Large Head

[rasmy]

My vet says that my Rotty seems to have a small head, he is just a 6 month old puppy, I posted a thread before about this issue and most of the people told me it is not right to judge a puppy at this age, but i have seen rotties with larger heads at this age, my vet says that if his head is still not so big until he is 11 months she might give him some shots to get it larger, i'm not convinced at all of what she says, does anybody have experience in this issue, will his head become larger or will it remain with the sane proportion to his body?

[DailyDouble]

Give him a shot to make it larger, ay. Hm.

I would seriously consider attaining a new Veterinarian and point out to him/her that genetics will decide how big the dogs head becomes.

Your puppies pedigree will be the determing factor. Advise him/her to save the shot for an owner who isn't well aware of this.

[SABELLESMOM]

I've never heard of any kind of shot that would make a dogs head larger.

Your dog is what he is. Genetics determine that, not shots. Some dogs have parents with larger heads some have parents with smaller heads.

Focus your attention on training and spending time with your dog. The bond you form will invaluably endear you to each other. That's far more important than head size. ;)

[Birdie'sMom]

I'd have to agree with those who tell you to find another vet. One that knows something about rottweilers. Anyway, your dog is still a puppy! Biride is 7 months old and has a pretty small head, at least smaller than most rottweilers that I have seen. My vet has 2 rottweilers of his own and he thinks that she is a perfect size!:)

[Harleysmom]

I have never heard of such a thing! I would still hold to the fact that he is still a pup. Look around at all the picture posts. There is no one size of head. Many shapes and sizes out there. Harley is almost 7 months and he seems to look different daily. One day his head looks too small, the next too big, the next he seems way to tall, the next to fat, the next too lean, I think you get the picture. Any pictures of your beautiful pup. I love to see all the dogs.:)

[Leader]

My rottie's head reached its present size when he was almost 3 years old :D so stop worrying! Love your dog, it's not the head size that counts, it's the HEART

[Ramon]

It's true that heads on males sometimes don't reach their full potential until 3 years. To be honest, though, if his head is small at 6 months, chances are it will stay smaller than most.
I agree it's the HEART that counts! A lot of times, the dog that does best in a working or real-life situation isn't the one with the big head.

[angrygenius]

Get a new Vet! I've heard of a lot of incompetence, but a shot to grow a larger head?!?? GET A NEW VET!

[K-9Girl]

Originally posted by rasmy
my vet says that if his head is still not so big until he is 11 months she might give him some shots to get it larger

LOL! Get a new vet for sure! I have never heard of such a thing!

When Kodi was younger he had a somewhat smaller head than the majoity of male Rottweilers. Now that he is around 1 1/2 years old his head has gotten much bigger. Give it time, your dog is just a puppy...he will grow....believe me! :)

Anyways, so what if he doesn't have a large head....you will love him just the same....right??

Sara;)

[mark_sherry]

Your vet was probably referring to putting your dog on some sort of growth hormone therapy, which is similar to what some body builders use to build mass. In fact, the growth hormone they usually get is vet grade. Anyway, growth hormones tend to enlarge bone tissue, and enhance growth all around; therefore, that's what I'd bet he/she was referring to. However, as everyone has already pointed out, let's leave science out of this one and stick to nature. Just out of curiosity, call your vet and question him/her about this and find out the details, and then please let us know his/her explanation.

[whitney greenway]

If it were me, I would run from that vet asap.

Time to find a new vet, that loves dog with/without big heads!

[babyray]

I have worked in veterinary for 13 years and I can tell you that it is the rare vet that knows much about breed standards for any breed. This is not something they learn in vet school so unless this vet is a serious fancier of the breed, I'd take any advice like this with a grain of salt.
This alleged shot to enlarge his head is no doubt using a drug outside its scope of indications,which is dangerous and possible malpractice, not to mention merely in the interest of making money.
I have to jump on the bandwagon-run, don't walk, away from that vet!

[Rottnlove]

I couldn't believe what I just read! A vet wanting to make your dogs head larger with a shot?

The vet should be more concerned about the health of the dog, not the size of it's head!!! I know you are concerned with the size of his head, and I still think it depends on the pedigree and the fact that this dog is still a puppy. It's too soon to tell, it might change. :)

[Roscoe's dad]

Its not the size of the head that counts it is the size of the heart! Ii will be another to jump on the bandwagon and suggest you go vet shopping!
:)

[mark_sherry]

Absolutely, do run! But don't run without getting feedback first! It will be a hoot to know what this vet was referring to, and it'll give us some real insight as to what this "doctor" is thinking. Walk away, but do so with something to take with you for stories in the future.