HEIGHT & WEIGHT DATA FOR DANES
When reading the below, remember
that all pups follow their own guide, and grow at their own rate--other guides
(listed below chart), are better for knowing what is "right" than just ht/wt
data. Dane puppies generally should gain 3-5# per week during their rapid
growth phase. Weighing puppies regularly can help prevent problems. Here is a
general guide:
Birth weight: 1-2 lbs
Week 1: 2-3 lbs
Week 2: 3-5 lbs
Week 3: 4-7 lbs
Week 4: 5-8 lbs
Week 6: 10-20 lbs
Month 2: 15-30 lbs
(13-17")
Month 3: 30-45 lbs
(17-22")
Month 4: 50-65 lbs
(21-25")
Month 5: 65-85 lbs
(25-30")
Month 6: 70-100 lbs
(27-32")
Month 7: 75-110 lbs
(27-33")
Month 8: 80-115 lbs.
(27-34")
Month 9: 85-120 lbs.
(28-34")
One year: 90-135 lbs
(28-36")
Full grown: 100-190 lbs
(28-38")-->
For males: 135-170 lbs.
& 33-36" is typical. for females: 110-140 lbs. & 30-33" is
typical.
Some danes may actually weigh less/be smaller than this chart
indicates & a few may weigh more--but more in this case may mean the pup is
being overfed &/or growing too fast. If not, he is may be"overboned"--so
then he really then needs to stay slim & have his
weight gain monitored, as heavier boned dogs can be more prone to joint &
bone problems. Remember the only requirement under the standard is 28" for
females & 30" for males--and that was generally intended to apply
specifically to adult danes, and most AKC Danes achieve that as puppies in the
first year. When there was a weight guide in the standard, that 28" adult
female was expected to weigh 100 lbs. & that fully mature 30" male would
weight around 120 lbs. Balance is what the standard calls for, not just
bigness! And (see below) exaggerations in size (height and/or weight) can carry
with it costs (even penalties).
Take home message? LESS IS MORE!
Especially when it comes to growth in the first year. All Danes fed adequately
will eventually reach their genetically programmed height & weight. Don't
rush to own the biggest dane baby on the block & don't forget that most
people exagerate the size of their pup when measuring & then telling others
how big s/he is. (And some people are not above using these charts to be able
to exagerrate, or answering your "stats" with bigger stats, just to "beat"
you.) Also---correct exercise (calories out) is as important to remember as
food (calories in) choices. We tend to forget this in our sedentary society,
but part of proper growth is appropriate exercise for both your dog's age and
his weight/body shape.
www.chromadane.com/ht&wt.htm
When reading the below, remember
that all pups follow their own guide, and grow at their own rate--other guides
(listed below chart), are better for knowing what is "right" than just ht/wt
data. Dane puppies generally should gain 3-5# per week during their rapid
growth phase. Weighing puppies regularly can help prevent problems. Here is a
general guide:
Birth weight: 1-2 lbs
Week 1: 2-3 lbs
Week 2: 3-5 lbs
Week 3: 4-7 lbs
Week 4: 5-8 lbs
Week 6: 10-20 lbs
Month 2: 15-30 lbs
(13-17")
Month 3: 30-45 lbs
(17-22")
Month 4: 50-65 lbs
(21-25")
Month 5: 65-85 lbs
(25-30")
Month 6: 70-100 lbs
(27-32")
Month 7: 75-110 lbs
(27-33")
Month 8: 80-115 lbs.
(27-34")
Month 9: 85-120 lbs.
(28-34")
One year: 90-135 lbs
(28-36")
Full grown: 100-190 lbs
(28-38")-->
For males: 135-170 lbs.
& 33-36" is typical. for females: 110-140 lbs. & 30-33" is
typical.
Some danes may actually weigh less/be smaller than this chart
indicates & a few may weigh more--but more in this case may mean the pup is
being overfed &/or growing too fast. If not, he is may be"overboned"--so
then he really then needs to stay slim & have his
weight gain monitored, as heavier boned dogs can be more prone to joint &
bone problems. Remember the only requirement under the standard is 28" for
females & 30" for males--and that was generally intended to apply
specifically to adult danes, and most AKC Danes achieve that as puppies in the
first year. When there was a weight guide in the standard, that 28" adult
female was expected to weigh 100 lbs. & that fully mature 30" male would
weight around 120 lbs. Balance is what the standard calls for, not just
bigness! And (see below) exaggerations in size (height and/or weight) can carry
with it costs (even penalties).
Take home message? LESS IS MORE!
Especially when it comes to growth in the first year. All Danes fed adequately
will eventually reach their genetically programmed height & weight. Don't
rush to own the biggest dane baby on the block & don't forget that most
people exagerate the size of their pup when measuring & then telling others
how big s/he is. (And some people are not above using these charts to be able
to exagerrate, or answering your "stats" with bigger stats, just to "beat"
you.) Also---correct exercise (calories out) is as important to remember as
food (calories in) choices. We tend to forget this in our sedentary society,
but part of proper growth is appropriate exercise for both your dog's age and
his weight/body shape.
www.chromadane.com/ht&wt.htm