Chance is gonna be a Big Boy

by Holly Kuusinen
(Elm Grove, WI)

I rescued Chance when he was 12 weeks old and weighed 20 pounds. He had dental issues and today at 6 months is having surgery for elbow dysplasia. He's 6 months old and weighs 81 pounds. The typical growth calculations tell me he'll be 162 lbs. when he's full grown. I can't believe this! I don't want to believe this. He's a plush coat shepherd and so beautiful that most people are totally in love with him at first site. I want to get control over his growth so he'll have a long healthy life. 162 lbs?