Flemish giant growth

[wallice]

Hi

I recently rescued a Flemish giant from a shelter, and the staff thought he was between 6-7 months. I was finally able to weigh him properly, and he is 11 lbs now. Does anyone have a groth chart for this breed so I know roughly how much he should weigh at any given age, or does 11 lbs match the shelter's age prediction?

Thanks

Christina

 

[JadeIcing]

That sounds about right. We have a few flemish breeders on here. They will love to help.

 

[TinysMom]

I just posted this in my blog - maybe it will help?

[line]Ok - I haven't brought Hermes out yet as he's harder to get out (and the girls are having playtime). Here are the weights (and ages) so far....

The oldest - Sophia - born March 6th - current weight 11 pounds 15 ounces (I thought she weighed more than that) female

The next oldest - Athena - born March 23rd - 10 pounds - 13 ounces female

The next in line - Mercury - born April 6th - 12 pounds and 4 ounces (the biggest so far) male

Next...Hermes - born April 20th - weight to come later today male

Finally - Nyx - born June 10th - weight 11 pounds and 9 ounces (heavier than Athena who is over 2 months older). female

No wonder these brats are eating me out of house and home! But I love them so much.

Two interesting things hit me...

1. Mercury gained almost 2 pounds in a month - WOW.

2. Nyx is still going to be showing in the Junior class until December 10th - which makes me think she's going to be the largest in her class whenever she shows. Her "sisters" will be in the 6/8 class in November and then the senior class in December shows.

Should be interesting to see how they do.

 

[BlueGiants]

The growth chart that I go by (as an average for the Flemish Giant) is

AGE

BUCK

DOE

2 MONTHS 5-6 LBS

5-6 LBS
3 MONTHS 7-8 LBS

7-8 LBS
4 MONTHS 9 LBS

9 LBS
5 MONTHS 10 LBS

10 LBS
6 MONTHS 11 LBS & UP

11-12 LBS & UP
7 MONTHS 12 LBS & UP

11-12 LBS & UP
8 MONTHS 13 LBS & UP

14-15 LBS & UP
[font="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"]SENIORS 14 LBS & UP

15 LBS & UP[/font]

Keep in mind that these arejust averages. And Senior weight is 13 lbs for bucks and 14 lbs for does.

 

[wallice]

Thanks so much!