Generally, smaller breeds can grow a lot
sooner than larger breeds.
Smaller breeds tend mature
sooner than larger breeds, meaning a 12 - month - old Yorkie can be considered an adult, while a golden retriever might not be referred to as an adult until he is 18 months old.
They also tend to hit their over-heating point
sooner than larger breeds.
Perhaps because of their vulnerability, small breed puppies also mature emotionally and sexually
sooner than the larger breeds.
«Small dogs reach skeletal and reproductive maturity
sooner than larger breeds.
Not exact matches
(ISNS)-- Most
large dog owners know they are setting themselves up for heartache because their beloved pets will die much
sooner than smaller
breeds.
The smaller
breeds usually mature earlier
than larger ones and they are
sooner capable of raising their offspring.
Because small -
breed puppies reach their adult size
sooner than large -
breed puppies, they may need to switch to an adult formula before they hit twelve months of age.