Small for his age?

[bojackson]

My 4 month old male boxer is about 15 lbs right now, but everyone says he is very small for his age...any thoughts from more experienced boxer owners?

 

[HurricaneBox]

It really does depend on the individual pup. My Hurricane was only 13-14 lbs at 4 months, he was 8 lbs at three months. Except when we first brought him home, he has never been really thin either. I think he is just going to be a small boxer. Even now, he is 9 months old and only 50-55 lbs. I think he is going to be on the small side for the males. If your pup is looking a healthy weight (not too skinny/ribs hips showing etc), and is eating, drinking, going potty, playing etc normally, and unless you have any other reason to suspect something is wrong, I wouldn't worry about it. Everyone told me Hurricane was too small for his age and he has been fine. Just my opinion, though if you are worried about him of course a vet visit is in order, of for nothing else than peace of mind!

 

[sophieDad]

Sophie is 36 at 6 months. I have seen boxers at the dog park anywhere from adults at 50-100 LBS. My thoughts are, good food, playfull, happy....no problem! Of course...I can see Sophie's ribs and she is growing fast...now i wonder how big she will be...i thought she was a wee lass.

 

[caruse]

Laila was at the vet this week for her spay and she was only 35.9 pounds at 71/2 months!!! But she is constant energy, eats well and is happy, so I won't worry...Barbara lovicon

 

[bojackson]

Thanx for the help...i think he is doing pretty well, maybe just a small boy

 

[livendive]

Thanx for the help...i think he is doing pretty well, maybe just a small boy

Sounds like it to me. My Ally just cracked 50 lbs about 6 months ago, and she's 6 years old. Minka on the other hand is 6 months old and has almost caught her (45 lbs when I dropped her off at the vet this morning for her spay).