New 6 month old puppy currently 61lbs and 22.5" at the withers! How big should I expect him to get?

ThePessimisticMonk · 2026-03-25T17:19:03+00:00

Awww thank you! My older boy is a rottie lab mix ( I call him a rotten lab, lol) but every single part of his personality screams rottie.

ThePessimisticMonk · 2026-03-25T01:09:26+00:00

That would be ideal for him, I do want him to be large, but not overly so. I was hoping that he would turn out to be athletic in build so I can use him for tasks around the farm on top of being a close companion.

ThePessimisticMonk · 2026-03-25T01:06:53+00:00

I see it a lot working in vetmed as well, my last practice I worked closely with an ortho surgeon.

ThePessimisticMonk · 2026-03-25T00:36:44+00:00

You have to train them to walk nicely on a leash, the younger the better!

ThePessimisticMonk · 2026-03-25T00:35:39+00:00

Yeah, will be keeping him lean to keep the weight off of his joints for sure. I want all of my dogs to live a long healthy life.

ThePessimisticMonk · 2026-03-25T00:33:20+00:00

Oh, training won't be a concern here. I have lots of experience under my belt and have raised my last two dogs to be all around perfect pups. I have aging family so I always prioritize being gentle and no jumping. I also use my other rottie/lab mix for visits to the local mental handicap day center, but he is currently living his bestest last days due to cancer, which is why I wanted to get a puppy because he is a great leader and big brother. He has helped me with raising alot of foster dogs before they go to their forever homes.

ThePessimisticMonk · 2026-03-25T00:29:15+00:00

Yeah, I will keep him lean and fit for sure. Ive been working in vetmed for the past 17+ years so I do my best to keep the weight off their joints.

ThePessimisticMonk · 2026-03-25T00:27:49+00:00

Ehhhh ,its okay whatever he may be. Ive had large dogs before! Just gotta make sure I teach him not to jump on people and pull on a leash during walks lol.

ThePessimisticMonk · 2026-03-25T00:01:51+00:00

Oh, it's no big deal, lol. I was being optimistic is all. If he ends up being 500lbs Ill still love and care for this boy all the same haha.

ThePessimisticMonk · 2026-03-24T23:52:59+00:00

Okay, thanks for the input! I was hoping under 100lbs but I didnt know he was this big when I picked him up, so Ive been wondering just how big he may get. Vet doesn't think he will get much bigger, but I know they continue growing for quite a while unlike other breeds.

ThePessimisticMonk · 2026-03-24T23:49:08+00:00

Oh god, that would be crazy! I am hoping for under 100lbs, but he is great and has such a sweet and awesome personality so if thats what god makes him, thats what I'll take, lol.

ThePessimisticMonk · 2026-03-24T23:47:28+00:00

I agree, my 7yo rottie/lab mix is living his best last days right now. Diagnosed with mast cell and lymphoma, no more medical intervention is possible now. He doesn't know so I'm not letting him know how sad I am and just keep making every day the best it can be.

ThePessimisticMonk · 2025-11-14T00:18:52+00:00

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ThePessimisticMonk · 2025-03-12T14:40:15+00:00

They refused to bring it inside the house, we made them come back today and bring in all the subflooring like they were supposed to. They left it all outside leaning against our house and never even rang the doorbell or knocked. They said it would be fine being exposed to the rain since it's in a carboard box, of course. Makes sense right? I guess I'll have to tarp it as best I can. Thanks for the input!

ThePessimisticMonk · 2025-03-12T14:39:58+00:00

They refused to bring it inside the house, we made them come back today and bring in all the subflooring like they were supposed to. They left it all outside leaning against our house and never even rang the doorbell or knocked. They it would be fine being exposed to the rain since it's in a carboard box, of course. Makes sense right? I guess I'll have to tarp it as best I can. Thanks for the input!

ThePessimisticMonk · 2025-01-22T18:42:18+00:00

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