Our family got a frenchie last week, and she turned 12 weeks on Monday. She is gorgeous and very small. The Vet said she was concerned about her weight of 6.3 pounds, and that she probably wont be heavier than 10-11 lbs as an adult (based on the fact the by 12 weeks puppies are already 60% of their future total weight). She also mentioned what could be causing this could be a Liver Shunt, but they don't want to check for that for another 4 weeks to see how she is doing between now and then. We've been going to this clinic for years with our other dog (non-frenchie), and they have always seemed component, but her outlook seemed a little grim based on just a wellness check and not running any tests.
Based on what I've read on these forums and other sites, it seems a little premature to jump to those conclusions (but Im not pretending to know more than the vet), it just seems weird. The dad is 25 lbs, and the mom is 20 lbs. I talked to the breeder about the appointment today, and she doesn't buy any of it. She said the mom was small too, and there is another sibling around the same weight right now. She still thinks it will be around 20 lbs. They are a reputable and well known breader, so I still place confidence in them.
I'm just curious if the weight and size sound any alarms for you guys?
Based on what I've read on these forums and other sites, it seems a little premature to jump to those conclusions (but Im not pretending to know more than the vet), it just seems weird. The dad is 25 lbs, and the mom is 20 lbs. I talked to the breeder about the appointment today, and she doesn't buy any of it. She said the mom was small too, and there is another sibling around the same weight right now. She still thinks it will be around 20 lbs. They are a reputable and well known breader, so I still place confidence in them.
I'm just curious if the weight and size sound any alarms for you guys?
ADORABLE LITTLE GIRL!
