greyhound puppy height chart

I think it has a lot to do with being altered.Autumn was spayed at 9 weeks and Cole was done around 4 months. !..for some reason all of their common sense just seems to disappear around 10 months, give or take a month. Greyhounds are weighed before every race and they must be within a pound and a half, either way, of their set racing weight, or they will be scratched from the race by racing officials. I won't use your name or your dog's. I have absolutely no experience with feeding growing pups, but I know the calcium ratios are important hopefully someone else here will be able to help you more. Display as a link instead, If your greyhound has put on 10, 15 or even more pounds above its racing weight it is overweight. it was amazing watching him grow over night and knuckles become gigantic in his sleep and waiting for him to catch up to those big knuckles. A couple of lbs under ideal weight is better than a couple of lbs over unless your dog is older. But I cant find any growing chart for greyhounds, so I do not know if he is growing at good pace. Has your boy been neutered yet? I wil try to find salmon oil, how much should I have to give to him? To me it seems like your boy is growing well to be only 5 inches shorter than them at 5 months old. i am not sure of what you can buy in your part of the world. you will have this tall, thin, gawky hound with nunca en la cabeza. then suddenly the brains develop and you have a wonderful friend for life. I checked the differences in protein content between Beneful (US$30.00 for a 15 Kilo bag) and Pro-plan (US$100.00 for a 10 Kilo bag) and it was just a small 3%, so I think my best choice is Beneful with vitamins added vitamins, chicken soup and egg. Contact the webmaster, Copyright 2004-2022 - CMS Made Simple. i'm not sure of what inexpensive cheese similar to cottage cheese you have availabe, but it is really a good product for the pups and they love it! Next page: Greyhound Health PDFs, Greyhound Crossroads 314 Sample Rd, Greenwood, SC 29649 (864) 995-3112, Problems with the website? Powered by Invision Community. Thanks to everyone on this friendly forum! Be aware that as your dog ages and loses muscle mass, its' ideal weight is likely to fall below racing weight. We wouldlove to have more good before and after photos of greyhounds that have gained too much weight. the more they play and run, the hungrier they are. At 5 months and about 15 days old, she was just shy of 26 inches tall. costco will take an open bag back. Medium sized male at racing weight of 75lbs. it's up to the individual as to how much they see their dog can tolerate. I will be switching to Kirkland because as you say, many owners are giving that to their hounds with good results. Guest vra1974, August 25, 2009 in Health and Medical discussion. You cannot paste images directly. larger breeds need, strangely enough, not tons of protein-just a balanced diet. your puppy needs lots of calories, but not empty calories to keep up w/ his rapid growth. You can post now and register later. What do you do when you suddenly realize that your greyhound has accidentally gotten overweight? However, I have two male greyhounds that are 8 years old and they are 28-29" at the shoulders. and also, some say that ray egg is healthy for the dogs skin and hair, and some say it is the most dangerous thing in the planet. As greyhounds get older and more lazy, they naturally lose even more muscle mass. Clear editor. Love your dog enough to do what is best for its' health, even if you prefer not to see bones on a dog. Large male, too thin at race weight of 74lbs Same male at 88lbs after vet recommended losing a few lbs. A50lb female that gains 10lbs is the equivalent of a150lbs person gaining 30lbs. felix, my pup also gets 4 squirts- he weighs 75lbs. Like human athletes, it is better for them to run thin, than slightly overweight. ). I found your experiences very usefull to know what to expect. Paste as plain text instead, This is a 78lb tall, narrow greyhound that is 30" at the shoulder and is at the proper weight for his build. It is hard to keep weight on most senior greyhounds. Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). We have gotten so used to seeing overweight dogs, that most of us prefer not to see or feel bones. Pasted as rich text. Not all vets are familiar with racing, fit, greyhounds, so they may not tell you to take weight off your greyhound until it is already obese. Freshly retired large male at a healthy 80lbs Same greyhound at an obese 95lbs, notice some ribs still show. When you havea greyhound, you have to be prepared for strangers to tell you your dog is too thin and take it as a complement. for around 50 bucks. boiled beef or chicken is always a plus to a lower quality food as well as brewer's yeast. both are used by many of the grey owners on greytalk, i use the premium chicken kibble they make. good food, lots of exercise and love..are the other main ingredients. Most breeds of dogs are shown slightly overweight, so that is what we see on the TV dog shows and is what people think their dog should look like. This is every day, and twice a week