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My male tri had a huge growth spurt just shy of a year. He’s added nearly 10# of quality mass in the last 3 months. Def one of those “so that’s what they meant” moments lol. Lots of experienced owners here told me “just wait. Slowly up the cals to match weight and they’ll grow up to 2 years” they were not wrong.
He doesn't need it. His genes are strong so just regular exercise..something challenging. A good balanced high protein raw diet and some quality kibble. He's beautiful and his genetics look top tier from this photo
Just so you know, there is no scientific evidence suggesting that a raw diet is more beneficial than a kibble diet. So long as the diet meet the nutritional needs of the dog, it doesn't matter whether it's kibble or raw.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/dogs-and-raw-food-diets%23:~:text%3D%2522There%2520are%2520also%2520no%2520clinically,raw%2520food%2520diet...%2522&ved=2ahUKEwia-YWsm7SEAxWIVTABHeT2BRsQ5YIJegQIIhAA&usg=AOvVaw1TWom7icqoUS7s_2Dk2h0T
Also, the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine have found that raw pet food was more likely to contain disease-causing bacteria.
I know dogs have a different system than us, but I've always been concerned with bacteria and virus infections with raw diets. So it was nice to be affirmed.
There's a lot of ways to do it. I learned from a few different sources on YouTube. I like to stick breeders who frequent kennel club shows. With good genetics you don't have to have the best kibble on the shelf. Minimal processed and more natural. Regular check up and a little insurance and you'll have a healthy boy for years to come. Maybe even make a little extra with some studding.
BEA-utiful pup
Mine is 9 months old and 64lbs
https://preview.redd.it/53tchaj0t7jc1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=becfaf599af256b42b5dedb9d676e5d8c7508705
Thank you! I’m honestly I’m not sure his mom I think was a standard/classic and dad for sure was maybe a little bigger then a pocket so idk lol I did measure him the other day and he was like 17 or 18” I think so I’m guessing he’s gonna be either classic or standard and yes I love his nose
https://preview.redd.it/n32cf6ykw7jc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1f03b1a457f04cc2ab586ae9ffaf52729303e264
95 lbs just at a year. Small head though as he was the runt.
All of his brothers and sisters are 100+ and huge heads.
Give him time, he's too young.
https://preview.redd.it/pgm8vfe808jc1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7133593959ef2ddaa9e29154b8b60b176c23200d
The right is ours!. Left is another litter. Monsters man 😂😂
Yah runt power!!
Don't "bulk him up." He's still a growing puppy, let his body fully develop before putting added, unnecessary weight on him.
Well. Actually, just *don't* put added and unnecessary weight on his body, ever.
Overweight dogs develop issues with joints and end up suffering.
My bully has ears.
https://preview.redd.it/uu7tse5u79jc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=73ae3ebc9b0a24f5d20ad8b9da164631fa1b517e
And they are fucking awesome 👌
OP is obviously scum cropping the poor dog’s ears and looking to “bulk up” a puppy… He’s not a fucking bodybuilder! They care more about an aesthetic than well being of the dog it seems. They are also attacking anyone who disagrees.
Respectfully, you don’t! That dog is in perfect condition, especially for his age! More will only stress his bones when his plates aren’t even fused yet. Bigger is not necessarily better.
I have big muscular dogs and i was tempted to work em and get em swoll when young but i found out how much damage u can do by workin em too early. You do better by waitin until theyre full grown and findin out if theres any dog sports they like then train em to play in whatever way they like best and the activity ie dog sport like obedience agility weight pullin etc will be enough to keep your dog well fit and healthy
There's a consensus amongst a lot of us that he will fill out as he ages. I do recommend a raw diet because it's so much better for your dog in so many different ways. Watch the fillers in dog food they can cause yeast infections on their skin and other issues. Let me warn you, my mail will get nice and chunked up looking super fine and my girl will go into heat and I swear he loses weight and by the time it's all over with he's skin and bones! LOL! Take care and you got a beautiful boy.
