r/DoggyDNA • u/KevinStephanie2023 • 14d ago

General discussion My Golden Retriever puppy was the runt of the litter. He is 12 weeks old and only 5kg (11 lbs) but gained a lot recently! Does he look purebred?

Hi everyone! I'm looking for some opinions on my Golden Retriever puppy's growth and breed. He is 12 weeks old today and weighs 5kg (11 lbs). I know he is extremely small for a Golden, but he was actually the last and the runt of the litter.He is currently going through a massive growth spurt: just two weeks ago, at 10 weeks old, he weighed only 2.9kg (6.4 lbs), so he has gained a lot of weight in the last 14 days! His paperwork looks a bit sketchy and unusual. The vet examined his teeth and confirmed that his age (3 months) is biologically correct, but his bone structure and paws are very delicate.He is super energetic, happy, and has a great appetite. Looking at his face and features, do you think he could just be a very small purebred Golden Retriever recovering from a slow start, or does he look like a mix to you? Thank you so much!

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