<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">
	<channel>
		<title><![CDATA[i-tails.com Community - Giant Breed Growth Charts]]></title>
		<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[i-tails.com Community - http://www.i-tails.com/community]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:17:57 -0400</pubDate>
		<generator>MyBB</generator>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[marleys growth chart english mastiff...DOING BETTER! UPDATED]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=235</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:10:18 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>marleysmom</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=235</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Hello we got Marley at 9 wks he was the biggest pup in the litter out of 10. We have been feeding I'm large breed puppy chow 4 cups 3 times a day. Its seems as he is not getting enough he looks skinny you can see all his ribs. His heigt is going good though about and inch and a half a week taller a week.he seems happy. Vet said he was healthy had all shots and has been dewormed and flea treatment has been given. We tried to up his food by a little and he got diarrhea. We need some advie please!<br />
Sire 225 lbs at 3 yrs<br />
Dam 160 at 18 mons<br />
<br />
Marleys growth chart<br />
9 wks 23 lbs<br />
11 wks 28 lbs had runs a couple of days<br />
13 wks 32 lbs had runs from upping the food<br />
14 1/2 wks 40 lbs he gained some weight this week that's good<br />
15 wks 44 lbs doing great<br />
<br />
We switched him from the yucky old puppy chow to diamond large breed lamb and rice puppy food he's doing great and hasn't had any potty issues!! Yet! Lol<br />
<br />
The  top two pics are of marley at 13 wks<br />
The bottom is him at 15 wks waiting patiently for is treat.<br />
(He very bottom picture is Marley's dad compared to a pool deck at 225 lbs]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello we got Marley at 9 wks he was the biggest pup in the litter out of 10. We have been feeding I'm large breed puppy chow 4 cups 3 times a day. Its seems as he is not getting enough he looks skinny you can see all his ribs. His heigt is going good though about and inch and a half a week taller a week.he seems happy. Vet said he was healthy had all shots and has been dewormed and flea treatment has been given. We tried to up his food by a little and he got diarrhea. We need some advie please!<br />
Sire 225 lbs at 3 yrs<br />
Dam 160 at 18 mons<br />
<br />
Marleys growth chart<br />
9 wks 23 lbs<br />
11 wks 28 lbs had runs a couple of days<br />
13 wks 32 lbs had runs from upping the food<br />
14 1/2 wks 40 lbs he gained some weight this week that's good<br />
15 wks 44 lbs doing great<br />
<br />
We switched him from the yucky old puppy chow to diamond large breed lamb and rice puppy food he's doing great and hasn't had any potty issues!! Yet! Lol<br />
<br />
The  top two pics are of marley at 13 wks<br />
The bottom is him at 15 wks waiting patiently for is treat.<br />
(He very bottom picture is Marley's dad compared to a pool deck at 225 lbs]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[Mr. Blue Eye'd Rellik, 8 weeks]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=232</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:52:28 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Mastiff Lover</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=232</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Hello Everyone,<br />
at the present time I only have a 2 week old pic and a 5 week old pic uploaded to my computer until I get off work today.<br />
<br />
but here is the info I know.<br />
5 weeks - 7.5 lbs<br />
7 weeks - 16.5<br />
8 weeks - will find out tonight<br />
<br />
his mama is 165 and his papa was a 185 ( breeder is keeping his weight down on purpose) <br />
<br />
he is the only one in the litter that has Blue eye's (is this normal?) I think it is very hansome on him!<br />
<br />
Rellik is doing very well, he is picking up quickly on the potty training, at 8 weeks he already knows to go to the door! Rellik is also learning how to play nicely with his new big sister Tali. <br />
<br />
talk soon <br />
<br />
April, Rellik and family]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello Everyone,<br />
at the present time I only have a 2 week old pic and a 5 week old pic uploaded to my computer until I get off work today.<br />
<br />
but here is the info I know.<br />
5 weeks - 7.5 lbs<br />
7 weeks - 16.5<br />
8 weeks - will find out tonight<br />
<br />
his mama is 165 and his papa was a 185 ( breeder is keeping his weight down on purpose) <br />
<br />