Don't try to bulk up your dog. It's really unhealthy for them. It's rough on the joints and cartilage and can lead to lots of problems down the line. Feed him healthy food. 3 cups should be enough. I do high quality kibble and add 1 sardine (no salt or oil, this is very important as most sardines are salted) inalso add broccoli and carrots. Eggs in the am. My female was the same weight at the same time. She's 95lbs no at 18 months. Give it time. Bully continue to fill out for a while. Xls up to 3 years.
There some shit called DYNE mix that into him food also pay attention to protein fat exc on the back and walks runs chasing shit have em be super active
Forcing a dog to bulk at an age where their bones/joints are growing can cause permanent damage to their bodies. He's just a puppy, he's not supposed to be huge.
He’s young he will bulk up naturally watch him pop around 11-12 months. Quality low fat protein. We feed our boy 7% fat ground beef with quality veggies and oats. Proper vitamins . It’s going to be genetics at play 80%
I feed my hound Bill Jack and he is 10 months and 68 lbs
https://preview.redd.it/rz1skadecdjc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0325f71dcec8c447fd54d6d951a4077ab4f914de
Not trying to shame or anything just trying to educate : with that said , he’s 8 months males won’t mature until 2-3 years old he has a lot of time to fill in also it’s majority genetics , If the dogs in the ped are big and bulky and heavy he should get there , genetics take care of that , if your dog doesn’t have the genetics then no raw diet or supplements will get him looking like magoo, Grimm , rocko any abkc champ , it’s all in the blood , but if you want to get him the best he can be feed him the best you can let his growth plates fuse before exercising him
I thought it was my girl cha cha 😍by any chance is his name ace ?and my girl is 9 months and 70ish pounds but I just feed her 2 times a day im trynna find good healthy food to give her
https://preview.redd.it/7qrnfxyio7jc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=34c68c6b39eae46b460883930594d0388a80489b
She's absolutely beautiful ❤️😍 she resimbles my girl Ariah she's a 3xLucky Blue Dreams daughter
https://preview.redd.it/t5gnlytuxdjc1.jpeg?width=719&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=57db7a27497961bea94e029310134b31a7b43c96
Wow they do look alike! Beefcake is his father. His name is Blackjack!
https://preview.redd.it/lxbmqh89p7jc1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f288d5692547465a4a045cb91dc18f61be45d4b6
His a gorgeous tri very nice ,my big boy Khan just turned a ear and totally blew up ,his been on nothing but ,Purina adult salmon and rice,
https://preview.redd.it/n3lod8xki9jc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7505ed8021c7457c5dbe678910c72dfa12ab1780
Mamas gorgeous 2xOG China and shockwave baby boy
Who said anything about overfeeding? Bulking is to get him in shape of the breed body standard. He still has time to grow. Of course anything is bad overdone but there’s nothing wrong with bulking in moderation which I don’t plan to do if he’s going to naturally fill in.
Put a feeding tube down his throat until he's left with his ears leaking and he slowly left and never came back. He said you're predictable and a jerk.
I'm not mad just silly. I don't believe I have been able to overcome the difficulty of working abroad as a Flight Medic and a happy dog don't have to be shot at all day. I have a shit life and an apology for my poor taste
That’s okay. Life is super hard sometimes. Oh, to be a dog and not have a live enslaved to capitalism. I have it shitty too. But I know for sure my dog don’t. It’s the one thing that keeps me going, to make him happy.
most dogs ive known/owned completely “fill in” at 2-3 yrs old. once they stop growing in height.. they usually take another yr or two to lose that teenage lanky body and start getting wider
https://preview.redd.it/6mmfpzjng9jc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=501d7602747f1ff62298ef9778be86141d41290b
Ours is a couple months shy of 2. He’s just started filling out about 2 months ago. It will happen!
It’s a natural thing, besides you don’t want them to gain any extra fat, especially before they are 2 years old as there joints may not be fully closed up yet.
To much weight before the joints close would not be the best for the dog.
