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    Jan 11, 2010, 02:40 AM
    How Long is a Puppy Considered to be a Puppy?
    Hi, All!

    I'd like to know for various reasons.

    What are your opinions about this?

    Is there some sort of standard?

    Does it vary according to the bread?

    Is it according to weight as well as breed?

    What about the mindset of certain dogs that forever seem to be always a puppy? I.e. wanting to go under things that are way too low for them. Never seeming to "get it" that they're full-grown. Wanting to sit in the lap of someone, even if the dog might weigh over 80 pounds.

    I'm sure that some of you really catch my "drift" here! ;)

    Thanks!
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    Jan 13, 2010, 07:22 AM

    I have always thought they were puppies until they were two.
    But I think they stay in that awkward teen ager stage until they are too old to act foolish :)
    But that's just my opinion.
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    Jan 13, 2010, 07:28 AM

    In my opinion it varies in different breeds.

    The smaller the dog the faster it matures.

    I don't think any dog under the age of one is considered an 'adult' though.

    For small breeds like the Chihuahua I would say 1 year is no longer a puppy as they are fully grown by that age.

    For larger breeds like a Great Dane I would say 2 years old as they are are their maximum height but they do not gain weight and body until around 2 years.

    This is based on physical appearance only, I have seen many dogs that still act like puppies well into their teenage years.
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    Jan 13, 2010, 05:40 PM

    Clough, they're all puppies. Just ask them.

    Just like us old folks still think of ourselves as 22.
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    Jan 14, 2010, 12:29 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Catsmine View Post
    Clough, they're all puppies. Just ask them.

    Just like us old folks still think of ourselves as 22.
    Probably so...

    Thanks!
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    Jan 14, 2010, 03:17 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Clough View Post
    Probably so...

    Thanks!
    Seriously, it is breed dependent. The longer lived breeds, usually the smaller dogs, seem to mature at about a year. Shorter lived, larger breeds seem to be physically mature at around 18 months. Kennel Clubs consider a dog to be adult at one year.
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    Jan 14, 2010, 03:40 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Catsmine View Post
    Seriously, it is breed dependant. The longer lived breeds, usually the smaller dogs, seem to mature at about a year. Shorter lived, larger breeds seem to be physically mature at around 18 months. Kennel Clubs consider a dog to be adult at one year.
    Thanks!
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    Jan 14, 2010, 03:56 AM

    I agree with the bigger breed maturing slower.
    I just wanted to share with you about the type of dog who never seems to know his own strength and his size and has a puppy attitude for life.

    My friend who is blind had a beautiful working dog (since passed) and he was an Golden Lab.

    When Callum had his lead on and was working he was serious,determined and never distracted.He was beautifully trained.

    When Callum had his lead off and he was just a dog,he was really an overgrown puppy and this while being in his late teens.

    We used to tell him he was 70 and he needed to act his age but he was just one of those happy to be alive dogs!

    His enthusiasm knew no bounds and he just loved everyone and loved life ,his wagging tail did more damage than a bull in a china shop.

    I think it has something to do with the breed to be forever a puppy at heart.

    Still dog sitting Clough ? Do you have an overgrown puppy on your hands? What fun :)
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    Jan 14, 2010, 04:05 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by artlady View Post
    I agree with the bigger breed maturing slower.
    I just wanted to share with you about the type of dog who never seems to know his own strength and his size and has a puppy attitude for life.

    My friend who is blind had a beautiful working dog (since passed) and he was an Golden Lab.

    When Callum had his lead on and was working he was serious,determined and never distracted.He was beautifully trained.

    When Callum had his lead off and he was just a dog,he was really an overgrown puppy and this while being in his late teens.

    We used to tell him he was 70 and he needed to act his age but he was just one of those happy to be alive dogs!

    His enthusiasm knew no bounds and he just loved everyone and loved life ,his wagging tail did more damage than a bull in a china shop.

    I think it has something to do with the breed to be forever a puppy at heart.

    Still dog sitting Clough? Do you have an overgrown puppy on your hands? What fun :)
    Yes, I have an overgrown puppy under my care, on a frequent occasion!

    Thank you for sharing! :)
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    Jan 14, 2010, 12:15 PM
    My 17 year old puppy used to jump on the bed, get under the covers and sleep with his head on the pillow. I would come home from work and find him like that.
    They are all puppies to me:D
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    Jan 15, 2010, 11:56 AM
    Origially posted by artlady
    Think of it this way, they keep you young and you have to laugh at some of their antics, at least, I hope that is what your feeling. :)
    Yes, that's what I'm feeling!
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    Jan 15, 2010, 09:02 PM
    I have a 2 year old puppy that is (I believe) CRAZY:rolleyes:
    Daddy went out of town and all hell has broke loose. 3 times yesterday... everytime she shakes her body, POOP is flying:eek: I am sick of cleaning up flying poop!
    Shaved her butt this morning and feeding her rice and chicken,. (yes Bingo) Coogle gets the food and loves it :D
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    Jan 15, 2010, 09:25 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Just Dahlia View Post
    I have a 2 year old puppy that is (I believe) CRAZY:rolleyes:
    Daddy went out of town and all hell has broke loose. 3 times yesterday...everytime she shakes her body, POOP is flying:eek: I am sick of cleaning up flying poop!
    Shaved her butt this morning and feeding her rice and chicken,...(yes Bingo) Coogle gets the food and loves it :D
    What breed of dog is she, please?
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    Jan 15, 2010, 09:47 PM
    Poodle, they are both Poodles.
    There are pictures in the pictures of our pets thread.
    Name: DSCN0483[1].JPG Views: 143 Size: 140.1 KB
    She is not cut like a poodle here, but I can still smell the poodle poo:rolleyes:
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    Jan 15, 2010, 10:14 PM
    Hey, nice looking poodle there, Just Dahlia!

    She looks so innocent...

    I think that I've posted on the Pictures of Our Pets thread. But, I don't remember... We've had two or three threads like that started since I joined.
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    Jan 16, 2010, 01:13 AM
    Originally posted by Just Dahlia
    You have a pet?
    I've had pets all of my life. Currently, I just have a cat. But, when I house and dog-sit, I take care of three dogs.

    Thanks!
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    Jan 16, 2010, 06:36 AM
    Originally posted by amicon
    Cats are great-my two say hi to yours!
    Mine say MEOW to yours! :D
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    Jan 16, 2010, 07:51 PM
    Picture Please!:D
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    Jan 16, 2010, 08:32 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Just Dahlia View Post
    Poodle, they are both Poodles.
    There are pictures in the pictures of our pets thread.
    Name: DSCN0483[1].JPG Views: 143 Size: 140.1 KB
    She is not cut like a poodle here, but I can still smell the poodle poo:rolleyes:
    Did you just tell her there is no Santa ? :eek:
    The look on her face is so human its not funny.I love this picture,she is so expressive.
    There are so many captions that could work here :)
    I'm laughing,she is just so cute :D
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    Jan 16, 2010, 09:35 PM
    When we take a picture, she always looks like we are about to hurt her in some way. She might be scared of the camera, usually she jumps down to lick it, she's a big licker:eek:
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