[gvn]

Do any one have a bullmastiff breed weight gain chart

These are the current weight gain chart I have for my little one

8 weeks - 4 kgs
9th week - 2.5 kgs ( diarrohea and gastric prob due to the wrong way he had been transported from airport to our home, had to give 2 bottle of saline to get him back)

3 month - 7 kgs
4 month - 11 kgs - 15 inch height.

Stool - OK
Urine - clear

[shazamataz]

There isn't really a set weight as it depends on the size and build of the dog.
Some Mastiffs could be huge and others on the small side.

As long as he doesn't look under or overweight he should be fine.
What are you currently feeding?
Do you have any pictures you could post?

[Aurora_Bell]

HEre are some web sites I found that you might find helpful.
Can you tell me what his curretnt age, weight and height is?


Growth of your Bullmastiff weight chart Bullmastiff puppies weight chart, dogs, dog growth chart

guidelines for bullmastiff puppies

[shazamataz]

I'm not a big fan of those charts.

According to the Miniature Poodle chart at my vets my male Brody is "Grossly Obese" when he is really a very healthy weight (on the lean side actually) it's because he is rather heavy boned. Whereas my female is in the "Optimum" range on the chart yet she is a fat little pudding (who is about to go on yet another diet)

[Cat1864]

I wouldn't even want to look at growth chart for our dobie pup. She's four months old and looks six.

If you are truly worried about how he is growing, I would ditch the charts and find out if there is a local Bullmastiff Breed club in your area. Other experienced owners and breeders would be able to tell you more than any chart can.

[Aurora_Bell]

Sorry! My bad. I don't use charts, I go by what my vet tells me. Thought you were looking for general guidelines. Sorry again! :s

[Cat1864]

Sorry! My bad. I don't use charts, I go by what my vet tells me. Thought you were looking for general guidelines. Sorry again! :s

Aurora, no need to be sorry general information is usually good. I think gvn is looking reassurance on the development of his/her pup.

If his vet is used to Bullmastiffs, then I would go more by what the vet says than a general chart.

[gvn]

Thanks every one for your answers

He had gone much leaner with ribs showing last month
But from last few weeks we are feeding him raw food
Raw chicken head, beef and weekly once lamp leg bone to chew
Additional to that 3 raw eggs a day

He is not putting up weight, but seems growing much on height

Now he is 4 months but height is 18 inches compared to weight 11 kgs
Ribs not visible.
Vaccinations completed

[gvn]

Here is the latest photo for reference

[gvn]

There is no local bullmastiff clubs or even no owners I came across nearby

Generally its GSD and Lab I can see even at vet clinic.
Mumbai, India

[Catsmine]

here is the latest photo for reference

He is very cute.

Here's a chart I saw at our veterinarian's. It's very general and describes adults, but it does give you some guidelines

How to Evaluate Your Dog's Weight - For Dummies

[shazamataz]

He looks a good weight, I would even say from that photo he is a little over what I would consider good for that age.

It's good that you are worrying, but you don't need to ;)

I personally don't know much about raw feeding, but I much prefer commercial dog food, especially while they are growing.
Large breeds are notorious for being difficult to grow in that if you aren't feeding the perfect balance of nutrients it can cause bone problems.
Large breeds like Mastiff and Great Danes need a diet of under 24% protein while growing.

[gvn]

You raw is much lower in protein compraed to the processed food

I tried pedegree, royal canine, ecanuba which did not got me the result

Hope now following the raw diet . Hope it works

Totally Raw Natural Dog Food - TotallyRawDogFood.com

[Catsmine]

ya raw is much lower in protein compared to the processed food

i tried pedegree, royal canine, ecanuba which did not got me the result

hope now following the raw diet . hope it works

Totally Raw Natural Dog Food - TotallyRawDogFood.com

Good luck with the raw diet.

I cannot find the website you posted very credible. The authors' attitude is very belligerent, they start by discrediting veterinarians and then cite veterinarian testimonials, and they target one specific manufacturer.

I have seen other sites that promote raw feeding, and the concept does have merit, but other sites emphasize a balanced diet more than that one. Especially with a large breed puppy, do your research carefully.

Let me repeat, good luck with the raw diet. And enjoy your pup, he looks like a handful.

[gvn]

Hi thanks catsmine

I had few email chat with the owner of site Karen, and even his products are not supplied in india, was very helpful in giving suggetion

We are getting raw from the local shops. Chicken head, and other meat. The bone part I am giving him the long leg bone to chew which won't be easy for him to swallow other than chewing.

And as on now he is growing good in height. 4 months and 18 inches is good one. The concern is about weight 11 kg at 4 months
But my vet had advised it is better that he is low in weight at this period. And his bones get enough time to get stronger before taking the load of his weight

[gvn]

Catsmine. The link you gave is very informative and good

To evaluate dog size rather than purely on the weighing scale result.

Even I am doing same thing now . Making sure his ribs don't show

[gvn]

shazamataz

Yes he is a larger breed
Bullmastiff expected to grow up to 60 kgs and height 27 inches

As per the breed standard I had checked and found the most of the puppys are wieighing 20 kgs plus by 4 months. That's what actually made me worry about his weight gain

[Aurora_Bell]

AWWWW he is gorgeous! He looks healthy to me! :)

[gvn]

Aurora_bell

Thanks. You now he is picking well with his ribs not showing, only diff. is not gaining weight as per his breed standards. Instead of 20 kgs. Only 11 kgs :confused:

Height good - reached 18" :)

And now only at 4 months and more months till he stop growing.

Ears too started flying back ( a flying nun ) hahaha:D

Previous photo attached herewith to notice change in ear shape

[gvn]

By the way he displays his breed characteristics very well at this younger age already

No barking (good as we stay in apartments)

And even don't bother when some one rang bell or any noice outside
Only when anyone from family go to open door, he come running to investigate who is at door
And if some one know, he just walk away back and lay down below sofa or any corner of room

And if any stranger he just stand near us till the stranger go