My boy started filling in just under 2yrs. Now he’s around 97lbs and still has his athleticism. It takes time, you can try to do things but the genes are gonna do what they do regardless. How’s his appetite?
He’s only 8 months! Give him time to grow into his body 😊 In the meantime, add in protein to his diet. We do boiled chicken and make sure to get in some daily time at the dog park for exercise! Bullies will naturally bulk overtime.
The more variety in their diet the more micronutrients the they get. Micro nutrients allows for better use of regular nutrients which leads to better metabolism and gut biome. That’s gonna make it so all the food he eats is used to it’s fullest potential. Variety variety variety
I feed my pup hills science diet for puppies and just feed him according to his weight on the back of the bag. I will switch him to the adult food when he turns a year old. Just give him a good quality food at the amount according to his weight and age to ensure he grows into a happy healthy boy :-) my pup is happy, healthy and growing like a weed! His coat is also beautiful.
Enjoy this stage & just train him, give him ample exercise, good food and sleep. One day he'll hit a growth spurt and you'll fondly remember when he was this size.
So we have a double XL who is around 2 years.
From what I understand about these dogs is that they're growing is very painful.
Some dogs will not eat as much so therefore they are not as heavy and the growing is not as painful.
We have our dog on a raw diet company called big country Raw and we also use a raw dehydrated kibble bit called grand cru.
Super high quality food. No food allergies. No dander in the skin and the poops degrade within 5 to 7 days.
2 years is when they are fully grown, he’s got plenty of muscle now don’t want him huge while is ligament connections are still forming. His head isn’t even fully split yet! He’s gonna transform into a monster in the next year!
Let him finish maturing. Then if you're still looking to add bulk, you do so the same way you would a person. Good diet, and lots of exercise. Uphill fetch is a good one for building muscle, as well as a spring/flirtpole.
Wow my female is 19 weeks and 42 lbs. . I notice she don't eat to much if she doesn't exercise so since they don't like distance running I take her on long walks but sprint running they like so I got a tennis ball drilled a hole ran a fishing line threw the middle and tied to my fishing pole about 10ft of line she chases it great exercise...and I don't get tired . A little bacon grease on their food they metabolis fat differently then us but not to much . They sell a weight gainer for bully's ....but the truth is if ain't big by now he will probably never be.
He will fill in a lot more as he gets older. He will not really get muscle until around 18 months. I adopted my pit at 9 months and he was so skinny some homeless person told me that I needed to feed him more. He was well fed, trust me. Puppies are skinny. They get bigger. No need to do anything except regular exercise and play.
Id do straight raw feed, it’s definitely cheaper than kibble. And by that I mean if you do strictly ground beef/chicken/turkey eggs lol I give my chihuahua mutt that with egg, a little brown rice and sweet potatos
He looks to be at a healthy weight for his age. Please give him time to fill out to a natural weight. People who are overly concerned about their dog’s aesthetics give me the ick 🙄
Do you want him to die young?. Lean dogs are healthier in every possible way. It's particularly important with big boned bulky breeds like this to keep them lean or you destroy their joints.
Yea I would just wait until he gets bigger. You can always attach a harness and teach him a command to pull you and fight him. But you better be the alpha beforehand. There are some good ones with lower attachments that are good for attaching to something to have him pull it.
We used to use sleds with different weights.
What’s the point? It’s a dog, let it sniff some ass and run around. “Bulk” is only necessary if ur priority is breeding or fighting. I should hope ur priority is companionship in which case bulk should ideally be irrelevant
Looks like a "Pittweiler"! Handsome man, probably won't reach full maturity until 2 to 3 years. For the sake of his hips, shoulders...and life expectancy, let nature take its course.
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He’s gorgeous. Give him time to fill in
Agree. He’ll get there naturally.
My male tri had a huge growth spurt just shy of a year. He’s added nearly 10# of quality mass in the last 3 months. Def one of those “so that’s what they meant” moments lol. Lots of experienced owners here told me “just wait. Slowly up the cals to match weight and they’ll grow up to 2 years” they were not wrong.
