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samismommeg
Apr 26, 2009, 06:31 AM
Our new lab puppy is 9 weeks old and weighs 12 pounds. His head is very small and his legs are short compared to his body. He is from a large litter of 10 puppies. Is it normal for puppies to vary in size at this age due to the size of litter? I am wondering if he is not what they said he was and if he has another breed in him.

shazamataz
Apr 26, 2009, 06:33 AM
Yes it is normal for puppies to be varying sizes, especially in larger breeds. 12 pounds sounds a pretty good weight for a 9 week old but you could check with your vet if you have any concerns about his weight.
Perhaps you could post a photo so we could see if he 'looks' purebred. There is no way of truly knowing though :)

Catsmine
Apr 26, 2009, 10:55 AM
12 pounds sounds about right. How big are the paws at the end of the short legs? That's not always a reliable gauge, but stereotypes do come from somewhere.