Hi folks, this are my Babies.
Leon - male, 71 lbs, and Lady - female, 44 lbs.
They born at same day but are not brothers.
I got them with 30 days old and they will be 6 months next week.
I Hope you enjoy their pics.
Sheers.
They will be 6 months old next week. I Hope too!
Some people say that big Shepherds take more time to stand ears, until 6 to 8 months. I Hope so. Sometime seems that Leon's ears até Just getting up but their grow up, becomes heavier and fall again. I really dont know.
Somebody know If they can stand yet or know dogs that take só much time?
Even looking back to his baby pictures - they do not look to have the correct shape or form to stand. Very heavy, rounded, set low and far apart. I think you may get some lift to them, but I would not get attached to the idea of erect ears.... I also would not bother taping if it were me. Taping helps ears that are struggling and need a little support. His look like they're happy and comfortable right where they are, no struggle
Have they ever stood all the way up, even briefly?
Thanks my friend. Here is onde more picture from Leon. You guys can Tell me If he is overweighted? If so, How can I Help him? Just Reduce the food or someting else?
He looks too heavy to me. Just cut down on his food. How much are you feeding him per day?Do not exercise him too much as this can hurt his structure. They probably get a lot of exercise by playing with each other. Do you send one-on-one time with them without the other pup present?
Maybe cut down with 1/2 cup. To prevent too close bonding with each other, there are plenty of threads her about raising two pups. They look lovely by the way.
Wolf dog, I reduce for 2 cups/day but he still grwoing. Now 78 lbs with 6 months and 4 days.
What can i do? Reduce even more?
Here is a pic with my son 12 years old.
He does need to grow, just not getting fat. Pet him with a flat hand over the sides and spine and you should be able to feel the ribs and back bones. What brand do you feed him?
Corn meal instead of 'metal' I guess? This is not a good food for your dog. Rice is better but not ideal. The raw meat (never feed cooked bones) is great but it has to be balanced out: you also need organ meat. I believe the ratio is 50% meaty bones, 45% muscle meat and 5% organ meat. Research raw feeding on this forum. This is as much I can help you with.
Just as a precaution: you know male dogs at six months are able to sire puppies? He can mate with her as soon as she is in her first heat, which can be expected anywhere from the 7th month (to stay on the safe side) on.
You have a gorgeous pup! I would cut back on the kibble and take him for a couple of walks a day. When he is old enough, get him running so he will not have any problems with his joints. Fetch, soccer and other games will build a bond between you and your pup!
" gave babies and who usually sell them even to pay for the dogs care, as maybe should be my case, at least for some litters, since some people, including relatives of mine are already asking me to reserve cubs."
"I am also not aiming to make money with them procreating because its that is laborious and I have my professional activities, but as they evolve and if they have perfect health maybe allow that they have a litter or two before castrating them. I have not decided on that yet."
I did not understand. What is the problem my friend? If i Give some cuba to my relatives ir even sell some for who can Care nicely and need them for protection as I do what is the big Deal?
I dont judge other people so easly like you. If you love your dog, take good Care If them, and give ir sell some cubs for who Will do the same i dont see where is the problem, but i respect If you disagree ir dont like.
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