Average growth and height.

[Anita11811]

I have a 5 month old American Line German shepherd. Before i start, NO he is not a king or shiloh shepherd. So, like i said, He is 5 months old and is currently weighing in at 68.4lbs. he turns 6 months July 18th. He stands roughly around i would say 18-20in.(from paw to back, Not head) I am 5'7 and his parents stood about 7-8 in. higher then my knee. The mother weighed 110 and Father was 120. Neither have had hip displasia. Is this normal for such a young shepherd. He is eating 3 times a day (BB) and still is very easy to feel his ribs. I know i should be worried about his hips and bones, So i take him every month to the vet so they can check him out but so far, so good. How much did your pup weigh at 5 months, how tall? Is there another type of Shepherds that get so big? i have heard plenty stories of people with their Huge pure bred shepherds. Is it just the American Line shepherd thing? or is this something else.

Give me your opinions on my huge baby. What should i do, and look out for. More or less excersise. More or less food.

thank you

[ASDogGeek]

Originally Posted by Anita11811

I have a 5 month old American Line German shepherd. Before i start, NO he is not a king or shiloh shepherd. So, like i said, He is 5 months old and is currently weighing in at 68.4lbs. he turns 6 months July 18th. He stands roughly around i would say 18-20in.(from paw to back, Not head) I am 5'7 and his parents stood about 7-8 in. higher then my knee. The mother weighed 110 and Father was 120. Neither have had hip displasia. Is this normal for such a young shepherd. He is eating 3 times a day (BB) and still is very easy to feel his ribs. I know i should be worried about his hips and bones, So i take him every month to the vet so they can check him out but so far, so good. How much did your pup weigh at 5 months, how tall? Is there another type of Shepherds that get so big? i have heard plenty stories of people with their Huge pure bred shepherds. Is it just the American Line shepherd thing? or is this something else.

Give me your opinions on my huge baby. What should i do, and look out for. More or less excersise. More or less food.

thank you

Can hou post a picture? My boy JUST turned t months and is 55LBS. And he is we inches tall. Will post photo soon

[jdh520]

Sounds like how mine was too. He was 100lbs at 9 months. Some genetics just get them that big. One thing I have realized is its so much more expensive once they get over 100lbs too. I have a picture of mine standing next to my mom who is 5'5 and he dwarfs her.