Is my Frenchie too small?

maryalyssa · Jun 8, 2017

I have a 19 week old Frenchie who is only 6lbs. I feel like he is underweight and something is wrong, but the vet says he is just fine. Are there frenchies that are just on the small side? It seems at this rate he won't go past 15lbs.

Cbrugs · Jun 8, 2017

Was he the runt of the litter by chance? How big are the parents? Can you share some pictures?

[MENTION=4]davidh[/MENTION] might be able to answer better than I can.

Alice Kable · Jun 8, 2017

:smileywelcome: to you and your pup. That sounds small to me but as long as he is healthy and you don't plan to breed or show him it doesn't matter. Puppies, like people, grow at different rates. He could be a late bloomer. If he stays under 20 lbs. he can fly with you in a plane!

maryalyssa · Jun 8, 2017

Cbrugs said:
Was he the runt of the litter by chance? How big are the parents? Can you share some pictures?

[MENTION=4]davidh[/MENTION] might be able to answer better than I can.

He was the runt of the litter from what I'm told, although I don't really know what that even means! I was given him as a graduation gift so I don't know much about his parents or where he came from, I just know he was born in January. He's gone to the vet multiple times now for exam and shots and is perfectly healthy. Here is a picture:

antbkny · Jun 8, 2017

He looks perfect

WeeDex · Jun 9, 2017

There's a thread on here somewhere where we tracked the size of our Frenchies. It's worth having a search for as it shows the variety of weights well. Your baby looks great and is just going to be petite! Dexter is also small. He's around 22lbs at 2 years old.

Cbrugs · Jun 9, 2017

Runts are usually the smallest in the litter. So he might stay on the smaller size but some Frenchies are just smaller than others.

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Mavis · Jun 9, 2017

Adorable!!!!!!

Balfyre · Jun 9, 2017

He looks adorable!!! Actually they are trying to breed for smaller micro frenchies so you are so lucky you got one!

2bullymama · Jun 9, 2017

They are all different and since he was the smallest baby, he could just end up on the smaller side.

mattcantwin · Jun 9, 2017

Looks great and vet says he's fine; no need to worry.

Honeys Owners · Jun 9, 2017

Your dog is adorable !! I think smaller Frenchies is a North American thing. My Frenchie is a rescue, and originally from Russia. I think they are trying to breed them there really big, because she's really long and about 35 pounds

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Balfyre said:
He looks adorable!!! Actually they are trying to breed for smaller micro frenchies so you are so lucky you got one!

Alice Kable · Jun 9, 2017

He is a handsome little guy :heart:

davidh · Jun 15, 2017

He is a handsome little guy. He may be a little on the small size but some are. We have a female who is about 21 pounds, but she is spunky.

Lola2833 · Mar 10, 2020

maryalyssa said:
I have a 19 week old Frenchie who is only 6lbs. I feel like he is underweight and something is wrong, but the vet says he is just fine. Are there frenchies that are just on the small side? It seems at this rate he won't go past 15lbs.

Hi, mine is now 5 months and weighs 9lbs. I'm also a little concerned if everything is alright with her. How's yours doing after two years? Did he catch up (in terms of size and weight) eventually?

Jeffc · Mar 10, 2020

My youngest which is a female is roughly 10 months old and was the runt in her liter is around 12lbs. Your guy definitely looks pretty petite, but if your vet says he's healthy like others have stated just enjoy him and spoil him.