toby44

My family and I purchased a 14 week old Doberman last Saturday. I have a few quick questions and look forward to your responses/comments. Thanks!

He is 32 lbs is that "normal" size?
How long should I wait to have him nuetured?

Monica

32 pounds is good. Our 4 month old was 30 pounds at 12 weeks.

I'm not sure about the neutering, we've only ever had females. I know someone will be able to give you a great answer though!

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hbwright

32 is a good size for a 14 week old. Jordan was 14 weeks when we got him but full of worms and not very well nourished and he was less then 25 lbs.

As far as having him neutered doing a search on some very recent threads will give you some pros and cons to early vs. later neutering. Jordan was neutered the day before we brought him home at 14 weeks.

karen

Our puppy is 15 and half weeks and is 21 pounds not sure if that is little or big. She is a mix but looks like a doberman

karen

Toby44, I would love to see a picture of your new puppy!

Linda H

Read "puppy neuter question" on this "puppy corner" part of the forum. There is a lot of good advise on it.
The weight if right on. The formula is 3 months 30#, 4 mo. 40#, five mo 50#
So close around those weights is appropriate.

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Luvbirds59

He is at a perfect weight! Welcome and enjoy the forum!

Carol & Petey!
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karen

Just curious, Where is everyone from?

robinb

I'm from Washington State. Welcome to DT!!! The weight sounds spot on.

Robin and Rex

Rooney

Hi I'm Bridget and I live out in England but am originally from the U.S. (Illinois)