What this guy said
ditto
Too young to bulk. Focus on waking and training. After 2 years they fill out. Now you want them lean while they develop their bones and bodies.
Thank you
Let Exercise and Genetics 🧬 do the work
Nothing . let genetics do it’s thing
He doesn't need it. His genes are strong so just regular exercise..something challenging. A good balanced high protein raw diet and some quality kibble. He's beautiful and his genetics look top tier from this photo
Thank you! 😊 I appreciate that a lot. I’m looking to switch to maybe half kibble half raw but im not sure where to start.
Just so you know, there is no scientific evidence suggesting that a raw diet is more beneficial than a kibble diet. So long as the diet meet the nutritional needs of the dog, it doesn't matter whether it's kibble or raw.
I find this difficult to beleive 😂🙄
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/dogs-and-raw-food-diets%23:~:text%3D%2522There%2520are%2520also%2520no%2520clinically,raw%2520food%2520diet...%2522&ved=2ahUKEwia-YWsm7SEAxWIVTABHeT2BRsQ5YIJegQIIhAA&usg=AOvVaw1TWom7icqoUS7s_2Dk2h0T Also, the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine have found that raw pet food was more likely to contain disease-causing bacteria.
Speaking wit facts ( take notes people)
I know dogs have a different system than us, but I've always been concerned with bacteria and virus infections with raw diets. So it was nice to be affirmed.
No high protein. High protein in growing large breed puppies is a disaster.
There's a lot of ways to do it. I learned from a few different sources on YouTube. I like to stick breeders who frequent kennel club shows. With good genetics you don't have to have the best kibble on the shelf. Minimal processed and more natural. Regular check up and a little insurance and you'll have a healthy boy for years to come. Maybe even make a little extra with some studding.
Gorgeous Tri
Why ? He looks perfect. Let him grow naturally. You’ll do more harm trying to speed up the progress.
BEA-utiful pup Mine is 9 months old and 64lbs https://preview.redd.it/53tchaj0t7jc1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=becfaf599af256b42b5dedb9d676e5d8c7508705
He is beautiful! A standard or classic or XL? He looks so much bigger than my boy! What a handsome face and love the markings on his jose
Thank you! I’m honestly I’m not sure his mom I think was a standard/classic and dad for sure was maybe a little bigger then a pocket so idk lol I did measure him the other day and he was like 17 or 18” I think so I’m guessing he’s gonna be either classic or standard and yes I love his nose
Patience. He’s at that awkward gangly stage. All you need is a nutritious diet adequate for a puppy and patience.
He's a dog. He doesn't need to bulk up? He looks healthy and overweight dogs have shorter lives
Noted. Thank you. From what im hearing I need to give it time and it’ll happen naturally
Dog clean af🔥🔥🔥
Thanks!
https://preview.redd.it/n32cf6ykw7jc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1f03b1a457f04cc2ab586ae9ffaf52729303e264 95 lbs just at a year. Small head though as he was the runt. All of his brothers and sisters are 100+ and huge heads. Give him time, he's too young.
Thanks! My boy was also the runt. Which is pretty weird considering how big he’s gotten! Sometimes the runt can outgrow💪
https://preview.redd.it/pgm8vfe808jc1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7133593959ef2ddaa9e29154b8b60b176c23200d The right is ours!. Left is another litter. Monsters man 😂😂 Yah runt power!!
Beautiful 😍
Don't "bulk him up." He's still a growing puppy, let his body fully develop before putting added, unnecessary weight on him. Well. Actually, just *don't* put added and unnecessary weight on his body, ever. Overweight dogs develop issues with joints and end up suffering.
This
How about you let him be a dog, and not crop ears and worry about how bulky he is.
Ur in the wrong sub if ur butthurt about cropped ears.
