Smeraglia's Doodle Forum - 30 lb Traditional Doodle?

Hi all,

I got my beloved Jenna puppy from Hailey (55 lbs) and Arthur's (75 lbs) May 5 litter. In a few days she'll be 3 months old. She's not quite 10 lbs yet. According to a popular rough formula, adult weight is:

AT THE AGE OF 2 MONTHS: MULTIPLY THE WEIGHT BY 4
AT THE AGE OF 3 MONTHS: MULTIPLY THE WEIGHT BY 3
AT THE AGE OF 4 MONTHS: MULTIPLY THE WEIGHT BY 2

That would put my Jenna at 30 lbs as an adult. Has anyone got a traditional that small? Unfortunately I got her partly as a hiking companion, and she's still having trouble with the two steps from my patio to my house (really short legs). I'm just feeling a bit concerned. Any reassurance or input out there?

Thanks!
Cindy

puppy weight — learykid, Wed Aug 1 21:47

I'm wondering how much Jenna weighed when you took her for her 72 hour checkup? I took Nellie two days after she arrived and she was 8.6. We go this week and she is way bigger. If Jenna is growing at ... more
Re: 30 lb Traditional Doodle? — ckesslersprint, Wed Jul 25 11:22

Hi all, I've received some great responses to this. Since this forum doesn't seem to list by topic (at least for me), I thought I'd share the links to the responses in case anyone's interested:... more
doodle size — Anonymous, Wed Jul 25 10:48

Hello Cindi, I have the most wonderful standard F1B 2010 velvet/wally that is a wopping 40lbs. She more than makes up for her size. She has just been certified as a therapy doodle and loves everyone. ... more
- Re: doodle size — ckesslersprint, Wed Jul 25 11:16
  
  Thank you for the information Pam! Congratulations on your incredible dog!! This morning I'm feeling much better about things. Please don't get me wrong, Jenna is one of the most awesome puppies I've ... more
Size — Marilyn,doodle & Brooke, Wed Jul 25 10:44

Brooke who is now 6 months did a lot of growing between 4 and six months. Hang in there.
- Re: Size — ckesslersprint, Wed Jul 25 11:12
  
  Thanks for the information Marilyn, that's great to hear! I keep hearing the main growth is between one and three months. Probably just more bad info I've picked up on the web. And please don't get... more
Traditional Doodle — Melanie, Sadie, & Ozzie, Wed Jul 25 09:36

We have 2 minature doodles. Our Sadie @ 2 1/2 yrs. is very petite & weighs only 24 lbs. She has been that same weight since her 1st Bday. The daddy was a smaller poodle so she has taken after him.... more
- Ozzie Bear — Sandy Storick, Fri Aug 3 06:52
  
  Is Ozzie Bear from the Pumpkin/Opie Litter? We adopted Abby (Pumpkin Girl White) who is 4 1/2 months and 25lbs. I am finding the lower they are to kitchen counters and tables the better. We have to... more
- - Ozzie Bear — Melanie, Sadie, & Ozzie, Fri Aug 3 08:56
    
    Ozzie Bear is from the March 2012 Crimson/Vinny litter. He is just a few days shy of 5 months & weighs in @ 30lbs.. Yes, he is way better @ counter surfing b/c of his size than our smaller 2 yr. 24... more
- Puppy weight — Frank , Thu Aug 2 00:44
  
  I have a Golden doodle miniature who is now 7 months old. Most of his growth spirits where between the age of 4-6 months. He is now 40 lbs. I am not sure how long they continue to grow but I am fine... more
- Re: Traditional Doodle — ckesslersprint, Wed Jul 25 09:50
  
  Thanks for your input! You made me laugh!! I have it on good authority that my "weight chart" is unreliable. Most breeders have told me that the *only* way to predict adult size is to wait until... more
Re:traditional size — Coco and pepper mom, Wed Jul 25 08:34

I don't know about the weight issue, but both of our babies had to be taught how to climb stairs by putting one foot on the stairs then the other! We figured it was because there are no stairs at... more
- Re:traditional size — ckesslersprint, Wed Jul 25 08:42
  
  Thanks for the info! I've heard some dogs have to be taught to climb stairs. Sounds like you did a great job! Jenna actually climbs the stairs, she just falls once in awhile climbing up and tumbles... more
Traditional Doodle — Debbie, Wed Jul 25 08:13

We got our dog Colby, an F2B Mini at 12 weeks. At that time he was 17 lbs. He was the biggest of the litter and they told me to expect him to be on the larger side of the weight spectrum which was 45 ... more
- Re: Traditional Doodle — ckesslersprint, Wed Jul 25 08:27
  
  Wow, that's incredible! 17 lbs at 12 weeks and 72 lbs as an adult!! That's bigger than my last Standard was. That's reassuring in a way...just no telling. Have you ever talked to Smeragalia's about... more
Jenna's size — Daniel Z, Wed Jul 25 01:02

Hi, We have a male from Arthur and Mary Alice's litter born on May 7th. Mary Alice is Haley's sister and of equal weight. Our pup at 11 weeks weighs 14.1 pounds and climbs stairs and more. I do... more
- Re: Jenna's size — ckesslersprint, Wed Jul 25 08:35
  
  Thanks for the input! I just talked to Smeraglia yesterday and I've had two vets look at my pup to get a second opinion about things. Neither saw anything "wrong" with her weight and assured me she's ... more
- - Wanna' trade? — Sharon , Mon Aug 13 17:06
    
    Cindy, She's CALM?!! You lucky person you! We have a puppy out of the May 7/Mary Alice/Arthur litter. Sweet little blue dot, holy terror in disguise! Very loving. Very fun. Wouldn't trade him for... more
  - - Re: Wanna' trade? — ckesslersprint, Mon Aug 13 17:26
      
      Hi Sharon, What a fun post. It sounds like your pup is keeping you busy, what a great description of that live wire! Yes, Jenna is very calm. She gets puppy energy but we just chase each other around ... more

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