I always wait until they are almost a year old before transitioning, because the growth plates are not matured until the pup is around 8-12 months old. My dog food recommends leaving them on puppy food to provide adequate nutritional intake for those bones and organs, until I think it says 8 months on the bag, but I have always left mine and recommended new owners, until they are a year old...easier to remember, and it certainly wont hurt them! |