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Originally Posted by CO_yorkie_momma I don't think it sounds so far fetched to me. Obviously if you overfeed them, they would get bigger. Why are so many people overweight and bigger than the average size......because they overeat. Sure it can be genetics but if you eat too much or feed your dog to much it is going to weigh more than it should and that could possibly push it over the standard of 7 lbs. Especially if it was 6 lbs to begin with. That being said I do agree that some breeders use that as an excuse in case the puppies go over, and that way they can blame the new puppy owner. |
I do agree somewhat. But I also beleive this. If you feed a high quality unlimited dog food, preferably dry, very limited junk, it will help your puppy mature to their highest potential. I think all puppies should be a bit chubby......
............but thats me......my opinion.
Not overweight, overweight isnt healthy. A bit extra like a human baby.
I believe daily rations of high calorie canned on a healthy puppy can cause overweight for sure, but as far as height, length it is purely genetic with even a diet causing excess weight. The dogs size wont be altered just the weight.