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01-11-2012, 06:38 AM   1 links from elsewhere to this Post. Click to view. #1 (permalink)
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our berner is 10 months old and has not grown for a while and wondering if her grow has peaked or she is continuing to grow and if so until what age?
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01-15-2012, 11:46 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by carmie40 View Post
our berner is 10 months old and has not grown for a while and wondering if her grow has peaked or she is continuing to grow and if so until what age?

Berners typically reach their maximum height at about 1 year of age (12-14 months) - this means their legs are done growing although it can continue longer (which is why the OFA does not do full ortho certifications until 2 years of age).

Full growth however includes the chest widening, and dropping and the head continuing to change and this happens through years 3-4.

For this reason, this and other large breeds are not considered mature until 2 years of age....and actually it is 3-4 when you see their look and coat fully mature.

All of this of course presumes a proper diet that is neither depleting critical nutrients or growing the dog too fast through too many calories and fat.
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