some people say when they reach a year, they are adults, others say 1 year and a half are still puppies. and other people think 2 years is an adult. when are puppies adults?
2007-04-27 23:58:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
most bigger breeds mature physically at about 9 to 12 months. they will mature mentally at around 1 1/2 year. for smaller breeds, they mature physically at about 1 to 1 1/2, mentally around 2 years. but some dogs stay puppy mentally forever. =)
however, this varies greatly among dogs, and should be a guideline.
2007-04-28 00:02:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
It depends on the breed. Some smaller breeds are considered adults at age 1 or even less. Larger breeds take longer to reach physical maturity. Many large breeds aren't considered to be adults until about 18 months. So, you have a little chihuahua or Westie, probably physcially an adult by 7 or 8 months. A big lab or great dane, 12-18 months.
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2007-04-28 00:08:01 · answer #2 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Usually when they're full grown which is around 10-12 months but it can take up to 2 years for larger breeds. Although a lot of breeders say wait until the dogs 2 so it varies.
2007-04-28 00:07:38 · answer #3 · answered by beau 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my dog is still 2, but in my eyes he still a baby, a puppy is an adult , i think, around age 3
2007-04-28 02:31:49 · answer #4 · answered by Tiffy[BeautifulDisaster♥] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically it's 12 months (same as baby) but many dogs remain "puppies" in fact for far longer. My older one still behaves like a puppy but she's 2 and a half!
2007-04-28 00:08:41 · answer #5 · answered by aussiepom 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
a puppy becomes an adult within 9 months thats what hapend with my puppy
2007-04-28 00:14:53 · answer #6 · answered by tayo a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your dog would be classed as an adult when it reaches 75% of its adult weight. this is what i was told when i did a nutrition course the bigger the dog the longer it will take
2007-04-28 00:21:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As other have said, it depends on the breed. Giant breeds, like Great Danes, are not completely mature until they are 3 years old. That's a long puppyhood!
2007-04-28 00:11:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have a dog (briard Cross lab) who is 4 and is still mentally a puppy so a suppose that it depends on the dog
2007-04-28 00:12:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
with most vets its 1 year, however with owners, their puppies will always be puppies - i have a 3 year old puppy
2007-04-28 00:06:42 · answer #10 · answered by worldstiti 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