he is the only one in the litter that has Blue eye's (is this normal?) I think it is very hansome on him!<br />
<br />
Rellik is doing very well, he is picking up quickly on the potty training, at 8 weeks he already knows to go to the door! Rellik is also learning how to play nicely with his new big sister Tali. <br />
<br />
talk soon <br />
<br />
April, Rellik and family]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[Chloe]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=229</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:51:48 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>RobbinM</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=229</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[[attachment=409&#93;Chloe, my pure breed English Mastiff @ 14 wks old.  Her birthdate is May 11, 2010.  She is eating mix of Iam puppy (large breed) and  Eukanuba large breed puppy food equal mix approx 1/2 c. 4 times a day.  Eventually we will switch her completely to the Eukanuba since it has the Glucosamine &amp; Chondroitinfor her joints added to it. She doesn't pig out, just eats till she has had enough and walks away.<br />
<br />
Chloe was the runt of the litter and was small when we got her.  At 9 wks she weighed 10.7 lbs.  She also had fleas and a bacterial infection and tape worms.  We got her to the vet immediately and got that all cleared up and she started to put on weight.<br />
<br />
9 wks = 10.7 lbs.<br />
11 wks = 18 lbs.<br />
14 wks = 30 lbs.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[[attachment=409]Chloe, my pure breed English Mastiff @ 14 wks old.  Her birthdate is May 11, 2010.  She is eating mix of Iam puppy (large breed) and  Eukanuba large breed puppy food equal mix approx 1/2 c. 4 times a day.  Eventually we will switch her completely to the Eukanuba since it has the Glucosamine &amp; Chondroitinfor her joints added to it. She doesn't pig out, just eats till she has had enough and walks away.<br />
<br />
Chloe was the runt of the litter and was small when we got her.  At 9 wks she weighed 10.7 lbs.  She also had fleas and a bacterial infection and tape worms.  We got her to the vet immediately and got that all cleared up and she started to put on weight.<br />
<br />
9 wks = 10.7 lbs.<br />
11 wks = 18 lbs.<br />
14 wks = 30 lbs.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[winston underweight-growth chart]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=226</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:04:31 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>shere</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=226</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[[attachment=428&#93;[attachment=429&#93;[attachment=430&#93;<br />
<br />
Breed:   Old English Mastiff- fawn<br />
DOB:     4/25/10<br />
Sire:      215 (probably 40-50lbs underweight)<br />
Dam:     170<br />
Name:    Winston, male<br />
9-15 weeks old:  2-3 cups<br />
16 weeks old:     4 cups<br />
<br />
9 weeks:     13.0 lbs<br />
10 weeks:    16.0 lbs<br />
11 weeks:    21.0 lbs<br />
12 weeks:    24.1 lbs<br />
13 weeks:    30.0 lbs <br />
14 weeks:    31.8 lbs<br />
15 weeks:    34.0 lbs<br />
16 weeks:    38.1 lbs<br />
<br />
Our new addition, Winston, 4 months old and I'm really worried about his weight.  I've tried about 6-7 different foods with meat, chicken and beef au jus, with different kinds of dog foods mixed together, canned food and mixed with kibble, with yogurt, with peanut butter...you name it I think I've tried it to make him eat more.  For the last 2 months it's been a real battle.  I got him from a horrible breeder and he was probably the runt of the litter (we picked the largest and she switched them!) so I'm thinking that he wasn't use to getting enough food.  We have another OE Mastiff, Kylie who is 5 yr old and he does sometimes try to eat her food.  But generally, except this week I could only get him to eat 2-3 cups a day.  This past week I got him to eat 3-4 cups (with all the added stuff above), but you can still see his ribs and spine.  He's not sick, the worms are gone, ear mites are gone, yeast and bacteria infection also in the ears is now gone (like I said--horrible backyard breeder--what I mistake that was!).  We are hand feeding him and he will only eat a few handfuls at a time.  Just doesn't seem to be too interested, he'd rather play or sleep.  I've asked several mastiff breeders and all seem to use a different food.  Anyway, keep your fingers crossed that he'll start to gain more weight.  In the last 3 weeks he only gained about 4 lbs.  Any one with success on a great dog food please let me know.  Any and all suggestions are appreciated.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[[attachment=428][attachment=429][attachment=430]<br />