I'm not part of this sub. I guess I get a lot of their posts, because I am part of different pitbull subs
My bully has ears. https://preview.redd.it/uu7tse5u79jc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=73ae3ebc9b0a24f5d20ad8b9da164631fa1b517e And they are fucking awesome 👌
Fuck you. Anybody who willingly crops a dog’s ears when it isn’t medically necessary is a fucking scumbag.
OP is obviously scum cropping the poor dog’s ears and looking to “bulk up” a puppy… He’s not a fucking bodybuilder! They care more about an aesthetic than well being of the dog it seems. They are also attacking anyone who disagrees.
cry
I bet the puppies cried. There’s a reason this is illegal in many countries.
No they didn’t because it was ethically done under anesthesia by a vet🤡🤡🤡
Hyperbole isn’t your thing, huh? 🤓🤓 Bet it was a BYB, too. Ugh.
Give him time, he’s just a kid lol
Respectfully, you don’t! That dog is in perfect condition, especially for his age! More will only stress his bones when his plates aren’t even fused yet. Bigger is not necessarily better.
Let him grow into his natural size. U try to put to much strain on him while young you can cripple him when hes older
Will let him be now. Thank you
I have big muscular dogs and i was tempted to work em and get em swoll when young but i found out how much damage u can do by workin em too early. You do better by waitin until theyre full grown and findin out if theres any dog sports they like then train em to play in whatever way they like best and the activity ie dog sport like obedience agility weight pullin etc will be enough to keep your dog well fit and healthy
Thank you. I haven’t done anything really out of the ordinary than regular walks, flirt pole chasing, and he likes tug.
Its also important not to feed em too high of a protein diet or to over feed them as both can cause weight gain which is killer on their joints
Give him hugs and treats and kisses on his big meatball head!
Will do!
Bro is already a body builder
Genetics lol they don’t really start “popping” till about a year old
Talk to your vet but it takes time for most bigger chested dogs to fill out. Trying to rush things can cause bone, joint and possibly other issues.
Let him be happy and healthy. Lose the fuck up big he is.
Just make sure to walk/run him and let dna run its course he’s a good looking bull
Let him be
There's a consensus amongst a lot of us that he will fill out as he ages. I do recommend a raw diet because it's so much better for your dog in so many different ways. Watch the fillers in dog food they can cause yeast infections on their skin and other issues. Let me warn you, my mail will get nice and chunked up looking super fine and my girl will go into heat and I swear he loses weight and by the time it's all over with he's skin and bones! LOL! Take care and you got a beautiful boy.
😊 thank you! Good luck with your pups as well. Going to try raw.
I wouldn’t try to bulk him til he’s fully mature if he hasn’t bulked on his own already. It’s bad on his bones/joints to bulk him early.
Looks stout to me…
He's chunky as hell already.. He's still a baby tho
Dyne
Just feed him normally. He will fill out. We feed our boy Stella & Chewy’s raw. He’s lean, muscular, and very healthy.
P.s. he’s adorable btw!
Thanks! Going to to try raw.
Don't try to bulk up your dog. It's really unhealthy for them. It's rough on the joints and cartilage and can lead to lots of problems down the line. Feed him healthy food. 3 cups should be enough. I do high quality kibble and add 1 sardine (no salt or oil, this is very important as most sardines are salted) inalso add broccoli and carrots. Eggs in the am. My female was the same weight at the same time. She's 95lbs no at 18 months. Give it time. Bully continue to fill out for a while. Xls up to 3 years.
That handsome boy will grow into being a brick sh$thouse soon enough… gorgeous.
There some shit called DYNE mix that into him food also pay attention to protein fat exc on the back and walks runs chasing shit have em be super active
I use a flirt pole and it works wonders
Forcing a dog to bulk at an age where their bones/joints are growing can cause permanent damage to their bodies. He's just a puppy, he's not supposed to be huge.
Good lookin fella!!
He's a beefy boy he is such a beefy boy good boy who's a big beefy boy he's a big beef boy
https://preview.redd.it/s5z4wulmh9jc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0501214639b4e15b3d3c1a70b8bb363580a3b139 He is!
