Caucasian shepherd puppies – photo and weight from one to 12 month

Caucasian Shepherd Dogs are one of the largest dogs in the world. Height at the withers of an adult pet can reach 7 5 cm, and the weight of large individuals sometimes exceeds 10 0 kg. Voluminous long wool makes “Caucasians” even more. Representatives of this breed must be distinguished. from Alabaev – Central Asian Shepherd Dogs. Especially at a young age they very similar.

Newborn puppies

At birth, the “Caucasians” weigh 6 00-700 g. Already for this An indicator experienced breeders determine the future of the dog: if the baby born weak, underweight (up to 500 g), he is unlikely to become huge dog. But too large puppies (more than 8 00 g at birth) are also a concern. Perhaps an oversupply of mass associated with congenital pathology – the baby is definitely worth showing to the vet.

The newborn “Caucasian” is a small fluffy lump. Kids they sleep almost all day, move a little. Squeak only at inconvenience: cold, hunger, dampness, pain. However already developed skin temperature reflexes, vestibular apparatus. At least puppies until they hear and see nothing, others work great for them sense organs – sense of smell and taste buds.

In the early days, future formidable defenders are completely helpless – or sleeping, or sucking mother’s milk. The more active the litter at this time, the puppies are more viable. With good quality milk in the first a month they will add daily 100-200 g.

1 month

One-month “Caucasians” are developing rapidly:

• 2 week of life: 2-3 .8 kg.
• 4 week of life: 4-6.8 kg.

At 1 month, males are already larger than females: the height at the withers of boys is 24-26 cm, girls – 22-25 cm. Metacarpus volume: 8-9 .5 cm.

15-30 days from birth – an important stage for the baby: open ears, eyes erupt. A huge one opens before him, interesting and frightening world at the same time. Monthly puppy seeks learn it faster: begins to crawl, walk and run. Milk mother is not enough: the owner gradually introduces a soft, liquid lure.

2 month

The period of active development continues: daily healthy puppy gaining 350-450 g. Eats alone or special feed, or natural food. The weight of the dog reaches 13-18 kg.

Puppies at this time are very active and playful, seeking to get acquainted with everything around. The owner needs to protect the kids from unnecessary noise, difficult obstacles, slamming doors. Even guests to this period is not desirable: the future formidable “Caucasian” is now simply scare – perhaps fear, an unpleasant memory will affect his character.

At 2 months you can already pick up puppies, play with them, iron and ruffle. Kids should get used to the person, understand that this is not just a comrade, but an older friend who must be respected.

2 month

The period of active development continues: daily healthy puppy gaining 350-450 g. Eats alone or special feed, or natural food. The weight of the dog reaches 13-18 kg.

Puppies at this time are very active and playful, seeking to get acquainted with everything around. The owner needs to protect the kids from unnecessary noise, difficult obstacles, slamming doors. Even guests to this period is not desirable: the future formidable “Caucasian” is now simply scare – perhaps fear, an unpleasant memory will affect his character.

At 2 months you can already pick up puppies, play with them, iron and ruffle. Kids should get used to the person, understand that this is not just a comrade, but an older friend who must be respected.

3 months

The puppy is still childishly awkward and clumsy, but already outlined the proportions of a stately “Caucasian”: legs and neck are stretched, the trunk of the “barrel” becomes more oval, the barrel goes away, it increases cranium, chest. Outwardly, he looks like a teddy bear.

Every day, the dog adds 400-450 g in weight. At this rate it reaches 20-30 kg. Other indicators:

• The boys. Height: 45-50 cm, paw volume – 12-13 cm.
• Girls. Height: 43-47 cm, paw volume – eleven .5-12.5 cm.

The dog has unconditioned, conditioned reflexes. Therefore with 3 months, a Caucasian shepherd dog is already being raised, trained simple commands.

4 months

The development of the dog is proceeding at the same pace: the main “task” is increase up to 6 months 3 times. Daily the dog adds to weight 250-550 g. Weight 4-month-old Caucasian – 30-50 kg.

