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Growth height chart? I know there is a weight growth chart, but is there a height or length chart? I measured the length of Rily's back and height to shoulders a month ago and again today. He is still about the same. Just wondering if there are charts comparing weight/height. :) |
I have never seen one... not to say that there is not. But because structure can vary so much between two dogs I think that it would be really hard to guestimate height or length. I held another 2.5lb yorkie the other day, he was even the same age as Maddie they were equal in weight but he was a whole head taller than her and even a bit longer, she is sturdy and compact, very solid little dog and he was finer boned and felt more fragile even though he was larger. If there is a chart though I would love to have a link:) it is always fun to compare and guess:) |
I found this I think it kind of explains it. I am no expert but it also really depends on the dam and sire of each puppy. Height increase versus weight gain: There comes a point of a pup's life at which growth plates of the long bones becomes fused and length no longer increases. In humans, growth plate closure of long bones occurs between 17-21 years of age though muscle continues to increase until full physical maturity at around 25 years of age. An equivalent thing happens in dogs. Though growth plates close between 8 - 11 months of age, body weight continues to increase until full adult maturity is reached maybe months later in larger breeds. A simple estimation for predicting adult height is that a pup will be 75% of its adult height at around 6 months of age. |
Thanks, that is very interesting. Did you find that info on YT? :) |
That's interesting. Thanks for sharing |
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