<br />
Breed:   Old English Mastiff- fawn<br />
DOB:     4/25/10<br />
Sire:      215 (probably 40-50lbs underweight)<br />
Dam:     170<br />
Name:    Winston, male<br />
9-15 weeks old:  2-3 cups<br />
16 weeks old:     4 cups<br />
<br />
9 weeks:     13.0 lbs<br />
10 weeks:    16.0 lbs<br />
11 weeks:    21.0 lbs<br />
12 weeks:    24.1 lbs<br />
13 weeks:    30.0 lbs <br />
14 weeks:    31.8 lbs<br />
15 weeks:    34.0 lbs<br />
16 weeks:    38.1 lbs<br />
<br />
Our new addition, Winston, 4 months old and I'm really worried about his weight.  I've tried about 6-7 different foods with meat, chicken and beef au jus, with different kinds of dog foods mixed together, canned food and mixed with kibble, with yogurt, with peanut butter...you name it I think I've tried it to make him eat more.  For the last 2 months it's been a real battle.  I got him from a horrible breeder and he was probably the runt of the litter (we picked the largest and she switched them!) so I'm thinking that he wasn't use to getting enough food.  We have another OE Mastiff, Kylie who is 5 yr old and he does sometimes try to eat her food.  But generally, except this week I could only get him to eat 2-3 cups a day.  This past week I got him to eat 3-4 cups (with all the added stuff above), but you can still see his ribs and spine.  He's not sick, the worms are gone, ear mites are gone, yeast and bacteria infection also in the ears is now gone (like I said--horrible backyard breeder--what I mistake that was!).  We are hand feeding him and he will only eat a few handfuls at a time.  Just doesn't seem to be too interested, he'd rather play or sleep.  I've asked several mastiff breeders and all seem to use a different food.  Anyway, keep your fingers crossed that he'll start to gain more weight.  In the last 3 weeks he only gained about 4 lbs.  Any one with success on a great dog food please let me know.  Any and all suggestions are appreciated.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[Baby Bella (English Mastiff)]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=225</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:28:52 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>doodie1969</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=225</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Baby Bella is the newest addition to our family, she joins our two Boston terriers..she weighed in at 6.3lbs at 6 weeks and at 8 weeks she is up to 11lbs.she was the runt of a litter of 15 pups..she is eating and playing with our boston's really well..she has taken to crate training really quick..we are enjoying her very much[attachment=403&#93;<br />
<br />
Breed:  English Mastiff<br />
Dam:  Mini III (150lbs)<br />
Sire:  Peanut V (unsure of Weight)<br />
Food:  Diamond Naturals Lamb and Rice for large breed puppies<br />
Color: Brindle<br />
<br />
Weight<br />
6weeks:  6.3lbs<br />
8weeks:  11lbs<br />
10Weeks:<br />
12weeks:<br />
14weeks:<br />
16weeks:<br />
Will update as her weight changes]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Baby Bella is the newest addition to our family, she joins our two Boston terriers..she weighed in at 6.3lbs at 6 weeks and at 8 weeks she is up to 11lbs.she was the runt of a litter of 15 pups..she is eating and playing with our boston's really well..she has taken to crate training really quick..we are enjoying her very much[attachment=403]<br />
<br />
Breed:  English Mastiff<br />
Dam:  Mini III (150lbs)<br />
Sire:  Peanut V (unsure of Weight)<br />
Food:  Diamond Naturals Lamb and Rice for large breed puppies<br />
Color: Brindle<br />
<br />
Weight<br />
6weeks:  6.3lbs<br />
8weeks:  11lbs<br />
10Weeks:<br />
12weeks:<br />
14weeks:<br />
16weeks:<br />
Will update as her weight changes]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[Tank-Mastiff-Growth Chart]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=224</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:51:04 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Tank's Mom</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=224</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[[font=Tahoma&#93;<br />
Dog's Name: Tank <br />
Owner: Nina<br />
Breed: English Mastiff, Fawn Male<br />
Purebred: yes<br />
Feeding: EaglePak Large/Giant Breed Puppy<br />
Amount: approx. 6cups I'll give him more if he goes looking for it<br />
Sire: 225 lbs @ 18 months<br />
Dam: 170 lbs @ 18 months<br />
Birthday: 05-05-10<br />
<br />
This is my first mastiff and he is absolutely amazing!  He is one of three dogs that live with my husband and me.<br />
<br />
I didn't weigh him until his first vet visit so that's where I'll have to start.<br />
9wks = 19lbs<br />
13.5 wks = 36.4lbs<br />
