A puppy weighs about 6 pounds? It means that the weight of a puppy is generally around 6 kg. The weight is related to the breed, age and sex of puppies, and different breeds of puppies may have different weight standards.
2, puppy weight standard
According to the international dog breed standard, the weight of small dogs is generally between 3- 15 pounds (about 1.4-6.8 kg). Small dogs such as Chihuahua and Yorkshire generally weigh 4-6 kg (about 1.8-2.7 kg), which is 6- 15 kg (2.7-6.8 kg) heavier than small dogs such as Xiong and Bomei.
In addition, the puppy's weight is also related to its age, gender and other factors. Generally speaking, the weight of puppies will increase with age and gradually stabilize in adulthood.
3. Factors affecting puppy weight
The weight of puppies is not only influenced by basic factors such as breed, age and sex, but also by diet, exercise and other factors.
Reasonable diet and moderate exercise are the key to keep the puppy healthy weight. Eating too much or too little will have a bad effect on the puppy's weight. It is suggested that the owner should control the puppy's diet and nutrition intake scientifically and reasonably according to its breed, age and weight.
In addition, proper exercise can also help puppies maintain a healthy weight. The owner can take the puppy for a walk and play. Improving the metabolic rate and exercise of puppies is conducive to controlling the weight of puppies.
4. How to judge whether the puppy is a healthy weight?
To judge whether a puppy is a healthy weight, many factors need to be considered. First of all, we can make a preliminary judgment by observing the size of the puppy. A healthy weight puppy has a well-proportioned posture, and its ribs can be felt but not prominent.
Secondly, the weight of puppies can be measured and compared with the average weight of the breed. If the puppy's weight is far below the average, it may need to be adjusted in diet and exercise; If the puppy's weight is much higher than the average, it is necessary to take timely measures such as controlling diet and increasing exercise to avoid health problems caused by obesity.