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How to tell the age of puppy?
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 6:34 am
by Sugars Mom
Hi, I was wondering what are things to look for to determine how old a puppy is?
I saw a listing of a pup available for adoption, rescued from a kill shelter in california and brought here for adoption, and thought it looked like a DS (or DS mix?). There is contradicting info on the site, one posting says 3-4 months, and other postings says 5 months. When I spoke to the foster mom, she said she thought he would be big, like 60 lbs full grown and is 5 months now and around 20 lbs. To me, 20 lbs sounds more like a 3 month old.
I was curious, as Sugar was about 20 lbs at 5 months, and is just over 30 lbs full grown. Am going to check him out on Monday...but do want to know how to determine age in a puppy. Teeth?
Re: How to tell the age of puppy?
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 7:00 am
by Sugars Mom
OH ya, and the foster mom told me he was a GSD mix... mixed with something brindle. I asked if he could possibly be a DS and she said no, he was brindle...lol...so she obviously does not know what a DS is, lol.
Re: How to tell the age of puppy?
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:34 am
by leih merigian
I'm no expert by a long shot, but I go by teeth first for sure. At least, if the pup has it's adult teeth, you can be fairly sure it's at least 6 months old.
Take pics! Watch your heart! (too funny about the DS mix part
)
Re: How to tell the age of puppy?
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:52 am
by Dutchringgirl
cut them in half and count the stripes.
Re: How to tell the age of puppy?
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 6:10 am
by Sugars Mom
Count the stripes,
I'll look at the teeth...and see what happens...
Hubby doesn't know I'm going to look at this guy.
Re: How to tell the age of puppy?
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:26 pm
by Dutchringgirl
uh oh, sneak attack! LOL. I agree teeth are probably the best way.
Re: How to tell the age of puppy?
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 5:15 am
by Sugars Mom
Re: How to tell the age of puppy?
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:30 pm
by Dutchringgirl
Oh Sue is is sooooooooo cute!!! how can you not adopt him!!! He does look about 5 months I guess. Are you ready for two DS?????
Re: How to tell the age of puppy?
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 4:41 pm
by Sugars Mom
Well, we'll see once we meet him.
Sugar would love a playmate...so I'm looking for love at first sight
Re: How to tell the age of puppy?
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 12:41 am
by leih merigian
What a doll! Sure hard to tell from those pics...but just a real cutie. Eager to check in tomorrow nite and hear about the meet!
No way I could have a second dog, but Geyser would love it. Mostly
. She gets jealous of the cats on my lap at times...but if she could play anytime she wanted, she'd love that part.
Good luck!!
Re: How to tell the age of puppy?
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:53 am
by Dutchringgirl
I have always had two dogs. I will try to always have two. Its so fun for them to play with each other. Thalie was sooooo depressed after her "brother" left. then when we started hanging out with my parents basset she would be so happy, then the next day, she would walk around my house letting out little whines. It broke my heart. I got Sadie for Thalie. They love each other and its so fun to watch them together.
Re: How to tell the age of puppy?
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:25 am
by Sugars Mom
Awww, how sweet!
Now I have to wait to meet Cedar (the pup) as the foster lady is in the hospital and her hubby who is looking after the pups is not available to meet me when we had arranged so I'm not sure when we'll meet up.
I'll keep you posted.
Re: How to tell the age of puppy?
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:30 pm
by Dutchringgirl
Re: How to tell the age of puppy?
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 2:32 am
by Sugars Mom
K, met Cedar...posting pics in photo section...looks around 5 months to me! Same size as Sugar but alot thinner. Sweetest thing!
