There is such a difference between 12 weeks and 8 months - I can't imagine not being able to better assess this little puppy's age. Teeth are certainly a good place to start, but even with teeth, there can be a differences as far as age goes.
Doesn't an 8-week-old puppy still look like a puppy, walk like a puppy, smell like a puppy, and play like a puppy????? It does to me. My 8-month old pup is totally different (not just in size) from what he was at 8 weeks of age. He just plain doesn't appear to be a puppy anymore. He's a "teenager" ....much more grown up - much more agile - has a much better understanding of what is going on around him and how to get what he wants, etc.
Ears - hair colors, hair growth, appearance --- all of these change quickly with our little guys.
I can see having some difficulty telling a 6 year old from a 10 year old..... but a puppy from a more-grown-up dog..... shouldn't be any problem here!!
I'll bet any breeder here could quickly give you a good estimate of your pup's age.
Carol Jean |