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01-05-2007, 01:24 PM | #1 |
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| Yorkie Growth and Development Does anyone have a good chart of what puppies will go through at what stages (i.e. teething from weeks 9-12... etc). Also, when do most Yorkies reach their full size?
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01-05-2007, 02:22 PM | #2 |
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01-05-2007, 03:52 PM | #3 |
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| This is what I found on the web a little while ago when I first got my baby gril~ Hopefully it helps somehow~ Puppy Behavior, Growth & Development Puppy Growth, Behavior and Development This section details information regarding Puppy rates of growth and development according to the age of the puppy. Each stage of puppy growth charts invaluable info about a puppy, what to expect and how a puppy should be treated. By the time it reaches its first birthday a puppy is considered a mature, adult dog. Puppy Growth rate is fast compared to humans, just compare a puppy of 8 weeks to a baby of the same age. Each stage of Puppy Growth and development is fascinating and it helps to understand each stage a pup will through to reach adulthood. Growth Rate - Adult size of a puppy One of the most common questions asked about a puppys growth and development rate refers to the eventual size of the puppy. How big will the puppy grow? How can you determine the adult size of a puppy? It is easy to get completely carried away when choosing a puppy. A young puppy is tiny and cute - everyone loves puppies! But will the puppy be suited to your environment? How much exercise will be required for a full grown dog? Will the puppy be a suitable pet for children? The breed of the puppy will determine the answers to these questions. A general response to the size and growth rate of a puppy and the adult size of a puppy is therefore not possible - it needs to be specific to the puppys breed. This important information has been addressed via the breed section of each puppy. A size comparison picture has been provided for each different type of dog. The picture shows an adult dog next to a man and a woman - thus establishing the eventual adult size of a puppy. This is the only site on the internet that provides this critical information by a visual representation! Please click the following link to check out the growth rate in terms of size for you individual puppy breed! Stages of Puppy Growth and Development The following sections detail the various Growth and Development stages up to 1 year old with puppy behavior details: Newborn Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior up to 3 weeks A puppy is born blind, deaf and toothless During its first week 90% of a puppys time is spent sleeping and 10% eating. They are only able to crawl The puppy's eyes, which are closed at birth, open when it is between one and two weeks old. It then begins to see The pups ears should open when it is two to three weeks old Puppies whimper when they are cold, hungry or uncomfortable Puppys grow while they sleep A puppy is reliant on its mother for the first few weeks for food, comfort and to learn basic dog requirements Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior between 3 to 7 weeks old A puppy will be weaned between the ages of 3 and 7 weeks During the ages of 3 to 7 weeks its first teeth, or milk teeth will appear A puppy is taught basic behaviour disciplines from its mother A puppy will continue to develop by socializing with other dogs and animals and people Puppies will stand up and start walking At the age of 3 weeks a puppy will develop its sense of smell At 3 weeks the puppy will begin to bark and show social development such as wagging its tail, growling and baring its teeth Up to the age of 4 weeks the mother will be with the puppy almost constantly The puppy has good use of its legs and is able to chase Between 4 and 5 weeks the mother will gradually spend time away from her puppies Rapid growth and development rate at this stage Interaction with litter mates leading to Order of Dominance After weaning puppies need to receive a series of vaccines in order to develop immunity on their own. Vaccinations for puppies generally include distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, parvovirus, rabies, and sometimes bordetella Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior between 7 and 12 weeks Puppies are usually found new homes at this age it starts focusing attention on its owner rather than other puppies The first fear period of the puppy begins A puppy starts to learn it name but still has a short attention span The puppy will start house training At first, the puppy should be fed four times a day. (Feedings should be reduced to twice a day by the time a puppy is mature or even once a day in the case of a dog that gets little exercise) The puppies motor skills improve The puppy will use its basic instincts to naturally explore its new environment and the different things within it Puppies will still sleep a lot and grow as they are sleeping. During times of stress, a dog raises its hackles - the hair along the neck and spine Puppy training must begin and pups need to be made aware of your rules Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior between 12 and 16 weeks The first of the permanent teeth will work through Ensure the puppy has plenty of attention and toys to play with At this age a puppy might demonstrate Pack Leader Behavior and test who is the Boss. A puppy will challenge your authority Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior between 4 and 8 months The adult teeth continue to come through and during this time puppies need to chew! The incisors and the canines are very important because the dog bites and tears at its food with these teeth Provide them with items to chew The confidence of the puppy will now have grown as would its physical size The puppy will be showing interest in chasing other Puppies at this age and starts to become independent Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior between 8 months to 1 year Feeding frequency should be considered - reduce to 2 or 3 meals per day Some dogs reach sexual maturity at the age of eight months The puppy is old enough to start Obedience Classes or a professional training program The puppy would have grown to approximately half to three quarters the size of and adult Female dogs would have probably reached their eventually height but will to continue to 'fill out' Growth and Development & Behavior - 12 months old Puppies are now considered to have finished their development and growth rate and are viewed as adult dogs. Although sexually mature beforehand, a dog usually does not attain full growth until at least its first birthday. Puppy Growth - Large Breeds The information provided on this page relates specifically to the various stages of Growth and Development & Behavior you can expect to see in your puppys first year. In respect of the larger dogs, such as the Mastiff, caution must be taken during growth periods in the first 18 months of the puppy's life. Excessive exercise such as jumping obstacles or over long walks can cause joint damage. Puppies - Individual Breeds We have provided oodles of information relation to dogs and puppies of individual breeds. The size comparison pictures between an adult and a full size dog are invaluable when considering which puppy to buy! Please click the following link for access and information for all dog breeds, dog care, dog training and dog names
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