Not sure what is normal for my first puppy!

Thank you for your kind words about my little miniature schnauzer. He was at the vets only last week for flea/worm tablets and his weight had gone up slightly since his last visit a month ago so nobody was bothered.
The website rawmadesimple.co.uk explains about raw feeding better than I can!

PS, I’m sure you arent giving him raw meat, not sure what raw food is though.

He looks so cute, I would take him to the Vet, standing on the scales isn't accurate enough, they will like to keep a record of his weight as well, it’s also good for him to get used to going to the Vets. Maybe you are overdoing his walks, he’s still very young.

He looks a lovely little chap. I think as rough guide pups should have roughly 70 % rest and 30% activity in a 24 hour period. Although of course just like us they are individuals.
As another poster said try not to be too anxious about food as he might use this to his advantage. The main thing is enjoy every moment, I’m delighted for you.

Lovely puppy Gelisajams other posters are right, puppies like babies need a lot of sleep in their early months. If he is exercising a lot he may lose some weight, don't overdo the walking whilst he is still young. Generally puppies will eat anything so keep an eye on this. I'm not a fan of raw food for puppies but this is merely a personal preference. Your puppy will pick up on your tension around food so be careful you don't stress about this too much. Check with your vet to set your mind at rest. Above all enjoy your puppy and the fun and love he will give you.

He is adorable, I hope he gives you lots of pleasure.
Just keep an eye on him but if at all worried see the vet, better safe than sorry.

It's normal for pups of that age to sleep quite a bit, considering the growing they are doing. If you are at all concerned about his weight, please do pop in to see your vet - they will be able to reassure you that all is well, or give you expert advice if they think there is any cause for concern.

This is the little pooch we are talking about.

I weigh him weekly whilst holding him. I stand on my scales then go on them again with him and work out the difference.
I started this as he was growing before my eyes and at 4 months was bigger than my sons MS. Since then his weight gain has slowed right down and last week he actually lost .2 kg.

Iam is very knowledgeable about dogs and I wouldn’t hesitate to take her advice. I’ve never had a puppy but I do know that, like human babies, they need their sleep. My adult GSD loves her sleep too - she has her set times when she likes to settle down and have a snooze. Routine is everything.

I would certainly pop along to the vet for weighing and a general checkup - I have the same system as Iam, covers the essentials and spreads the cost.

He sounds to be having a lovely life. Firstly puppies need a lot of sleep. My lab is 2 and spaniel 5. After their morning walk and breakfast, they sleep. They sleep happily lots of the time. Dogs need to settle. I worry about Facebook groups obsessed with ‘enrichment’, rather than good routines, and balance between exercise appropriate to their age and breed needs.

Have you had him weighed at your vet or are you noticing him looking thinner? Our vet is happy for us to pop in any time to weigh our dogs. They update the records every time I call with one of mine. My spaniel gained weight and became lethargic, sleeping too much. It was thyroid problems so soon sorted with meds.

I know vets are expensive but if you’re worried a health check and suggestions about feeding may help. I pay monthly it covers two six monthly health checks as well as immunisations, flea/worm etc.

Schnauzers are very cute x