Dogs reach adolescence between six and 18 months. During adolescence, your dog will go through rapid growth spurts, which may cause some mild pain. When permanent teeth come in, your dog will need chew toys to relieve the pressure on the jaw.
How do you know if your dog is going through a growth spurt?
Another way to tell if your puppy is going through a growth spurt is if they're losing their hair. Puppies have to shed their puppy coat in order to grow their adult coat. Finally, if your puppy may be going through a growth spurt if you notice that they're growing larger rapidly.
What month do puppies grow the most?
Puppies Grow Quickly from Three to Five Months All puppies grow quickly between the ages of three and five months. Small breeds grow the most during this time. By the time they reach six to eight months of age, they've either finished growing or their growth has started to slow down.
What weeks do puppies grow the most?
Puppies grow the most in their first week of life, where they double in size from their birth weight. They will continue to rapidly grow until 6-8 weeks of age. After that point, puppies will grow for at least several more months (sometimes even a year or two) although the growth rate will be slower.
Do puppies go through growth spurts where they sleep more?
There are expected periods during a puppy's life in which he logs extra sleep. One example is a growth spurt, which can come on literally overnight. The extra sleep during growth spurts allows your puppy the opportunity to rest from taxing developmental leaps he is experiencing.
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