'm doing something wrong + we're Italian and we tend to over-do-it sometimes - LOL. Also, he tends to kind of nibble at his food at first, for like 10 seconds then he takes a "break" and goes away to do something else and he only goes back if I encourage him by placing him near the bowl and sometimes putting some on his mouth - so for a moment I thought, am I being too Italian saying "mangia, mangia" - but I guess it's better to have some extra reserves than risking hypoglycemia. He's so cute - yes, he's my little chunkie teddybear and I hope to keep him healthy for a long, long time no matter how big or within the standard he winds up being. As always, thanks everyone for the reassurance - __________________ Hugs, Catherine Luv, luv, luv our little fluffpuff

05-26-2010, 10:53 AM	#20 (permalink)
Kitkat Member Name: Catherine Dog's Name: Snowy AKA Snowball, Snowpuff, Trottolino Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 171	Thanks again for all the good info. __________________ Hugs, Catherine Luv, luv, luv our little fluffpuff

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