Like large breeds, giant breeds need specially formulated diets to prevent excessive growth during puppyhood that can lead to health problems. Your giant breed puppy will finish growing between 10-and-16-months of age, although some breeds can take up to 18 months or longer. read more
Height vs. weight: a dog will stop growing in height before it stops growing in weight. Most dogs will be at 75% of their final height at around 6 months old, but they can keep putting on weight for another 6 months to another year, depending on the breed. read more
If that sweet big pup you brought home is a mastiff, you'll go on wondering if he's ever going to stop growing until he's 3 to 4 years old. Small-Breed Dogs While a large-breed puppy multiplies his birth weight 100 times in his first year of life, your cuddly small-breed pup will multiply his birth weight 20 times. read more