How Much Should a Lab Puppy Weigh at 4 Weeks Old?
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7 to 8 1/2 lbs.
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Based on data collected by owners and breeders, the average 4-week-old Labrador puppy should weigh 7 to 8 1/2 lbs. After whelping, puppies gain weight rapidly, and it is important to regulate the weight of your Labrador in order to prevent common breed problems and diseases later in life.
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Visually Determining Your Puppy's Healthy Weight
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Puppies grow in a variety of ways, and it is difficult to ascertain whether your Labrador puppy is at a healthy weight when they grow and change so quickly. Instead of determining the appropriate weight of your puppy by a number, consider the body shape of your puppy. If you can feel the outline of his ribs, see his waist from above, and he presents a tuck in his belly, then he is considered to be of a healthy weight.
Bottom Line
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Most Labrador puppies at 4 weeks old will fall into the recommended weight guidelines of 7 to 8 1/2 lbs. If your puppy does not, however, consider visually gauging your puppy's weight and adjust its feeding accordingly.
References
- Photo Credit Labrador retriever puppy image by crazy.nataly from Fotolia.com
