Wow, He's SO Small.

DorothyM · 11-21-2011, 08:22 PM

This is what we hear whenever we meet another GSD owner while out with Rocky. Yes, he's 4.5 months and only 30 lbs, yes he's on the shorter side, YES he's purebred.

While leaving our training course yesterday we were approached by a woman with a gorgeous mountain of an 8 month old Shepherd. His back came to my hips, and im 5'6. He was a beast. All anyone around could comment on was how teeny Rocky looked.

I guess this is just a vent, I'm just tired of hearing comments about his size.

We love him, even if he ends up being a midget.

Suka · 11-21-2011, 08:26 PM

Oh, you should look through this thread - How heavy was/is your GSD at 6months

You will see there is a huge range of weights

Daisy&Lucky's Mom · 11-21-2011, 08:30 PM

Rocky will grow . He's in your avatar right ,he is cutie! By the way its not the size its the brains that makes a GSD.

Whiteshepherds · 11-21-2011, 08:31 PM

Our 4 year old male is barely 24" so he's pretty small compared to other GSD's we see, but I like the size. He's quick and agile...and he doesn't take up nearly as much room on the couch as our female.

DorothyM · 11-21-2011, 08:36 PM

Im sure he will too, but I wont lie....Im liking this compact size personally. He's not a couch hog either. =)

DorothyM · 11-21-2011, 08:37 PM

Hopefully this isnt too big, just snapped this one of him. He's a bit of a ham.

Daisy&Lucky's Mom · 11-21-2011, 08:40 PM

At 4.5 months he has several growth spurts left. He is a handsome dude and in your pic looks tall. Ok Im 5ft everybody's tall.

BlackGSD · 11-21-2011, 09:03 PM

I would just tell them: "He is a GERMAN SHEPHERD, not a Great Dane. He isn't SUPPOSED to be HUGE!!!!!"

sddeadeye · 11-22-2011, 07:55 AM

I think in some cases people are so used to oversized shepherds that when they see one that is going to fall within the actual breed standard they think it is small. Rocky is a cutie by the way!

RubyTuesday · 11-22-2011, 08:28 AM

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All anyone around could comment on was how teeny Rocky looked.

Pffft. Great dogs, including great GSDs come in a range of sizes. Don't let other thoughts or opinions affect you, especially about something as minor as size. Cross your fingers & hope that regardless of sixe he's long lived, & mentally & physically sound & healthy.

11-21-2011, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
DorothyM Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pendleton, CA Posts: 37	Wow, He's SO Small. This is what we hear whenever we meet another GSD owner while out with Rocky. Yes, he's 4.5 months and only 30 lbs, yes he's on the shorter side, YES he's purebred. While leaving our training course yesterday we were approached by a woman with a gorgeous mountain of an 8 month old Shepherd. His back came to my hips, and im 5'6. He was a beast. All anyone around could comment on was how teeny Rocky looked. I guess this is just a vent, I'm just tired of hearing comments about his size. We love him, even if he ends up being a midget. __________________ You sing like Diana Ross and you dress like you own a magic chocolate factory.

11-21-2011, 08:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Suka Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,180	Oh, you should look through this thread - How heavy was/is your GSD at 6months You will see there is a huge range of weights __________________ Dogs aren't space intensive; they're time intensive.

11-21-2011, 08:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Whiteshepherds Knighted Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northeastern Connecticut Posts: 2,771	Our 4 year old male is barely 24" so he's pretty small compared to other GSD's we see, but I like the size. He's quick and agile...and he doesn't take up nearly as much room on the couch as our female. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Harley-WS 4-23-07 Annie-WS 10-18-07 RIP Dakota - WGSD 1995-2007

11-21-2011, 08:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
DorothyM Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pendleton, CA Posts: 37	Im sure he will too, but I wont lie....Im liking this compact size personally. He's not a couch hog either. =) __________________ You sing like Diana Ross and you dress like you own a magic chocolate factory.

11-21-2011, 08:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
DorothyM Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pendleton, CA Posts: 37	Hopefully this isnt too big, just snapped this one of him. He's a bit of a ham. __________________ You sing like Diana Ross and you dress like you own a magic chocolate factory.

11-21-2011, 08:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Daisy&Lucky's Mom Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,437	Rocky will grow . He's in your avatar right ,he is cutie! By the way its not the size its the brains that makes a GSD.

11-21-2011, 08:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Daisy&Lucky's Mom Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,437	At 4.5 months he has several growth spurts left. He is a handsome dude and in your pic looks tall. Ok Im 5ft everybody's tall.

11-21-2011, 09:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
BlackGSD Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 7,795	I would just tell them: "He is a GERMAN SHEPHERD, not a Great Dane. He isn't SUPPOSED to be HUGE!!!!!" __________________ Tracy Siren vom Banach { Sable female GSD 3-20-08} R.I.P. Wrangler male ACD/Aussie mix. 9-29-99 to8-29-11.

11-22-2011, 07:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
sddeadeye Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Dakota Posts: 241	I think in some cases people are so used to oversized shepherds that when they see one that is going to fall within the actual breed standard they think it is small. Rocky is a cutie by the way!

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