How much should a 4 month old Malamute weigh?
At 4 months of age, most dogs reach about ½ of their final adult weight.Â
You can expect your Malamute to weigh about 35-45 pounds at that age. If your puppy is significantly lighter or heavier, you should consult with your vet to rule out any deficiencies (in the case of your puppy being underweight) or overfeeding (if your pup is a lot heavier).
Note – dogs that appear to be way too small or large for their age do not always have an underlying issue causing their unexpected growth curve. Sometimes they were simply mixed with another breed and sold as a purebred.
Many Malamutes are crossed with Huskies. The puppies will still look just like Malamutes, but stay smaller or lighter.
On the other hand, if your Malamute puppy is especially large, it might be that he has some Great Pyrenees in his ancestry.
How much should a 6 month old pup weigh?
At 6 months old, you can expect your Malamute puppy to weigh between 50 and 65 pounds. Females will be at the lower end of this spectrum and males at the higher.Â
Remember that size is determined by genetics: As long as your dog is not overly skinny or chunky, he does not show vomiting or diarrhea, he is eating and drinking normally and he is active and happy, he is likely doing just fine – regardless of his exact weight.
