Why is my 6-month-old puppy still so tiny? Is her size normal?

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Why is she still so tiny?? She’s almost 6 months old and is still smaller than my chihuahua her mother is a teacup shitzu and isn’t much bigger than my chihuahua but her father is a jack Russell who is bigger than the shitzu and my chihuahua my freind owns the parents and gave coco to me as a birthday present I’m worried why she’s still so tiny also her head looks too small for her body. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 24 days old

Maria DVM · Accepted Answer

I am wondering if she could be a different breed then you were told if you feel she is so small. As long as she isn't sick then it is just her and she may not get so big. If you are concerned I would discuss this with your veterinarian and they can evaluate her to see if she is a healthy pup. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my 6-month-old puppy still so tiny? Is her size normal?

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