How long is a dog considered a puppy?

Typically, a puppy paws tend to be proportional to his overall size, though it might not seem so at first. Some newborn puppies have especially large-or small-looking feet until they reach 14 to 16 weeks. At this point, the general proportions of the dog are largely set, including the paws. read more

If Max is going to weigh in over 80 pounds, he'll take up to 2 years for him to be considered an adult. If Max is a mixed breed, speak with vet to figure out how long it will take for him to reach his adult size. read more

Smaller dogs are done growing and maturing near the end of the first year, while larger dogs may still have another year to go. Giant breeds can take much longer to reach adulthood -- something to consider when selecting a new puppy. read more