jansop Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 I saw a cairn terrier at petsmart today. I know I shouldn't say this, but I kinda freaked out when I saw how big he was. The lady said he was 7 mos old, Booker is 6 mos. I didn't realize they got as big as hers was, he was super huge. I'm thinking to myself....how am I gonna pick up Booker when he gets that big?...........jan jan He who laughs last thinks slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheezie23 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 My first cairn, Zoe, was all of 13 lbs when she died. I now have Tucker and Scruffy, and both of them are at 19.5 and 20 lbs, respectively. They are definitely not overweight, and I am not feeding them too much. They're just big. I find it very funny that they both ended up on the large side, tho. It certainly makes it difficult to carry them around when I have to! thela Check out Tucker, Scruffy and Chloe's dogster pages: http://www.dogster.com/?82915 http://www.dogster.com/?85018 http://www.dogster.com/?327895 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrskti Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 I have a feeling that Ellie Mae is going to be big, she's 4mo and has to be at least 12 pounds already. She's not fat either, solid as a rock. We dont call her Cowgirl for nothing!!! Dori is a tiny little minute. My grandaughter calls her pudge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayharley Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Mine are good size too although I think Elliott will be the smallest. Just how did Dorothy pick Toto up so easily....and sometimes with one arm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Mila is 7 months old and weighs in at around 10 lbs. Maybe I should worry that she is too small??? She seems healthy and fit, however, her mother was small. I honestly hope she doesn't get too big, I like her small. How much more do they grow after 7 months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 A Cairn that meets the breed standard is 13-14 lbs. I don't know off-hand what Terry (Toto) weighed, but she looks reasonably close to that. CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club | 2025 Calendar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliz222 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 I was thinking that Toto looked a little big....maybe I should watch it again...lol! Scout's legs are longer than Finch and she is 16 pounds. Finch is alot smaller, with shorter legs and she weighs 13 pounds. Scout is 3 years old and Finch is 14 months. Finch is much easier to pick up than Scout! You wouldn't think that 3 pounds make that much of a difference, but it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brody'sMom Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 I just came from a dog show and some of the Cairns were definitely much larger than others. Apparently the "standard" is fairly flexible when it comes to size! Brody (16 mos) is 15.6 pounds; Mia (7 mos) is probably about 12 pounds. Her first family returned her and when we got her she was 5 mos and a very pudgy 11 pounds (though the vet said she wasn't too fat for a puppy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milopup Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 My pup is 20 months old and 13.5 pounds - just weighed at the emergency room today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savannahsmom35 Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Savannah is 5 months old and is between 10 and 11 pounds. Her mother was 13 and her dad was 12 so I am hoping that she will be somewhere between there. Right now, I can still pick her up with one hand without a problem. The vet said she probably won't get much bigger but will probably fill out a little more once she gets into adulthood. Hope he is right! I can't imagine her being 20 pounds!! We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam Savannah's Dogster Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna_525 Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 We just picked up Alfie from a playdate with his former family -- we promised his former owner a day when he will come and visit. When we picked him up, they told me they're surprised Alfie has turned fat and they walked him several times during the day to exercise him! He only eats once a day and has chew bones and of course the treats during the day....but I don't think it's enough to turn him overweight.....plus we bring him to the dog run all the time and has his daily walks.....I think he just grew some more and is within normal limits...around 20 lbs...we've been cautious about his turning overweight after he got neutered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbudd Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Banjo is 3 years old and weighs 21 lbs. The vet thought that maybe he was a mix (I got him from a rescue group). If he is a mix, most of him is Cairn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallswel Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 If you got to look at the parents you will probably have a clue as to the size of your puppy. Rebel's sire was 20 lbs and mother was 15 lbs and he stays at 20 -20.5 lbs. I think it depends on what qualities the breeder is trying to breed in. I know the breeder I got him from doesn Liz Rebel, Hammurabi, Sugar, Dirty Harry, Paint, Duncan and Saffron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie's Mom Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Our Gracie is 4 1/2 months old and weighs only 5 pounds and our new boy, Spike, is 4 months and weighs 71/2 pounds. The vet says they are both healthy and fine for their size. Spike feels heavier than his weight and is really husky with a larger head and body than Grace. She is so little, but has the most amazing energy and eats like a little pig. Spike is kinda lazy, laid back with not a huge appetite. We love them both to pieces even if that isn't exactly what the standard says they should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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