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Puppy Milestones Month by Month
1 Month
Milk teeth are coming in
Weaning can begin
1 ½ Months
Nipping, play fighting, chewing
About 70% of adult brain mass is present
2 Months
Typical adoption time
Begin housebreaking and integration with household (including children and other pets)
Begin talking with your veterinarian about vaccinations and the benefits of spaying/neutering
Puppy classes can begin at 6-8 weeks after a first vaccine
3 Months
Chasing animals, thrown objects, own tail
Recognizes own name
About 90% of adult brain mass is present
4 Months
Responds to “come”
5 Months
Approaching adult height and weight for small breeds (up to 20 lbs.)
6 Months
Fetching; toys remain important through adulthood
Can respond to “heel,” “down,” “sit,” “fetch,” “stay”
Sexual maturity for some small breed dogs
7 Months
Milk teeth are lost; permanent teeth are in
8 Months
Puppy may be able to hold elimination for about 8 hours
9 Months
Puppy training classes complete
12 Months
Approaching adult height and weight for large breeds (more than 50 pounds.)
18 Months
Sexual maturity reached for some large breed dogs
Approaching social maturity, adult behavior (all dogs)
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