<br />
I'll start tracking his weight more frequently now.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[[font=Tahoma]<br />
Dog's Name: Tank <br />
Owner: Nina<br />
Breed: English Mastiff, Fawn Male<br />
Purebred: yes<br />
Feeding: EaglePak Large/Giant Breed Puppy<br />
Amount: approx. 6cups I'll give him more if he goes looking for it<br />
Sire: 225 lbs @ 18 months<br />
Dam: 170 lbs @ 18 months<br />
Birthday: 05-05-10<br />
<br />
This is my first mastiff and he is absolutely amazing!  He is one of three dogs that live with my husband and me.<br />
<br />
I didn't weigh him until his first vet visit so that's where I'll have to start.<br />
9wks = 19lbs<br />
13.5 wks = 36.4lbs<br />
<br />
I'll start tracking his weight more frequently now.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[Josi's growth chart]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=221</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:24:47 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>JkinBlack</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=221</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Dog's Name: Josi<br />
Breed: Mastiff<br />
Birthday: 4-26-10<br />
<br />
This our new girl Josi (Yogi's new 'girl' <img src="http://www.i-tails.com/community/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /> )<br />
12 1/2 weeks - 32.6 lbs<br />
<br />
<br />
[attachment=388&#93;  [attachment=389&#93;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dog's Name: Josi<br />
Breed: Mastiff<br />
Birthday: 4-26-10<br />
<br />
This our new girl Josi (Yogi's new 'girl' <img src="http://www.i-tails.com/community/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /> )<br />
12 1/2 weeks - 32.6 lbs<br />
<br />
<br />
[attachment=388]  [attachment=389]]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[Luxie English Mastiff]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=219</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:27:10 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>mystell_d</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=219</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Hello, <br />
Luxie is our first mastiff and in the few weeks that we have had her she has stollen our hearts.. i cant imagine our life without here now.. <br />
we had an amazing breeder that we were able to watcher her grow and she kept us up to date with pics and everything till Luxie could move home.  I came across this site and think it is great. I am always up for advise and feed back!!!! <br />
Name : Luxie<br />
breed: English mastiff<br />
Food: Diamond natural puppy food large breed<br />
<br />
5 wks: 6 lbs<br />
9 wks: 17.8 lbs<br />
11 wks:30 lbs<br />
13 wks: 41.7 lbs]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello, <br />
Luxie is our first mastiff and in the few weeks that we have had her she has stollen our hearts.. i cant imagine our life without here now.. <br />
we had an amazing breeder that we were able to watcher her grow and she kept us up to date with pics and everything till Luxie could move home.  I came across this site and think it is great. I am always up for advise and feed back!!!! <br />
Name : Luxie<br />
breed: English mastiff<br />
Food: Diamond natural puppy food large breed<br />
<br />
5 wks: 6 lbs<br />
9 wks: 17.8 lbs<br />
11 wks:30 lbs<br />
13 wks: 41.7 lbs]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[Eli (Saint Bermastiff)]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=218</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>1jamie</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=218</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Hello!<br />
<br />
I've been reading the forums, for a while now, in anticipation of getting my new Saint Bermastiff puppy.  Eli arrived last Sunday (July 11th).  I'm incredibly excited to finally have him.  Below is his growth chart &amp; my first attempt at posting a picture.  The local pet store has a scale, so hopefully I can get him in once a week or so to watch his progress.<br />
<br />
Born May 16, 2010<br />
5wks	7lbs<br />
6wks	9lbs<br />
7wks	12lbs<br />
8wks	14lbs<br />
9wks	17lbs<br />
10wks 20lbs<br />
11wks 25lbs<br />
12wks 30lbs<br />
13wks 35lbs<br />
14wks 39lbs<br />
15wks 43lbs<br />
<span style="color: #006400;">16wks 48lbs</span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello!<br />
<br />
I've been reading the forums, for a while now, in anticipation of getting my new Saint Bermastiff puppy.  Eli arrived last Sunday (July 11th).  I'm incredibly excited to finally have him.  Below is his growth chart &amp; my first attempt at posting a picture.  The local pet store has a scale, so hopefully I can get him in once a week or so to watch his progress.<br />
