Large Breed Growing Too Quickly?

[boxerbob]

I am feeding my pup good quality foods (dry in the morning, bone during the day and 1/2 kg of raw at night) and she is eating all of it in a matter of minutes. She is a 17 week old boxer and has gone from 7kgs at 12 weeks old to 13kgs at 16weeks which I thought was a good thing and our vet has given her 2 big thumbs up on her condition. She gets plenty of exercise and her ribs are evident without being too visible.

I read in another thread here about feeding a large breed puppy. Many have said to feed them to grow slow and strong. Can someone explain why and how? Is my pup growing too quickly is will this be harmful to her?

[Alison]

Puppies do grow quickly, you just don't want them to grow too quickly. If she isn't overweight and your vet is very happy with her, than don't stress. Have you spoken to your breeder to see if she is growing at the same rate as her litter mates? Your breeder should be able to take a look and tell you if she is growing too quick. Otherwise if you are local, take her to a dog show, someone would be happy to take a look at her and give you some idea. Generally speaking though, your vet should know.