Will my girl ever fill out?

[ebony]

My Ebony is 13 months old. She weighs about 74 pounds and is very lean. I am just wondering if ALL Rotties fill out. I like her lean because she had HD and its easier on her hips but I think a little filling out wouldn't hurt. I was just wondering if there are Rotties out there that maintain that puppy like build.

[Cassie's Mom]

Cassie is 7 months and very slender with long legs. She is about 65lbs. I would suspect she will fill out eventually.

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[my2rotties]

With my Rotties, it took them between 3-4 years to totally fill out. From my understanding through other Rottie owners, this breed is very slow to mature.

I have a 14 month old girl that is very lanky looking, but she seems to be filling out more quickly then Sheena and Damian did.

[German Vanegas]

Yes ebony, she will fill out

[Steve R]

I'd rather have them lean at that age, still
just a pup. You've still got over a year. don't be too eager to bulk her up, she'll fill out in time!

[ebony]

Steve,

Believe me I am not quick to want to bulk her up. She has moderated HD and I know any excess weight will only hurt her. I just was curious as to when she will fill out. I am just trying to build up her back end a little she is lacking back there from the HD. The running throught the 9 inches of snow we got today should help and its still falling.

[Fergy]

Ebony, you and I both have to be a little more patient. Nero is 15mos now, very tall, big head, deep chest, but I'm waiting for him to broaden as well