<br />
Born May 16, 2010<br />
5wks	7lbs<br />
6wks	9lbs<br />
7wks	12lbs<br />
8wks	14lbs<br />
9wks	17lbs<br />
10wks 20lbs<br />
11wks 25lbs<br />
12wks 30lbs<br />
13wks 35lbs<br />
14wks 39lbs<br />
15wks 43lbs<br />
<span style="color: #006400;">16wks 48lbs</span>]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[Aurora and Asa - mastiffs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=216</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:02:24 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Nasus</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=216</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[When I found this site I thought this looked like a lot of fun and a great place to observe and learn.  I am all for learning as much as possible.<br />
Like someone else said, Why have a masiff when you can have two?<br />
So I have two mastiff puppies.  One male and one female; they are as different as day and night.  I only intended to  get one (long story).<br />
<br />
Aurora - female  D.O.B. Feb. 20, 2010<br />
12 wks.  -  28lbs<br />
14 wks.  -  34lbs<br />
16 wks.  -  40lbs<br />
19 wks.  -  48lbs<br />
20 wks.  -  50lbs.<br />
dam is 28" and 160lbs.   sire is 35" and 245lbs.<br />
<br />
Asa - Male  D.O.B.  March 5, 2010<br />
12 wks.  -  25lbs.<br />
14wks.   -  37lbs.<br />
4 months - 55lbs.<br />
18 wks.  -  60lbs.<br />
dam is 32" and 175lbs.    sire is 36" and 250lbs.<br />
<br />
Both puppies are raw fed.  <br />
Aurora's parents have been raw fed for less than a year.  Dam was raw fed throughout pregnancy and nursing the pups but the pups were not started on raw.  Aurora was fed Iam kibble for the first 12wks.  Aurora eats 3lbs of chicken including bones and organs each day; split into three meals.<br />
<br />
Asa's parents were fed commerical kibble.  Asa started on raw food at 3 months.  Asa eats 5lbs of chicken including bones and organs each day split into three meals.<br />
<br />
The first week I had the puppies the received 4oz. of raw colostrum mixed in with two raw eggs each day to help reduce stress and build their immune sysytem.<br />
They receive no other supplements.<br />
Both puppies are vaccine free and live in a chemical free environment.<br />
<br />
They seem to be growing much slower than most of the puppies on the list.  It will be interesting to see the end result.<br />
<br />
I would enjoy hearing questions and comments.<br />
<br />
These are my first mastiff puppies. I have had Great Pryenees and Bernese Mtn. Dogs.  I also have a Pryenean Mastiff (5yrs. old).  I have fostered/rescued several mastiffs over the years.  But these are the first mastiffs I have gone out and acquired to make part of the family.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[When I found this site I thought this looked like a lot of fun and a great place to observe and learn.  I am all for learning as much as possible.<br />
Like someone else said, Why have a masiff when you can have two?<br />
So I have two mastiff puppies.  One male and one female; they are as different as day and night.  I only intended to  get one (long story).<br />
<br />
Aurora - female  D.O.B. Feb. 20, 2010<br />
12 wks.  -  28lbs<br />
14 wks.  -  34lbs<br />
16 wks.  -  40lbs<br />
19 wks.  -  48lbs<br />
20 wks.  -  50lbs.<br />
dam is 28" and 160lbs.   sire is 35" and 245lbs.<br />
<br />
Asa - Male  D.O.B.  March 5, 2010<br />
12 wks.  -  25lbs.<br />
14wks.   -  37lbs.<br />
4 months - 55lbs.<br />
18 wks.  -  60lbs.<br />
dam is 32" and 175lbs.    sire is 36" and 250lbs.<br />
<br />
Both puppies are raw fed.  <br />
Aurora's parents have been raw fed for less than a year.  Dam was raw fed throughout pregnancy and nursing the pups but the pups were not started on raw.  Aurora was fed Iam kibble for the first 12wks.  Aurora eats 3lbs of chicken including bones and organs each day; split into three meals.<br />
<br />
Asa's parents were fed commerical kibble.  Asa started on raw food at 3 months.  Asa eats 5lbs of chicken including bones and organs each day split into three meals.<br />
<br />
The first week I had the puppies the received 4oz. of raw colostrum mixed in with two raw eggs each day to help reduce stress and build their immune sysytem.<br />
They receive no other supplements.<br />
Both puppies are vaccine free and live in a chemical free environment.<br />
<br />
They seem to be growing much slower than most of the puppies on the list.  It will be interesting to see the end result.<br />
<br />
I would enjoy hearing questions and comments.<br />
<br />
