Free Puppy Growth Chart Templates

Puppy Growth Chart: What Is It?

A Puppy Growth Chart refers to a visual tool prepared to keep track of a puppy's physical development and estimate its future growth over the first weeks and months of life.

Alternate Name:

• Dog Growth Chart.

Observe how your pet behaves and whether it reaches important milestones at the same time other puppies do. Some breeds are so unique, it is difficult to say if the puppy has managed to grow enough by a certain age. For instance, owners of small dogs like chihuahuas or dachshunds often wonder whether the weight of their small puppy is healthy enough - a Small Dog Growth Chart will show you the weight range so that you do not worry about your pet being underfed or overfed since it may be hard to predict how big the puppy can be.

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When Do Dogs Stop Growing?

While there is no one-size-fits-all age for a dog to stop growing and a puppy is generally considered a dog once it is twelve months old, smaller dogs reach their final size around six-eight months, medium breeds stop growing when they are one year old, and larger dogs like Labradors and German shepherds often hit their limit when they are between twelve and eighteen months. The exact age is impacted by the genes of the pet and the food you are providing.

A puppy on its way to becoming an adult dog must be properly taken care of in terms of nutrition and exercise - from long-term consequences affecting puppies' teeth and bones to more immediate consequences such as inability to take part in daily activities, there are numerous negative issues stemming from lack of movement and wrong food. Here are some tips you should follow to improve the health of your puppy:

1. Pay close attention to the proper nutrition of your dog. Even though you may think it is a positive thing a puppy eats twice as much as it needs, you may risk overfeeding your pet whose bones are still growing and require agility. Transition the puppy to adult dog food safely to ensure it gets age-appropriate nutrition and schedule the right number of meals per day - a Medium Dog Growth Chart, for instance, will tell you if the puppy is supposed to weigh more or less.
2. Choose the right dog food. The box may say "dog" instead of "puppy" yet it does not mean you have selected the best diet for your pet. For example, larger breeds require more protein for their tendons and muscles - use a Large Dog Growth Chart to be sure your animal belongs to that category and adjust its diet or switch dog food brands if needed.
3. Devote time to safe exercising and training - whether your puppy enjoys short walks, jumping, or play dates with other dogs, there should be a healthy amount of movement in the animal's life. Besides, an active puppy will have stronger muscles, and stimulation and socialization will reduce potential behavioral issues.

Haven't found the template you're looking for? Take a look at the related templated below:

• Kitten Growth Chart Templates;
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• Cat Weight Chart Templates.