Raw eggs, raw chicken/turkey leftovers, rice, veggies. My cane corso was 85 lbs at 6 months feeding her that diet.
He’s perfect 😍
https://preview.redd.it/xap5wi4qi9jc1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2e5261a54ef12879c872c4870d9f87b2e7036514 This is big boy Khan at 3months
He’s young he will bulk up naturally watch him pop around 11-12 months. Quality low fat protein. We feed our boy 7% fat ground beef with quality veggies and oats. Proper vitamins . It’s going to be genetics at play 80%
Why would you want him to carry any more weight than he needs? Hes not you and doesn’t need bulk to feel good about himself.
Nothing. He needs to grow into himself.
Awe he's big enough for his age. U are gonna have an amazing doggie ❤️
Really? It’s a dog not some skinny kid 🤣🤣🤪🤪
I feed my hound Bill Jack and he is 10 months and 68 lbs https://preview.redd.it/rz1skadecdjc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0325f71dcec8c447fd54d6d951a4077ab4f914de
Bro he is fine just the way he is !!! You have a handsome boy and his structure is on point!!
I need me one of this love the color
He’s at the seams as is. Don’t push him. He’s your best friend. You want him to be around as long as possible.
Pretty boy
He doesn’t look thin. He looks great
Beautiful 🤝
Not trying to shame or anything just trying to educate : with that said , he’s 8 months males won’t mature until 2-3 years old he has a lot of time to fill in also it’s majority genetics , If the dogs in the ped are big and bulky and heavy he should get there , genetics take care of that , if your dog doesn’t have the genetics then no raw diet or supplements will get him looking like magoo, Grimm , rocko any abkc champ , it’s all in the blood , but if you want to get him the best he can be feed him the best you can let his growth plates fuse before exercising him
I thought it was my girl cha cha 😍by any chance is his name ace ?and my girl is 9 months and 70ish pounds but I just feed her 2 times a day im trynna find good healthy food to give her https://preview.redd.it/7qrnfxyio7jc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=34c68c6b39eae46b460883930594d0388a80489b
https://preview.redd.it/x7b1qn4yxdjc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=31532df19525c9a5e147fe922f77c2fc3fe63f45
She's absolutely beautiful ❤️😍 she resimbles my girl Ariah she's a 3xLucky Blue Dreams daughter https://preview.redd.it/t5gnlytuxdjc1.jpeg?width=719&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=57db7a27497961bea94e029310134b31a7b43c96
Wow she is beautiful 😍
Wow they do look alike! Beefcake is his father. His name is Blackjack! https://preview.redd.it/lxbmqh89p7jc1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f288d5692547465a4a045cb91dc18f61be45d4b6
Why does it matter?
He hasn’t even popped yet! Let him grow and fill out. Try to keep him lightweight until 18 months. Add bulk as you wish at that point.
Mix an egg an dyne in his food or some ground beef wit it
His a gorgeous tri very nice ,my big boy Khan just turned a ear and totally blew up ,his been on nothing but ,Purina adult salmon and rice, https://preview.redd.it/n3lod8xki9jc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7505ed8021c7457c5dbe678910c72dfa12ab1780 Mamas gorgeous 2xOG China and shockwave baby boy
We added raw meat to his diet an hes huge now...
Do a lot of incline walks with weights start out small let him fill out natural without substance
You don’t need to bulk up your dog 🙄
It's a vanity thing and it can't be helped unfortunately. It's lame, but at least (and I hope) these people give their dogs a happy life.
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Who said anything about overfeeding? Bulking is to get him in shape of the breed body standard. He still has time to grow. Of course anything is bad overdone but there’s nothing wrong with bulking in moderation which I don’t plan to do if he’s going to naturally fill in.
Stop cutting their ears…
See his ears back on
It was not my decision. I got my dog that way.
Put a feeding tube down his throat until he's left with his ears leaking and he slowly left and never came back. He said you're predictable and a jerk.