These are my first mastiff puppies. I have had Great Pryenees and Bernese Mtn. Dogs.  I also have a Pryenean Mastiff (5yrs. old).  I have fostered/rescued several mastiffs over the years.  But these are the first mastiffs I have gone out and acquired to make part of the family.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[growth]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=215</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:59:52 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>astapleton</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=215</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Zero was born on 4/26/2010.  He is a brindle.<br />
 He is currently eating Eukanuba Large Breed puppy.<br />
  At 8 weeks he was 14 lbs.<br />
  Next vet. appt. 7/13 for 11 week check up/vaccinations..will update.<br />
  This is our first Mastiff and we look forward to all the advice from everyone out there..]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Zero was born on 4/26/2010.  He is a brindle.<br />
 He is currently eating Eukanuba Large Breed puppy.<br />
  At 8 weeks he was 14 lbs.<br />
  Next vet. appt. 7/13 for 11 week check up/vaccinations..will update.<br />
  This is our first Mastiff and we look forward to all the advice from everyone out there..]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[St Bernard/English Mastiff pup]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=214</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:24:25 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Gena</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=214</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[I have a 5 month old mix born February 4, 2010.  Last week she weighed 56 lbs and although she was not the runt out of a litter of 12, her brother and sister who I've been in touch with the owners, are 13 and 15 lbs heavier.  I am feeding her California Natural Lamb and Rice plus vegetables, rice and hamburger or chicken or tuna added to her meal.  Vet says she is a good size and I've been warned about being careful of how fast she gains weight for her sake.  She weighed 19lbs at 9 weeks when we got her and has steadily gained on average 3 lbs per week.  She is a wonderful and smart puppy and very quick to learn.  I was happy to find this site since I've been trying to gage how big she will be...her mom as 170lbs st bernard and dad was 200 lbs english mastiff...she looks mastiff with the st bernard face.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I have a 5 month old mix born February 4, 2010.  Last week she weighed 56 lbs and although she was not the runt out of a litter of 12, her brother and sister who I've been in touch with the owners, are 13 and 15 lbs heavier.  I am feeding her California Natural Lamb and Rice plus vegetables, rice and hamburger or chicken or tuna added to her meal.  Vet says she is a good size and I've been warned about being careful of how fast she gains weight for her sake.  She weighed 19lbs at 9 weeks when we got her and has steadily gained on average 3 lbs per week.  She is a wonderful and smart puppy and very quick to learn.  I was happy to find this site since I've been trying to gage how big she will be...her mom as 170lbs st bernard and dad was 200 lbs english mastiff...she looks mastiff with the st bernard face.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[7wk Dane]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=209</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 17:08:08 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>KozikDane</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=209</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Kozik<br />
Great Dane<br />
7 Weeks<br />
12 lbs<br />
Avoderm<br />
1/3 cup moistened dry 3x's a day &amp; 1/3 wet mixed in<br />
Father's weight- 150<br />
Mother's weight- 135]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Kozik<br />
Great Dane<br />
7 Weeks<br />
12 lbs<br />
Avoderm<br />
1/3 cup moistened dry 3x's a day &amp; 1/3 wet mixed in<br />
Father's weight- 150<br />
Mother's weight- 135]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[Worried...Advise Please!!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=207</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:14:21 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Optimus</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=207</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Hello Everyone/Anyone Reading this...<br />
<br />
 My boy Optimus is 4 months, one week old (English Mastiff). Every time his hips come up he gets very stiff which I think is normal (?), and he slows down for a couple days then he is fine again. The reason for my worry is that yesterday he started getting sore &amp; almost limping then today he is REALLY stiff, like takes him longer than normal to stand up and you can see him adjust &amp; re-adjust himself before he stands up. I'm just wondering if this is normal for them? He did seem to grow LOTS this spurt so am I being a paranoid mom or is this normal??? <br />