Puppy is fed up to 5 times a day, dry food is still soaked in water. Add to the diet wheat, oatmeal, buckwheat porridge. With her mix beef, minced chicken, eggs. The dog will not give up low-fat cottage cheese, yogurt, kefir, sour cream, fermented baked milk.

4 months

The development of the dog is proceeding at the same pace: the main “task” is increase up to 6 months 3 times. Daily the dog adds to weight 250-550 g. Weight 4-month-old Caucasian – 30-50 kg.

Puppy is fed up to 5 times a day, dry food is still soaked in water. Add to the diet wheat, oatmeal, buckwheat porridge. With her mix beef, minced chicken, eggs. The dog will not give up low-fat cottage cheese, yogurt, kefir, sour cream, fermented baked milk.

5 months

The maximum weight of a young animal is 55 kg, the minimum is 35. The puppy is freed from the “bear coat” – it appears permanent color. The dog already looks like an adult: traits of the muzzle characteristic of the breed are drawn, rise ears, becomes a powerful and muscular body.

It’s dangerous to play with a Caucasian teenager – they begin to erupt permanent teeth. Therefore, by 5 months, he should already understand what communication with a person ends. The dog stops at “fu” “No you can not”.

6 months

Standard options for a semi-annual Caucasian shepherd:

• Boys: 50-90 kg. Height at withers – 65-70 cm, metacarpus volume – 14-16 cm.
• Girls: 40-80 kg. Height – 60-65 cm, metacarpus volume – 13-15 cm.

Young dogs show sexual instincts. However dog handlers do not advise knitting so young animals. To motherhood the dog becomes ready for 2 years of life.

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6 months

Standard options for a semi-annual Caucasian shepherd:

• Boys: 50-90 kg. Height at withers – 65-70 cm, metacarpus volume – 14-16 cm.
• Girls: 40-80 kg. Height – 60-65 cm, metacarpus volume – 13-15 cm.

Young dogs show sexual instincts. However dog handlers do not advise knitting so young animals. To motherhood the dog becomes ready for 2 years of life.

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Seven months

The physical development of the dog is somewhat inhibited: per month a healthy animal adds 2-5 kg. Daily “Caucasian” It becomes heavier by 60-170 g. The average weight of a seven-month-old dog: 45-90 kg.

A teenager can be introduced into the diet low-fat oceanic, marine pitted fish. “Dishes” complement the vegetable side dish, vegetable butter, finely chopped herbs.

8 months

Even between individuals of the same litter, there are strong differences in weight: from 45 to 100 kg. The difference is due to a combination of factors: gene predisposition, dog health, its features content.

Faster than peers are developing dogs that get adequate, timely nutrition. Equally important for young “Caucasians” constant exercise: with a dog you need run, fight, perform tasks on the site, engage in simulators, work out teams.

9 months

Like representatives of other large breeds, Caucasian Shepherd Dogs are 9 months – almost mature adults. They are continue to grow, develop, but less intensively. Scatter standard weight is also great: 45-110 kg.

10-12 months

The animal stops growing and gaining mass. Normal indicators vary widely:

• Boys: 50-125 kg. Height at the withers – 65-78 cm, paw volume – 15-16.5 cm.
• Girls: 45-115 kg. Height – 65-72 cm, paw volume – 14-15 cm.

Further development individually: some individuals stop grow in 9-10 months, some in 3 years. The animal may not increase in height, but gain mass. This is due to weighting, hardening of bones, building muscle skeleton.

Deviation from the usual indicators upwards is standard for the “Caucasians”. The owner of the dog needs to ensure that the animal does not was less than average weight: the reason may be in the wrong nutrition, congenital pathology, genetic abnormality, hormonal disease.

A large Caucasian shepherd can be an overfed animal suffering from obesity. Therefore, it is important for the owner to monitor not only for the norm of weight, but also for the growth and volume of the paw.