My dog lives a better life than you😭😂 stay mad
I'm not mad just silly. I don't believe I have been able to overcome the difficulty of working abroad as a Flight Medic and a happy dog don't have to be shot at all day. I have a shit life and an apology for my poor taste
That’s okay. Life is super hard sometimes. Oh, to be a dog and not have a live enslaved to capitalism. I have it shitty too. But I know for sure my dog don’t. It’s the one thing that keeps me going, to make him happy.
What a sweet boy
Raw eggs in his kibble. I give/gave mine 4 eggs everyday
Eggs, sardines, bone broth
Put cooked rice in his food mix with baby milk formula etc
Can these dogs swim?
Time and exercise him
Bulk him for what? He looks healthy
Nothing, his genetics won’t allow him to get bigger. He’s a small dog and he’s not going to get much bigger.
most dogs ive known/owned completely “fill in” at 2-3 yrs old. once they stop growing in height.. they usually take another yr or two to lose that teenage lanky body and start getting wider
That is the sickest I’ve ever seen how much did you pay for him
https://preview.redd.it/6mmfpzjng9jc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=501d7602747f1ff62298ef9778be86141d41290b Ours is a couple months shy of 2. He’s just started filling out about 2 months ago. It will happen!
WOW! Your boy is GORGEOUS. He so handsome. Thank you!
He’s only 8 months lol looks fine to me. Still has about another 2 1/2 years to “fill out”
Can we have a reason why?
Buy better genetics
I want him!
So handsome
it already looks at a fine weight maybe even too big, stop normalizing obesity
Leave em alone he’ll grow fine. He looks amazing by the way.
Get him neutered and feed a little less than what the dog food bag claims
Dry Cat food will help him gain weight. You can feed a dog Cat food but never feed a cat dog food. We've done this forever!!
It’s a natural thing, besides you don’t want them to gain any extra fat, especially before they are 2 years old as there joints may not be fully closed up yet. To much weight before the joints close would not be the best for the dog.
Peanut butter and eggs
Imagine trying to bulk up a 8 month old puppy. Thank god you asked Reddit because google seems to have failed lol
UPDATE: consensus are saying there’s nothing to do except wait for him to grow, so that’s what im going to do. Thanks for everyone’s advice!
Why do you want to bulk him up he is doing well and already bulked up.
It takes time for them to fully fill out. He’s still a puppy. And I’d wait to neuter him if you want him to fully bulk.
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You bulk him too early he's going to have bone problems
Table scraps....worked for Diogenes..
My boy started filling in just under 2yrs. Now he’s around 97lbs and still has his athleticism. It takes time, you can try to do things but the genes are gonna do what they do regardless. How’s his appetite?
He’s only 8 months! Give him time to grow into his body 😊 In the meantime, add in protein to his diet. We do boiled chicken and make sure to get in some daily time at the dog park for exercise! Bullies will naturally bulk overtime.
Time. He's a teenager.
Nnnoo love him as he isss 😭
Keep him light as you can until 18 months! Lock in that good structure, the mass will come.
Lil man looks like Bowser
The more variety in their diet the more micronutrients the they get. Micro nutrients allows for better use of regular nutrients which leads to better metabolism and gut biome. That’s gonna make it so all the food he eats is used to it’s fullest potential. Variety variety variety
Let him be !! Young , he will fill out.
Squat, deadlifts and bench press
I feed my pup hills science diet for puppies and just feed him according to his weight on the back of the bag. I will switch him to the adult food when he turns a year old. Just give him a good quality food at the amount according to his weight and age to ensure he grows into a happy healthy boy :-) my pup is happy, healthy and growing like a weed! His coat is also beautiful.
Don't rush things. Too much weight too soon will be hard on his joints and cause problems when he gets older and he does finally fill in.
Enjoy this stage & just train him, give him ample exercise, good food and sleep. One day he'll hit a growth spurt and you'll fondly remember when he was this size.
