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How much weight should my puppy gain per week?

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The weight-gain norm He should gain between 10-15% of his birth weight each day. But a simple rule of thumb is to expect your pup to gain about 5 ounces per week for small breeds and 2.5 pounds a week for large breeds. Anything more than that could be setting your puppy up for future obesity. 20 февр. 2018 г.


How much should a 10 week puppy weigh?

AgeWeightWeight8 weeks11 lbs15 lbs10 weeks14 lbs19 lbs12 weeks17 lbs23 lbs14 weeks20 lbs27 lbs

What months do puppies gain the most weight?

Puppies grow the most in their first week of life, where they double in size from their birth weight. They will continue to rapidly grow until 6-8 weeks of age. After that point, puppies will grow for at least several more months (sometimes even a year or two) although the growth rate will be slower.

When should puppies double their weight?

Weight gain is proportional to breed and birth weight, but a puppy should drink at least 10% of its body weight daily. Puppies should double their birth weight within 10-14 days.

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