[pa1007billa]

I have a 7 month old female rottweiler it is still the same as it was two months back i.e. its growing in height as wel as weight what to do?


Pa1

[joypulv]

What to do? Watch her grow. What were you expecting?
Many larger breeds have growth spurts and plateaus until about a year, then a sort of change in shape and coat after that. And there can be big variations in final size too. I guess you might want to plan for a very large Rotti.
I have friends whose Golden was so big that people would stop on the street and ask what he was, and when told, would say 'No, I know Goldens and that's no Golden.'

[Cat1864]

Since I am concerned that you meant to say she is not growing:

If she is not growing (hasn't changed in height or weight for two months), then you need to take her to the vet to make certain she doesn't have any health problems.

She should have several months of growth to go in height and then muscle development.

Where did you get her and have you kept in touch with the people?

[pa1007billa]

I have got her from a sub dealer who has got her from bangalore, and I'm not in touch with he person.. when I bought her in August 2010 she was 47days old, she fell ill due to the climate changes here as it was raining heavily for some days, she was falling sick almost every week. So is it bcoz of that her growth has slowd down... as this was th thing my vet told me??


Pa1

[Lucky098]

I agree with the first.. Large dogs take longer to grow in both weight and height.

Actually, you want large breeds to grow slow to avoid any bone and joint issues.

You also might have a little rottie. Some dogs, even though they are suppose to be big by breed standard, won't be. They're little.

Feed her large breed puppy formula. It'll help her maintain a healthy weight and keep her from growing too fast.

[Cat1864]

Other than size, does she seem to be an active and happy puppy?
Is she still getting sick a lot?
How was her growth until five months of age?
Does your vet think she is healthy other than her size not changing?
Do you trust your vet's expertise?
If you don't trust this vet, is there another one you could take her to for a second opinion?

If you trust your vet and she seems healthy and happy, then this may be her growth pattern. Feeding her appropriate food and making certain she gets exercise may be all you can do.

[spark21]

Ia have a 7 month old rottweiler but his shape is like a 4 month... he is too small.. he has perfect health no problems but he is very low in hight . Any comment?