When Do Toy Poodles Stop Growing???

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Thanks! I can't find a definitive answer anywhere.... #1 · Dec 14, 2021 Thanks! I can't find a definitive answer anywhere.... Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions #2 · Dec 14, 2021 I would say they have their height around 6 months, and then they fill out until about 12-15 months. #3 · Dec 14, 2021 Is it safe to neuter them at 6 months without them growing taller then? #4 · Dec 14, 2021 You are unlikely to get a definitive answer on when it’s best to neuter, but there is lots of helpful info over here: When to neuter tpoo - 6 months or a year???? 0 Reply #5 · Dec 14, 2021 Growth can often depend on lines - while the main growth is usually complete around 6 months some lines have a late growth spurt around 10-12 months. Growth plates may not close until some time after near final height - 6-8 months is said to be typical for small dogs. #6 · Dec 14, 2021 Thanks so much, Peggy. I'm trying to solve the riddle as to when to neuter my little friend. #7 · Dec 15, 2021 (Edited) As mentioned in your other thread, the best time for him is when he's fully mature and his growth plates have closed. This is what open growth plates look like. Joint X-ray Arm Shoulder Leg

Developing Bodies Puppies grow a lot in a short amount of time. From an orthopedic standpoint, their bones are still spongy and their growth plates are increasing the length of the bone itself. Tendons and ligaments are soft tissues that attach muscle to bone and bone to bone respectively. The tension that tendons and ligaments apply to bone tell the bone where it needs to be stronger, aka grow thicker. At this stage, it is crucial to remember that the soft tissue is stronger than the bone. The picture on the left shows highlights just some of the growth plates in the forelimb.

In an adult dog, the growth plates have calcified over and they are considered “closed.” Growth plates closure occurs, on average, at 12-18 months old, with variations based upon breed. Adult dogs’ bones are fully developed and now stronger than the surrounding tendons and ligaments. A rotation or bend the wrong direction for an adult dog is more likely to result in a strain to the soft tissue. In puppies, the same extreme rotation or bend can result to damage to the bone itself. Injuries can result in fractures and/or damage to the growth plates. Injuries to the growth plate can cause permanent injuries that follow the dog for life. Bones may not grow to their full length or even grow unsymmetrically, resulting in the outer or inner edge of a long bone to grow faster than the other half. ----------- You also need to be sure not to over-exercise while Puppy is still maturing. Repetitive or too much activity can also cause damage and affect growth and later, arthritis and other conditions. The bones grow and close at different rates so the longer you wait, the more sure you can be that they've reached their full growth. The growth hormones come from the reproductive system which is why desexing too early is not helpful for your pup. Insert Quotes Post Reply

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