The exercise can help your Pit to release built-up energy, which can cause behaviors such as excessive barking or excessive chewing. Be sure to provide plenty of exercises not only to keep your Pitbull at ideal weights and size but to help your Pitbull develop into the excellent and loyal dog they can become. You can either make this decision for yourself, speak to the breeder that sold you your Pitbull or consult with a vet. Determining if your Pitbull is a healthy weight can be easier said than done and likely will need a vet to assess accurately.
Obviously, if you have a full-bred Pitbull Terrier and your Pitbull is growing based on what we have laid out for you thus far, you are likely in good shape.
You can also use the eye test to determine if your Pitbull Terrier is remaining at ideal weights. This does not mean you necessarily need nor should do this, but this gives you an idea and an example of how this can vary for each Pitbull.
Keep tabs on your Pitbull as they grow and get yearly check-ups and advice from your vet if you are ever unsure. Most Pitbull Terriers will continue to fill out and gain some additional weight until they are about years old.
If your Pitbull is past 3 years old and is experiencing weight gain issues, you may need to consult a vet, consider a change in diet, or begin providing more exercise. The last thing I want everyone reading to keep in mind is that if you do not have a full-bred Pitbull Terrier or your Pitbull is a mix with another dog breed, the weights we have discussed, and overall size can vary dramatically.
Depending on what mix your Pitbull is, your dog may exceed the weights we have discussed or been full-grown at a much younger age. Be sure to search for specifics based on your Pitbull mix to get the most accurate information or speak to a vet near you.
As you can see, your loving and affectionate Pitbull is small at first but hits a rapid growth spurt in weight and height at around the age of 4 months. From there, the average weight of a Pitbull Terrier can vary based on several factors, but hopefully, this brief article has broken down actionable steps and things to keep in mind so that you can use to ensure your Pitbull remains at the most ideal weights.
Provide a well-balanced and high-quality diet and ensure your Pitbull Terrier gets plenty of exercise and love, and you will be in great shape. As always, Luna and I appreciate you stopping by and reading today, and we will see you again next time.
Josh founded TerrierOwner. A neutered dog will have their growth plates slowed and therefore grow taller than an unneutered dog. But they will also have less testosterone so some people feel that male dogs that are neutered have a less masculine appearance if they are neutered before puberty. Adult Pitbull height varies quite a bit. Female Pitbill size is usually smaller, and males are larger. The average Pitbull grows to between 17 and 21 inches tall. An adult American Pitbull Terrier usually weighs from 30 to 60 pounds.
Females are usually smaller than males. A big Pitbull might weigh up to 60lbs, possibly slightly more. But even a giant Pitbull is not going to be a lot more than that, unless there is something wrong.
Have you seen someone bragging on social media about the massive size of their Pitbul? A fit and well dog of this breed can never grow that big without help from an incredibly poor diet. Some Pitbulls will naturally weigh more than others. The best person to tell you this is your vet, because they can look at your dog in person. Generally, American Pitbull Terriers grow between 17 and 21 inches tall.
They usually weigh between 30 and 60 pounds. Females are often smaller than males. This breed is medium-sized, but muscular and can look a little stocky. And there is a difference between a standard stocky Pitbull and an overweight Pitbull. You can see that these stats leave quite a lot of room for individual differences in size.
Growth charts are a good way to check off milestones, and to see your Pitbull puppy growth is going in the right direction. But only ever use them as a guide. But, you should be able to easily feel them. This can be used when your dog is over 6 months old too. From 2 to 3 months, puppies tend to eat 4 meals a day. At 3 months, this reduces to 3 meals, and at 6 months, it reduces again to 2 meals a day. At a year old, you will likely make a transition to adult food.
From this point onwards their food will stay the same until they are into their senior years. So a 3 year old Pitbull will have the same diet as a 1 or 5 year old Pitbull. Puppies need a specific puppy food because they have a lot of growing to do. Puppy food has a very different nutritional balance to adult food, which you can read more about here. You can also look at our top recommended brands in this guide.
Obesity is a growing problem in pets, but giving your dog the right amount of food and exercise will help you avoid this issue. Generally, Pitbulls grow rapidly from birth to about two years. A Pitbull is generally considered full-grown when it reaches maturity at around 3 years old. After the age of 3, Pitbulls will reach their full height and body weight and will not grow anymore.
The life span of a healthy and well feed Pitbull is between 8 to 15 years. Most people not only wonder when a Pitbull will stop growing, but they also wonder how much their Pitbull will weigh. Pitbulls are a unique kind of breed mixed between the Terrier and Bulldog. They are medium-sized, active, energetic, and very agile. Additionally, their square head and muscular body cannot go unnoticed.
They come in various sizes and colors with an average head, moderate ear, and a relatively short tail.
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