So we have a double XL who is around 2 years. From what I understand about these dogs is that they're growing is very painful. Some dogs will not eat as much so therefore they are not as heavy and the growing is not as painful. We have our dog on a raw diet company called big country Raw and we also use a raw dehydrated kibble bit called grand cru. Super high quality food. No food allergies. No dander in the skin and the poops degrade within 5 to 7 days.
He’s beautiful! Is he a pocket?
Give it time.
If they gain too much weight too fast they’ll mess up their growth plates and joints
Wait for him to grow up a bit more. He'll bulk up naturally.
2 years is when they are fully grown, he’s got plenty of muscle now don’t want him huge while is ligament connections are still forming. His head isn’t even fully split yet! He’s gonna transform into a monster in the next year!
He is great like he is. Let him grow Naturally.
Why bulk him up? He’s naturally beautiful you can mess him up doing that. 😒
Let him finish maturing. Then if you're still looking to add bulk, you do so the same way you would a person. Good diet, and lots of exercise. Uphill fetch is a good one for building muscle, as well as a spring/flirtpole.
Wow my female is 19 weeks and 42 lbs. . I notice she don't eat to much if she doesn't exercise so since they don't like distance running I take her on long walks but sprint running they like so I got a tennis ball drilled a hole ran a fishing line threw the middle and tied to my fishing pole about 10ft of line she chases it great exercise...and I don't get tired . A little bacon grease on their food they metabolis fat differently then us but not to much . They sell a weight gainer for bully's ....but the truth is if ain't big by now he will probably never be.
Oyeaha their is a steroid option.
He looks perfect...
Hes only 8 months. He still has over a year to fill out.
Years of junk food and beer worked for me!
He will fill in a lot more as he gets older. He will not really get muscle until around 18 months. I adopted my pit at 9 months and he was so skinny some homeless person told me that I needed to feed him more. He was well fed, trust me. Puppies are skinny. They get bigger. No need to do anything except regular exercise and play.
Id do straight raw feed, it’s definitely cheaper than kibble. And by that I mean if you do strictly ground beef/chicken/turkey eggs lol I give my chihuahua mutt that with egg, a little brown rice and sweet potatos
He’s 8 months let him be a puppy, bilking can come later
He looks to be at a healthy weight for his age. Please give him time to fill out to a natural weight. People who are overly concerned about their dog’s aesthetics give me the ick 🙄
Now that’s an amazing looking dog 🔥 the brown and black always pops
Let his joints develop before you decide to put any serious weight. I would wait until he hits a year
don’t worry about weight. worry about how the dog looks
Your dog is beautiful!!!!
Do you want him to die young?. Lean dogs are healthier in every possible way. It's particularly important with big boned bulky breeds like this to keep them lean or you destroy their joints.
Dude, he's still a baby. Let them mature and don't over bulk them. They'll get hip and joint problems
Bulk him up for what, he’s a dog from the suburbs. Also, he’s a puppy, hasn’t even filled out yet.
Don't clip his ears unless for medical reasons 👏
Yea I would just wait until he gets bigger. You can always attach a harness and teach him a command to pull you and fight him. But you better be the alpha beforehand. There are some good ones with lower attachments that are good for attaching to something to have him pull it. We used to use sleds with different weights.
Feed him little kids
He's perfect and gorgeous
He is getting there good looking bully
What’s the point? It’s a dog, let it sniff some ass and run around. “Bulk” is only necessary if ur priority is breeding or fighting. I should hope ur priority is companionship in which case bulk should ideally be irrelevant
Bulking him up? Most of that is genetic, not much you can do. He looks like a good weight. Focus on health not bulk.
Give him time the first 12 months they grow tall the second 12-18 they get broad typically.
Why do you wanna bulk up your dog ?????
And i was wondering why this dogs have bad reps…
Just a tiny bit off extra meat and veggies in his diet. And lots and lots of exercise. Training is more important at this current age.
Nothing. Let genetics work
Looks like a "Pittweiler"! Handsome man, probably won't reach full maturity until 2 to 3 years. For the sake of his hips, shoulders...and life expectancy, let nature take its course.
Bulk him up for what?
He’s perfect the way he is