I give him raw egg. You are likely to get the sad hound eyes, but don't give in. Obesity is a huge problem in dogs that WILL shorten your greyhound's lifespan. Regarding feeding, he eats purina beneful puppy, he eats a little bit and gets bored, so I add some Lamb/Rice (because he loves the taste) then he eats it very happy and then gets bored again, so I add 1/5 pint of chicken soup and finishes everything. Use your dog's tattoes or racing name to find out your dog's racing weight here:http://www.greyhound-data.com/. Beneful is not a very good quality food, especially a growing pup. so, its cheaper than Beneful, with is the one I am buying for him now. Retiring from racing and becoming a pet doesn't mean your greyhound should gain 10lbs and be fat. On the other hand, my diabetic puppy, Phantom, who is 7 months old is only 20 inches tall. Resist the temptation to fatten up a greyhound, even if you prefer dogs on the pudgy side!. some of the other grey owners might be able to recommend some. Your vet may not mention your pet's weight problem until it approaches obesity and is causing health problems. And 19.8 pounds today!! the occasional cheese and treats of sardines(easy to find in the states)- if it doesn't upset the digestive system. Because Greyhounds are supposed to look a lot thinner than most other breeds, it is a bigger problemfor them. Racing weight should be 60lbs, too much hipbone at 58lbs Same dog at an obese 80+lbs. It is easy to get a dog overweight without even realizing it. A dog with a more rounded ribcage like the one above can have the outline of ribs showing even when obese. at 2 yrs, 5 months(he was born on march 1) he is now 75lbs and almost 29" at the shoulders. And Elphie has a long, elegant neck to match! Just because your vet tells you your greyhound looks "OK" doesn't mean it really is at the optimal weight for a healthy fit greyhound. The price here in Mexico is just US$15.40 for a 9kilo (18.5lb) bag! Like people there all different , my Larry was 31 and 105 and not fat. puppies will seem bored w/ their food if they are either in between growth spurts or not exercised enough. This site is powered by CMS Made Simple version 2.2.13. they also have a lamb and rice which is as good. Most greyhounds are at their fittest and most athletic when racing and our goal is to keep them in that condition their entire lives. That muscle will be replaced by fat. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. If your greyhound is smooth across his hind end with no bones showing at all it may betoo fat. try alpha nutrition on the web. We want to educate not embarrass anyone. i kept track of weight more than anything for a while. Anyway I will be adding sardines, tuna, raw egg or something else just to keep him away from boredoom. Your previous content has been restored. his coat and skin will reflect the quality of the food. Obese (dangerously overweight), 50lbs.50-57.5 lbs57.5lbs+, 55lbs55- 63.25lbs63.25lbs+, 60lbs..60-69lbs.69lbs+, 65lbs..65-74.75lbs..74.75lbs+, 70lbs70-80.5lbs..80.5lbs+, 75lbs..75-86.25lbs..86.25lbs+, 80lbs..80-92lbs92lbs+, 85lbs.85-97.25lbs97.25lbs+, 90lbs..90-103.5lbs103.5lbs+. If your older dog loses a significant amount of weight quickly it could be a sign of a health problem and should be checked by your vet. She's 3 now and only weighs 55lbs but she's quite tall, perhaps beacuse we had her spayed at an early age. costco has a salmon oil, i use laske cronch, i get it on-line and it works well, 88 oz. At 3 years and 4 months old, she is just shy of 31 inches tall!!! It sounds like he's going to be a tall one, just make sure he gets good food to grow on. At 83lbs You can really see how wide he is when he is laying down. Just because your vet tells you your greyhound looks "OK" doesn't mean it really is at the optimal weight for a healthy fit greyhound. My male is who almost 18 months is tall as well but has more muscle to him. If it has no ribs visible, it is probablyoverweight. i too got my last grey when he was a wee pup and was amazed at watching him grow. My female who just turned two is very tall and lanky,she also is about six inches longer than my other greys. I do not have a greyhound growth chart. We have Wal-Mart, Sams, Costco and dog foods we have Eukanuba, Pedigree, Purina Pro Plan and Beneful. It is also better for your retired greyhound to be on the thin side, than overweight. Upload or insert images from URL. 3-year-old freshly retired male in 2008, 71lbs racing weight Same dog in 2013 at 8 years old, very fit at just 65lbs, Most greyhounds still enjoy racing around in their yards or running with other greyhounds at one of our greyhound playgroups. It has a lot of filler, not what a growing puppy needs. now if you can live thru adolescence!!! If not, I'd hold off until he's at least a year old to give the growth plates time to close. Some very muscular racerscan lookoverweight after they lose all that muscle, without actually gaining a pound. i do supplement w/ fish oil and that is it. Unless your greyhound was exceptionally thin at racing weight it is best to keep him within a couple of lbs of his racing weight for the rest of his life. My