  I'm no vet, but I am a paramedic so I feel semi qualified in checking for abnormalities and I assessed his hips legs and everything and they feel equal &amp; like nothing is out of place, and he did not seem to be in any pain anywhere I was pressing or touching... Thanks for any input!!!<br />
<br />
J.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello Everyone/Anyone Reading this...<br />
<br />
 My boy Optimus is 4 months, one week old (English Mastiff). Every time his hips come up he gets very stiff which I think is normal (?), and he slows down for a couple days then he is fine again. The reason for my worry is that yesterday he started getting sore &amp; almost limping then today he is REALLY stiff, like takes him longer than normal to stand up and you can see him adjust &amp; re-adjust himself before he stands up. I'm just wondering if this is normal for them? He did seem to grow LOTS this spurt so am I being a paranoid mom or is this normal??? <br />
  I'm no vet, but I am a paramedic so I feel semi qualified in checking for abnormalities and I assessed his hips legs and everything and they feel equal &amp; like nothing is out of place, and he did not seem to be in any pain anywhere I was pressing or touching... Thanks for any input!!!<br />
<br />
J.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[Brooklyn - Mastiff - Growth Chart]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=204</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:45:24 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Danka</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=204</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[[attachment=329&#93;<span style="font-weight: bold;">Brooklyn's Dollars For Doughnuts</span><br />
------------------------------<br />
Sire - 3 years, 150 pounds<br />
Dam - 3 years, 160 pounds<br />
<br />
Born January 18, 2010<br />
1 week - 2 lbs.<br />
3.5 weeks - 7 lbs.<br />
5 weeks - 9 lbs.<br />
6 weeks - 13.2 lbs.<br />
7 weeks - 19.4 lbs.<br />
8 weeks - 23.4 lbs.<br />
10 weeks - 28.7 lbs.<br />
11 weeks - 33.2 lbs.<br />
12 weeks - 37.3 lbs.<br />
14 weeks - 50 lbs.<br />
16 weeks - 60 lbs.<br />
18.5 weeks - 71.5 lbs.<hr />
Just thought I'd add a couple of pics to get him up to date with his weight!<br />
<br />
[attachment=330&#93;[attachment=331&#93;[attachment=332&#93;[attachment=333&#93;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[[attachment=329]<span style="font-weight: bold;">Brooklyn's Dollars For Doughnuts</span><br />
------------------------------<br />
Sire - 3 years, 150 pounds<br />
Dam - 3 years, 160 pounds<br />
<br />
Born January 18, 2010<br />
1 week - 2 lbs.<br />
3.5 weeks - 7 lbs.<br />
5 weeks - 9 lbs.<br />
6 weeks - 13.2 lbs.<br />
7 weeks - 19.4 lbs.<br />
8 weeks - 23.4 lbs.<br />
10 weeks - 28.7 lbs.<br />
11 weeks - 33.2 lbs.<br />
12 weeks - 37.3 lbs.<br />
14 weeks - 50 lbs.<br />
16 weeks - 60 lbs.<br />
18.5 weeks - 71.5 lbs.<hr />
Just thought I'd add a couple of pics to get him up to date with his weight!<br />
<br />
[attachment=330][attachment=331][attachment=332][attachment=333]]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[Marley's growth ... Born March 8, 2010]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=197</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 20:40:50 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Marley and me</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=197</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;">DATE              AGE             WEIGHT             SHOULDER HEIGHT</span><br />
<br />
04/20/2010          7.5 weeks      14.0 lbs             <br />
05/07/2010          8.5 weeks      22 lbs             16.5 "<br />
06/03/2010         14.0 weeks     37.6 lbs           20.0"<br />
06/28/2010         17.0 weeks     51.2 lbs           22.0"<br />
07/13/2010         19.0 weeks     60.0 lbs           23.0"]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;">DATE              AGE             WEIGHT             SHOULDER HEIGHT</span><br />
<br />
04/20/2010          7.5 weeks      14.0 lbs             <br />
05/07/2010          8.5 weeks      22 lbs             16.5 "<br />
06/03/2010         14.0 weeks     37.6 lbs           20.0"<br />
06/28/2010         17.0 weeks     51.2 lbs           22.0"<br />
07/13/2010         19.0 weeks     60.0 lbs           23.0"]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[Sebastian The Daniff]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=195</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 00:11:09 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>sweetaschocolate8</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=195</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Dog's Name: Sebastian<br />
