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Thom Gordon User is Offline

Sandy, Utah

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12/03/2010 7:40 PM
I asked this question on the Upland Journal site but thought I might get a better response here. Sorry to those of you who visit both boards. Being a novice to the breed I wonder if there is a GSP growth chart available or possible insight from experienced GSP'ers. My pup just turned four months and he looks small to me. Of course I remember thinking the same thing of Oak (Lord of the Labs) who turned out to be an 85lb'er. So I guess what I'm askin is at four months he is 21" to the shoulder and weighs in @ 38lbs is this avg, below avg or above avg?

Thom Gordon User is Offline

Sandy, Utah

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12/03/2010 7:45 PM
Additional info Grandparents are Sires sire Sharp Shooters APC Algonquin Height 26" Weight 65lbs Dams sire VC, Enzo Vom Ludwigstein, M Height 26" Weight 70lbs Sire Intl. Ch. VC Sharp Shooter's Let 'er Rip Height 26" Weight 70lbs Dam VC Intl. Ch. Indian Brook Frappucino Height 25" Weight 55-60lbs Dams Dam VC, Indian Brooks Espresso, MH (Mazy) A guess as I did see her, just a hair smaller than Frappucino Height 24" Weight 50-55lbs Sires Dam INT CH, VC Triple J’s Run Rainey Run, MH Height 23.5 Weight 45lbs

Almost Heaven GSP User is Offline

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12/04/2010 6:08 PM
I think you got pretty good info on UJ Tom. I'm betting he will finish up around 26" and 70-80# give or take a few pounds fully mature and filled out around 2 years. Dollar is 26" and 77#(hunting trim) according to the Vet visit yesterday and if memory serves me well, he was similar to Creek at 4-5 months. Rip, my 7 month old is right around 50-55# now and approx. 22-23", I figure he should end up around 25" and 65-70#. Looking at Creeks background, I think he will show his German roots more and be on the larger side. Can't help you with a growth chart unfortunately, just too many variables and only generalizations at best.

Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him wag his tail. Bruce Shaffer Almost Heaven GSP's

Thom Gordon User is Offline

Sandy, Utah

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12/04/2010 6:27 PM
I do remember thinking the same of Oak who finished being built just about right for the Uplands in my opinion. For a Lab anyways. Again you get tired of feeding Dollar put'em on plane to Utah I got the fare. Love the looks of that hound

pixie bee

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12/06/2010 8:51 AM
We have 2 DKs. 26" 70-72lbs 25" 70lbs I don't remember their puppy heights and weights - but they were big.

"Time with my dogs clears my mind, renews my faith, and lets me see the world as it is. My only regret loving dogs as I do, is the misery of their early departure." Robert G. Wehle

MainCreeksRemi User is Offline

Wisconsin

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12/06/2010 8:58 AM
I think he'll be a bigger boy based on his weight right now. He's 38 lbs at 4 months....Remi just turned 5 months and he was just 30# a week ago. I'm only expecting Remi to be 55-60 max. He has some pretty small parents. I should get a height measurement on him tonight, I'm guessing he's about 20" as he is pretty close to as tall as my 2 y/o lab Morgan.

Loved by Kelley: Remi (7/3/2010) GSP Morgan (5/17/2008) Choco Lab Nallah (8/6/2006) Black Lab

pixie bee

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12/06/2010 9:23 AM
I think it's his coat and ears that add 5lbs or so. He looks to have a great coat. (must be that German influence)

"Time with my dogs clears my mind, renews my faith, and lets me see the world as it is. My only regret loving dogs as I do, is the misery of their early departure." Robert G. Wehle

therozypozy User is Offline

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12/06/2010 9:24 AM
Wow that's big. Glad that I have a female GSP puppy. She will be 4 months on the 11th of December and she weighs 25 pounds and at the agility trial this weekend, used a wicket to measure her. She measured in at 13 inches at the withers. I anticipate that she will be about 22 inches with a weight of about 50 pounds.

Thom Gordon User is Offline

Sandy, Utah

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12/06/2010 10:35 AM
Well it sounds like he is on track with his breeding. Puppy's their like kids they make ya worry a lot.

Gunnar

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12/08/2010 11:05 AM
I have allot of those dogs in my guys family tree and my guys is about 26" and runs anywhere from 60 to 65 LB, he'll go down to a very slim 60 in the middle of hunting season when we are hunting hard. As you look at the papers you are going to come to the realization that you have a super dog. Anyone who is not a VC is a MH, CH DC it's amazing. I have to look at my guys papers tonight.

pixie bee

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12/08/2010 11:24 AM
I like seeing more and more GSPs geared for the versatile build. If owners are going to run tests anyway, why not go with a DK. 26" is in the standard.

"Time with my dogs clears my mind, renews my faith, and lets me see the world as it is. My only regret loving dogs as I do, is the misery of their early departure." Robert G. Wehle

Gunnar

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12/08/2010 12:20 PM
Not sure I understand what you mean? Versatile meaning fur and feather?

pixie bee

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12/08/2010 12:32 PM
Versatile build meaning height, weight and bone.

"Time with my dogs clears my mind, renews my faith, and lets me see the world as it is. My only regret loving dogs as I do, is the misery of their early departure." Robert G. Wehle

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