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**Furbabies mom** · 12-04-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ladodd

Addie put weight on quickly until she was 6 mo and then she stopped. She's 9 mo. now and weighs 6.1 lbs.I have her brother also, he's a shrimp. He struggles to stay at 5 lbs. He eats more than she does. My older female, Lily weighs 11 lbs. I know alot of people want the tiny pups, but I like a little heavier pup as they seem a little sturdier. You will love her no matter what she weighs.

Ohh little Jack's a shrimp, he's just petite!

**ladodd** · 12-04-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Furbabies mom

Ohh little Jack's a shrimp, he's just petite!

He is itty bitty compared to my girls. But, he has so much personality. He has his Mommy wrapped around his tiny toothpick of a paw. I can't imagine not having him.

**AshleyAndSophiePup** · 12-04-2012, 05:12 PM

Well, then is Sophie not gaining enough weight? At her 12 week appointment she weighed 2 pounds, and a little over a week ago at her 16 week appointment she weighed 2.4 pounds, she has an appointment Sunday for her rabies. Is she not gaining enough? Her vet says she's healthy. And her parents are 4 pounds and 4.25 pounds.

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**Zoe's Mom88** · 12-04-2012, 05:12 PM

It is hard to tell how big they will be full grown. My Zoe was 3.8 lbs at 6 and 7 months but she also isn't a great eater. Now she is 5 lbs. exactly and my vet said she is perfect. It sounds like Gucci will be in the 6 lb. range. I really believe in measuring food and watching the amount of treats I give.

**WeeGrace** · 12-04-2012, 05:40 PM

Ashley don't worry I brought daisy in to get weighed at 3 months she was 2 kilos she was the same at 4 months an over past few weeks she has put on a half a kilo!!! I think they take growth spurts just like humans do. As long as Sophie is eating her daily amount then she is fine

**Grace'sMom** · 12-05-2012, 12:08 AM

From what I've read from everyone here.... Maltese puppies grow at many different speeds. Some grow fast in the beginning then slow down. Some grow slow all the way through. Some do these jag of not growing then a sudden spurt. Some grow steady all the way through 18 months.

I'd say the IMPORTANT thing is that your puppy is gaining weight.

I know people want small fluffs.... but ....

Grace is the first puppy I've had who struggles with keeping weight on. When you have a puppy lose weight when you know this is the time their brains and bones are growing it is scary.

So just be watchful

If she was overweight your vet would say something... But like Marj said - a truly "fat" puppy is rare. They all go through a "puffy puppy" phase... but I think that's more because they are ready for a growth (length and height) spurt.

Hope that made sense

**The A Team** · 12-05-2012, 02:22 AM

I think dogs are a lot like people.....they're all different.

Archie was 2 lbs at 12 weeks and is now 10 lbs

Abbey was around the same at 12 weeks and now is 7 lbs.

I got Ava at 6 months old and she was 2 lbs at that time...now she's 3 1/2 lbs and four years old.

I agree with Marj, if you want a smaller dog...get one from a breeder who was keeping the dog for show but they aren't growing large enough....that's when they sell them as a pet.

**WeeGrace** · 12-05-2012, 03:05 AM

As always tori good advice I think as long as the pup is healthy and growing we don't need to worry. Daisy could be 15lbs and I'd still love her there is just more fluff for cuddles. I was worried when she didn't gain any weight so glad to see her gaining. She does have somewhat of a pudgy look about her so she def is in the pudgy puppy fat stage but I always notice one week she gains weight next week she grows tiny bit. I'd say be worried if she doesn't gain weight or grow.

12-04-2012, 05:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
AshleyAndSophiePup Maltese Guru Name: Ashley Dog's Name: Sophie Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Western Washington Posts: 934	Well, then is Sophie not gaining enough weight? At her 12 week appointment she weighed 2 pounds, and a little over a week ago at her 16 week appointment she weighed 2.4 pounds, she has an appointment Sunday for her rabies. Is she not gaining enough? Her vet says she's healthy. And her parents are 4 pounds and 4.25 pounds. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ Ashley & Sophie

12-04-2012, 05:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
Zoe's Mom88 Maltese Guru Name: Barbie Dog's Name: Zoe (Kyra my Angel in Heaven) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,460	It is hard to tell how big they will be full grown. My Zoe was 3.8 lbs at 6 and 7 months but she also isn't a great eater. Now she is 5 lbs. exactly and my vet said she is perfect. It sounds like Gucci will be in the 6 lb. range. I really believe in measuring food and watching the amount of treats I give. __________________

12-05-2012, 12:08 AM	#16 (permalink)
Grace'sMom Maltese Guru Name: Tori Dog's Name: Grace -maltipoo, Gus - poodle mix Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,931	From what I've read from everyone here.... Maltese puppies grow at many different speeds. Some grow fast in the beginning then slow down. Some grow slow all the way through. Some do these jag of not growing then a sudden spurt. Some grow steady all the way through 18 months. I'd say the IMPORTANT thing is that your puppy is gaining weight. I know people want small fluffs.... but .... Grace is the first puppy I've had who struggles with keeping weight on. When you have a puppy lose weight when you know this is the time their brains and bones are growing it is scary. So just be watchful If she was overweight your vet would say something... But like Marj said - a truly "fat" puppy is rare. They all go through a "puffy puppy" phase... but I think that's more because they are ready for a growth (length and height) spurt. Hope that made sense __________________ Grace (Dec. 4, 2011) & Gus (Dec.15, 2009) my lyme journey blog: purplelymegirl my lyme video (updated link): Tick,tick,tick... Time to see Lyme

12-05-2012, 02:22 AM	#17 (permalink)
The A Team Maltese Guru Name: Pat Dog's Name: Archie, Abbey, Ava, Mona Lisa and Tinker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Jersey Posts: 17,518	I think dogs are a lot like people.....they're all different. Archie was 2 lbs at 12 weeks and is now 10 lbs Abbey was around the same at 12 weeks and now is 7 lbs. I got Ava at 6 months old and she was 2 lbs at that time...now she's 3 1/2 lbs and four years old. I agree with Marj, if you want a smaller dog...get one from a breeder who was keeping the dog for show but they aren't growing large enough....that's when they sell them as a pet. __________________ Pat and "The A Team" Archie, Ava and Abbey Life is Good!!!....and keeps gettin' better!!! To get to Ava's FB page... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ava/2...9759780?ref=hl

12-04-2012, 05:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
WeeGrace Maltese Guru Name: Grace Dog's Name: Daisy Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 555	Ashley don't worry I brought daisy in to get weighed at 3 months she was 2 kilos she was the same at 4 months an over past few weeks she has put on a half a kilo!!! I think they take growth spurts just like humans do. As long as Sophie is eating her daily amount then she is fine

12-05-2012, 03:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
WeeGrace Maltese Guru Name: Grace Dog's Name: Daisy Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 555	As always tori good advice I think as long as the pup is healthy and growing we don't need to worry. Daisy could be 15lbs and I'd still love her there is just more fluff for cuddles. I was worried when she didn't gain any weight so glad to see her gaining. She does have somewhat of a pudgy look about her so she def is in the pudgy puppy fat stage but I always notice one week she gains weight next week she grows tiny bit. I'd say be worried if she doesn't gain weight or grow.

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