Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 10 days old | 33 lbs
Hello I have gsd bitch name sandie she is 8 months old but she has not much height as the other had dogs/Bitches have? Can anyone reasons about height and growth?
1 Answer
Published on September 12th, 2017
Hi and thank you for your question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It could be her genetics if her mother or father were not as tall or the height issue could be related to a dysfunction of the pituitary gland which controls growth. A blood test at your veterinarian's office can determine if the reason behind the short stature is pituitary related. I hope this helps!
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