bridge kids: Crooke & Mouse (always in my heart), Flake, Buzz, Snake, Prince (GSD), Justin & Gentry (Siamese), Belle (Aussie/Dalmatian mix), Rupert (amstaff) and Fred, Sirius, Severus, Albus, George, Hagrid, Hermione, Minerva, Marilyn, Wren, Molly, Luna, Tonks, Fleur, Ginny, Neville, Bill, Percy, Rose & Charlie (rats). try the kirkland foods. In some other post I read about foods that can be dangerous to our dogs, but I found some of the cautions very exagerated ,like not giving him raw egg because it can block the correct absortion of B12 or having salmonella, in this case I would have to sterilize my garden, because he plays there and can get some bacteria from the dirt or bird dropings! Your greyhound should have just the tips of his hipbones barely visible and the outline of a couple of ribs. Occasionally we do run into a greyhound that did race too thin, like the one below, that just couldn't keep weight on at the track. i use a book on top of his shoulder and get out the old tape measure. from what i have read, a well balanced food is all you really need. If it has passed the obese mark, it is in serious trouble. Your greyhound will try to run at the speed it did when it was at the track and very fit. it depends upon which one agrees w/ your puppy. By (i only use salmon oil & brewer's yeast.). Greytalk.com from my past experience it seems as if they have spurts, shoot up and then need tons of good quality food to help their weight catch up and they will still be bony. the rapid growth was amazing. there are pleanty of sites on the internet to check out suppliments. Unfortunately about 33 percent of pet dogs are overweight. so after the transition, read the suggested amount and try it. the crust on the pizza is fine as a treat(bread as well), watch out for the sauce and cheese. i have heard of quite a few breeders who include raw eggs in their feeding rituals as well as apples and veggies. Unless your retired greyhound continues to participate in performance events like lure coursing or agility, it will lose a lot of muscle when it retires from the track to a couch. Please send before AND after body shots to Joanne. at a year he was around 61-63 pounds and nearly his adult height. Perfect! as to the salmon oil, transition over slowly, i usually add over cooked rice (white rice only)while i am transitioning, also it's not a bad thing to give them rice anyway. Elphie, Kulee, Amanda, Harmony, Alex (hound mix), Phantom, Norbet, Willis (dsh), Autumn (Siamese) & Max (OSH) & mama rat, LaLa & baby Poppy! if you can't get a better quality dog food do suppliment w/ a good quality pet vitamin and some fish(salmon) oil. I've had Elphie since she was 10 weeks old. My girl was the 2nd smallest in the litter and weighed only 5 lbs when we got her at 9 weeks. Of course I keep in mind that greyhounds have a kind of very delicate stomach but I cant treat him like a sick dog, I want him to be a happy dog and if he likes raw egg and pizza leftovers, I am happy to please him maybe once or twice a week as a reward for learning something new or good behavior. I have my greyhound since he was just 3 months old. Previous page: Wrapping Happy Tail filling out should take some time, he is just starting to not look like a puppy now. My greyhound was born on March 15, so he is 5 months 10 days old. i have not had any problems w/ cottage cheese and or yoguart with all of my dogs over the years. to slowly get it back to a good weight. My experience rasing two grey pups is I noticed that they had growth spurts over night. I'd try something else, at least Purina One or Pro Plan. when i got him at 7 weeks he weighed 10 lbsit was fun watching him grow. my 60lb girl gets 4 squirts since she is black and they tend to have drier coats. i don't use canned food, i just soak the food well, can add some chicken or beef broth or a tiny bit of yogurt and rice. That is a LOT of extra weight to carry at a sprintand can lead to injury, heat stroke and even death. Not all vets are familiar with racing, fit, greyhounds, so they may not tell you to take weight off your greyhound until it is already obese. "Pet weight" should be thin and fit, not fat and flabby. This weekend I measured his height following the instructions given at. If your dog doesn't have a pronounced tuck (waist) it is definitely too fat. Senior greyhounds can be hard to keep weight on. at nearly 6 months felix was just about your dog's size. I do my best feeding him and he is getting bigger, but I dont know if he is growing properly. It is dangerous to race a fat greyhound. If it has passed the obese mark, it is in serious trouble. if the coat seems dry slowly up the amount. i remember that is when he finally was as tall as my female. I don't know about growth charts, but here are the measurements for my two: Rocket, male, 29" at the withers and 32" withers-tail, 80-82lbs. Making sure a greyhound is racing at the proper weight is something that trainers and track officials take seriously. I am in the southeast part of Mexico, and Greyhounds are non-existent here, so I do not have other dogs to compare it with. 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