Owner: Natasha<br />
Breed: Great Dane X English Mastiff<br />
Dad's (mastiff) Weight: 160lbs<br />
Mom's (dane) Weight: 100lbs<br />
Birthday: Dec 3 2009<br />
<br />
[attachment=303&#93;<br />
12 weeks - 35lbs<br />
<br />
[attachment=304&#93;<br />
16 weeks - 48.9<br />
<br />
April 29th- 69 lbs<br />
[attachment=312&#93;<br />
<br />
5 months 71lbs<br />
[attachment=313&#93;<br />
<br />
May 14th 23 weeks - 76.4lbs<br />
<br />
[attachment=390&#93;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dog's Name: Sebastian<br />
Owner: Natasha<br />
Breed: Great Dane X English Mastiff<br />
Dad's (mastiff) Weight: 160lbs<br />
Mom's (dane) Weight: 100lbs<br />
Birthday: Dec 3 2009<br />
<br />
[attachment=303]<br />
12 weeks - 35lbs<br />
<br />
[attachment=304]<br />
16 weeks - 48.9<br />
<br />
April 29th- 69 lbs<br />
[attachment=312]<br />
<br />
5 months 71lbs<br />
[attachment=313]<br />
<br />
May 14th 23 weeks - 76.4lbs<br />
<br />
[attachment=390]]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[how do you weigh your pups?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=191</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 17:10:16 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Marley and me</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=191</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Do you all have large digital scales similar to the ones at the vet??   I'd love to keep a progress report too but don't want to invest in an industrial scale !?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Do you all have large digital scales similar to the ones at the vet??   I'd love to keep a progress report too but don't want to invest in an industrial scale !?]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[Optimus my English Mastiff (Growth Chart)]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=187</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:13:13 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Optimus</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=187</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi! We are first time mastiff owners &amp; found this site interesting &amp; helpful to hopefully keep our "little" boy on track!! <br />
<br />
Name: Optimus<br />
Breed: English Mastiff<br />
DOB: Feb. 7/2010<br />
Food: Nutram Large Breed Puppy<br />
Sire: 161 lbs @ 12 months (not full grown he is only 18 months now)<br />
Damn: 145 lbs<br />
(Optimus' Grandpa...on the dads side is 265 lbs, so I'm assuming papa will be a big boy too!)<br />
<br />
3.5wks - 4 lbs<br />
5 wks - 10 lbs<br />
6 wks - 14.5 lbs<br />
9 wks - 22.4 lbs<br />
10.5 wks - 29.8 lbs<br />
11 wks - 32.8 lbs<hr />
Oh! I forgot to mention that any/all feedback would be greatly appreciated <img src="http://www.i-tails.com/community/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /> Thanks!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi! We are first time mastiff owners &amp; found this site interesting &amp; helpful to hopefully keep our "little" boy on track!! <br />
<br />
Name: Optimus<br />
Breed: English Mastiff<br />
DOB: Feb. 7/2010<br />
Food: Nutram Large Breed Puppy<br />
Sire: 161 lbs @ 12 months (not full grown he is only 18 months now)<br />
Damn: 145 lbs<br />
(Optimus' Grandpa...on the dads side is 265 lbs, so I'm assuming papa will be a big boy too!)<br />
<br />
3.5wks - 4 lbs<br />
5 wks - 10 lbs<br />
6 wks - 14.5 lbs<br />
9 wks - 22.4 lbs<br />
10.5 wks - 29.8 lbs<br />
11 wks - 32.8 lbs<hr />
Oh! I forgot to mention that any/all feedback would be greatly appreciated <img src="http://www.i-tails.com/community/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /> Thanks!]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[KONA (AKC English Mastiff) South Carolina]]></title>
			<link>http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=186</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:35:14 -0400</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>nicole.long84</dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=186</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[We are feeding Kona Natural Balance Adult LID Large Breed food at about 2 cups a day two times a day. <br />
<br />
8wks-23lbs<br />
11wks-32lbs]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[We are feeding Kona Natural Balance Adult LID Large Breed food at about 2 cups a day two times a day. <br />
<br />
8wks-23lbs<br />
11wks-32lbs]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>