There are two different puppyhoods periods....one is the physical growth based on breed and size. The other puppyhood period is when other dogs say puppyhood is over and bratty, puppy behavior will no longer be tolerated. That period ends at about 16 weeks. That's called the puppy license and it expires very early.
Even within the same breed dogs can grow at different rates so the the 1-2 years is a general guideline. Your vet can guide you on that progress.
I forgot to mention that puppy classes are often restricted by age, usually 7-16 weeks of age.
Paps are really done growing at about 9-12 months- at least height wise. They do fill out more than that. Mine, however, really didn't 'mature' until he was just about four, lol! (Beau is a hooligan) I'd say about a year, two years before you can get all the health results done. After the first few months, though, it gets much easier.
Was reading something tonite which said that at 4 mths puppies are considered adolescents.
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