Puppy Development Stages Flashcards
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Small-breed dogs generally reach full physical maturity at about what age?
Answer: 9 to 12 months
Small breeds typically finish growing around 9 to 12 months, earlier than large breeds.
Large and giant breeds may not reach full skeletal maturity until what age?
Answer: 18 to 24 months
Large and giant breeds can take 18 to 24 months or longer to fully mature physically.
Why is overly intense exercise discouraged for young large-breed puppies?
Answer: It can stress developing growth plates and joints
High-impact exercise on open growth plates can harm developing joints in large-breed puppies.
Which feeding approach best supports healthy puppy development?
Answer: A complete-and-balanced puppy (growth) formula appropriate to size
A complete-and-balanced growth formula matched to the puppy's expected size supports proper development.
Bladder and bowel control in puppies develops gradually, which means what for house-training?
Answer: Very young puppies cannot 'hold it' for long
Young puppies have limited physical control, so frequent potty breaks and patience are essential.
A common rule of thumb for how long a puppy can hold its bladder is roughly:
Answer: One hour per month of age
A widely used guideline is about one hour per month of age, up to a reasonable maximum.
Mental development means short training sessions work best for puppies because they:
Answer: Have short attention spans and tire quickly
Puppies have short attention spans, so brief, frequent, positive sessions are most effective.