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lanakack
2nd August 2006, 12:39 PM
I realize that each puppy's growth progress is different. But generally speaking; at what age has a frenchie pup finished the majority of his height growth?
I asked because JJ was 16 weeks at the time of his surgery. He had an open reduction and stailization of a right tibial fracture. The surgeon told me that the surgery would stop growth of those bones in that leg. And depending on how much more height he gains would determine if a surgery to extend those bones would be needed. Of course I have to just wait and see as to the ultimate outcome; but thinking about it, how many months old are they when they've typically reached their height?
Lana and JJ

franp
2nd August 2006, 03:13 PM
There are allot of variables to growth.. The first is the line that your dog comes from... Are the sire/dam slow/fast to mature? When do you plan on neutering?

Neutering a dog early ,from my understanding ,will produce a taller dog.. I can not remeber the exact reason, but something to do with the growth plates remaining open because of the lack of hormones...

Some dogs are fully developed at 7-9 months ; some finish growing at 12-15..You really need to talk to JJ's breeder to get an idea.