My 5 month old Pom is so tiny is he ever going to grow?

Shane_pom · New member Joined: 14 Nov 2004 Posts: 2

I have a 5 month old pom and when I got him at 9 weeks he weighed about 1 pound and since then he has not really grown much more he weighs about 2 pounds probably less is he ever going to hit a growth spurt???

IHeartShihPoo · Member Joined: 14 Nov 2004 Posts: 22

He's probably just going through a slower growth. 5 months is still pretty young as well. Just keep feeding him nutritous food and I'm sure he'll grow in time Very Happy

4Dogsihave · Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2004 5:08 am Post subject:

Have you weighed him lately? He may weigh more than you think.

Shane_pom · New member Joined: 14 Nov 2004 Posts: 2

Yes I have weighed him he is that small, I have heard from other people though that poms grow late so I hope so. Question

gwen13 · Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2004 9:13 pm Post subject:

some say that small breeds don't stop growing completely until 2 years, so give him time, and if not, enjoy your tiny little guy! my chi was 2 lbs at 5 months and stayed that way until now being 2.4 lbs at 9 months because i've let him get a little on the chubby side now.

papillon/mom · Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2004 9:37 pm Post subject:

My Rosco, he was 1.5 lbs at 3 months and then at 6 he was 3, now he is almost 1year (OMG) 12/8, and he is a whopping 4.5 lbs. I love him that size though. I agree enjoy it. My other dog (Max, same mom & dad) is 11 lbs and only a yr older. Max stopped growing around 1yr, depends on the dog I guess. How big were the parents? That should give you a good idea. Max & Rosco's gramma was 3.5 lbs (she only had one litter and didn't make it). LOL

Keep us updated. Surprised

4Dogsihave · Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 7:23 am Post subject:

Hopefully he grows a little more as that is kinda on the small side. My poms wiegh 5 and 7 lbs. Fifi is 7 and little on the chunky side. We got Belle when she was 6 monthsand she wieghed around 3lbs and now at 2 yrs she is only 5lbs.