At THIS age the dog can already be considered an adult

The development and aging of dogs occurs in a generally predictable manner, although there are individual variations between breeds and individuals.

In that sense, it might even be surprising to some people, but it's a fact that an 8-month-old dog is still a puppy. The question that remains is: when will the dog become an adult then?

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At 8 months old, a dog is still a puppy

A dog that is 8 months old is still considered a puppy. However, he may be on the verge of becoming a young adult.

Puppies are generally considered puppies from birth to about 1 year (or up to 2 in some cases), depending on the breed. During this time, puppies go through a stage of growth and development, both physical and behavioral.

At 8 months, a puppy is still growing and may not have fully reached its adult size. It is important to continue with proper puppy care at this stage, such as proper feeding, training, and ongoing socialization.

Understand the stages of development of dogs

Here is an overview of dog development and aging based on age:

Puppy (0 to 12 months):

• Newborn: puppies are blind and deaf, depending completely on the mother;
• 2 to 4 weeks: eyes and ears open, begin to explore the environment and walk;
• 6 to 12 weeks: learn skills social with mother and siblings, begin weaning and eating solid foods;
• 3 to 6 months: appearance of permanent teeth, accelerated learning period;
• 6 to 12 months: reach sexual maturity, complete major skeletal growth.

Young (1 to 2 years old):

• Continued physical growth, albeit at a slower rate;
• Muscle development and bone strengthening;
• Continued learning behaviors and socialization.

Adult (2 to 7 years):

• Reaching physical and sexual maturity;
• Weight maintenance and physical conditioning;
• Emotional stability and continuous learning.

Middle age (7 to 10 years old):

• Beginning of aging, although it varies according to individual size and health;
• Possible changes in physical activity and metabolism;
• Need for more frequent health checkups and attention to dental health.

Elderly (10 years and older):

• Reduced physical activity, lower stamina and energy;
• Increased risk of age-related diseases such as arthritis and heart problems
• It requires special care such as proper diet, gentle exercise and regular veterinary visits.

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It is important to remember that these are general guidelines only and that the development and aging of dogs can vary widely.

Also, different sized breeds have different life expectancies, with larger sized dogs tending to age more quickly than smaller sized ones.