RE: when will I stop growing

[Rose Tierney]

Hi Patricia,
Nah, we're not disagreeing:-) Bones are finished and now like a good red
wine best left to mature a bit:-))

Rose

RE: when will I stop growing

[Patricia McIlveen]

I just hate to disagree with Rose about anything.

Nonetheless...  Our Gus came home when he had just turned three (August
2001) and had barely finished his Canadian championship. When I look at
photographs of him then, it is quite a different dog. I didn't really notice
him changing, but in the 2 years between his 3rd and 5th birthday, little by
little, his head continued to take on solidity and fullness.  His chest
continued to fill out until he turned 4. At 5 years old, he is just a
gorgeous boy, and he was neutered within days of joining our family.  He is
slim, but has all kinds of 'stuff'.  Beautiful!

Where I do completely agree with Rose is when she counsels patience. If a
dog is "incorrect," (I hate that, but you know what I mean) you'll know when
he is a puppy.  If he is within the standard, and depending on the lines he
is from, it may take him a while to reach his potential. That's fine.  Hold
back, love him, wait.

Patricia McIlveen (Augustus and Yeoman) (and Angel Reba)
Calgary, Alberta

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From: Rose Tierney
Their head will finish broadening by two years of age by which time the
chest will be developed. 
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" when will my berner stop growing" Physically that is. 12mos -18mos? 

RE: when will I stop growing

[Rose Tierney]

Hi Mandie,
Berners usually make their full height by 10 to 11 months and then start to
grow sideways:-) Their head will finish broadening by two years of age by
which time the chest will be developed. I have seen legbone build in width
as late as three years. Patience is a virtue:-))

Rose

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Subject: when will I stop growing


Silly question but i have heard/read so much conflicting info on " when
will
my berner stop growing" Physically that is. 12mos -18mos? thanks for your
help! Mandie and fast growing Liberty