Unlocking Puppy Growth Secrets: When Does Your Furry Friend Really Stop Growing?
How Long Is a Dog a Puppy?
Puppies become adult dogs when they’ve stopped growing, which is generally around 1 to 2 years of age. Small and some medium dog breeds reach their mature size slightly earlier at 8–10 months whereas other medium breeds take 9–12 months to reach their adult size. Larger breeds take 11–15 months to reach mature size, and some giant breeds can take 18–24 months to reach their massive size.
When Do Puppies Start Walking?
For the first two weeks of a puppy’s life they are completely reliant on their mom. They can’t walk, their eyes are closed and their ears haven’t fully developed yet. They rely on their sense of smell to find their mom and their next meal. Around two to three weeks is when puppies will start learning to walk and begin to open their eyes. Their ear canals open around three weeks of age.
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