When does a dog becomes an adult dog?
Becoming an adult occurs between 1 to 2 years for dogs. Smaller breeds stop growing earlier, while giant breeds can take up to 2 years to reach full size.
Small dogs live longer and age slower (4 years per human year), while giant breeds have the shortest life span and age quickly (7-13 years per human year).
- Small breeds < 10kg reach adulthood at around 9 to 12 months
- Medium breeds 10 to 15kg reach adulthood at around 12 months
- Large breeds 25 to 50kg reach adulthood at around 12 to 18 months
- Giant breeds 25 to 50kgs reach adulthood at around 18 to 24 months