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By martin
Date 21.07.05 21:52 UTC
Can any Westie people out there advise as to what age a pup would be expected to be fully grown.
Thanks.
By Dill
Date 22.07.05 10:14 UTC
As a small terrier I would expect them to be more or less finished with growing at around 6 to 9 months, after that they will put on muscle but the bone growth is pretty much done. If its a bitch then they don't usually grow much after their first season (small terriers ;) ) but again they will slowly gain muscle and therefore weigh more. Of course there's always one or two that will not follow the normal pattern - just to be difficult :) and mentally they never seem to grow up fully :D :D :p
By Blue
Date 22.07.05 10:44 UTC

A westie should if from good examples of the breed should reach approx 11 inches fully grown. I have a few from slightly different lines and find it the age of maturity with regards size varies considerably. I guess like humans.
I have a 7 month old bitch who I am sure is her adult size now and has been for about 6 weeks but I have have another who didn't get to his adult size till around one. I would say They tend to reach their adult height 7-12 months and then slightly fill out a bit and still mature all over right up till sometimes 2 years of age.
By martin
Date 22.07.05 12:07 UTC
Thanks for the info everyone, our westie boy is 9 months and after your replies I have just checked his hieght and he is spot on 11 in.
I was just worrying a bit as my vet had said he was puting on weight a bit too fast (15.5 lbs) but whilst out for walks he seemed smaller than other westies we met, a few people had said "ooooh isnt he dinky" . its a bit like children i suppose you always think yours are perfect then when someone makes a comment it plays at the back of your mind. I had the same with our Lab (and still do ) admitedly he is very tall and weighs 38Kg but doesnt carry an ounce of excess fat, people often ask what he is crossed with or "is he a Rhodesian Ridgeback" I dont think I am a snob about this sort of thing its just that i think my dogs are perfect just the way they are.
Cheers.
By martin
Date 22.07.05 12:26 UTC
Sorry forgot to ask, What is the best way to stop the staining around the mouth, I have read somewhere that vitamin C helps also giving distilled water to drink.
Cheers.
By Blue
Date 22.07.05 17:33 UTC

there is loads and loads of diffrent ideas, from plastic bowls to water differences.
Some of mine seem to have it more than the others. I try to keep their chins dry.
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