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18. When Puppies Mature and Settle Down.Puppiestypically develop the emotional maturity and temperament ofanadult dog between twelve and eighteen months of age, althoughtheymay continue to occasionally exhibit puppy behavior likechewingand nipping until they're about two yearsold.
In this way, how long is a dog considered a pup?
In general, puppies become adultdogsbetween one and two years of age. But it's not like theywake upthe morning of their first birthday and are suddenlygrown-updogs! In fact, puppy maturation is a process,and itvaries from dog to dog depending on size,breed,socialization, and more.
Subsequently, one may also ask, how do you tell if your dog is still a puppy?
How to Tell How Old Your Dog is
- Look at your dog's teeth The best way to guess your dog's ageisfrom the condition of its teeth.
- Examine the eyes Older dogs' eyes sometimes develop ahardeningof the lens protein and appear cloudy.
- Check the fur coloring Some dogs begin to gray whenthey'reabout 7 to 10 years old.
Your pup should begin to calm downevenmore once he or she is between the ages of 2 to 3 yearsold.However, dogs still need to be walked and worked out in asmanyways as possible each day to keep them healthyandhappy.