How to tell how big a dog will get?

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You can get a pretty good idea of how big a purebred puppy will get by looking at the puppy’s parent. You can also look up the breed standards in the American Kennel Club’s Complete Dog Book. You look at breed standards to tell you a typical weight range for each breed, shoulder height, muzzle length and any other information you want to know about the dog breed. read more

Since every puppy is different, the average growth curve may not match exactly. Some puppies gain weight faster and some a little slower, so don't get worried if the result looks different from what you expected. About the weight gain of puppies. Generally, larger dogs take longer to reach their adult weight. read more