Dogs grow differently from humans. Their lifespan is only more than ten years, which is only one-seventh of humans. Therefore, dogs mature sexually very quickly, and for pet dogs, once they reach sexual maturity, they will face the road of neutering. Let’s take a look at the specific time for dogs to reach sexual maturity~
The age of sexual maturity of dogs will vary depending on the breed and body size. Small dogs mature earlier than large dog breeds. The average sexual maturity period for dogs is 11 months, purebred dogs are 7-16 months, with an average of 11 months, and mutts are 6-17 months, with an average of 9.5 months.
However, the sexual maturity and physical maturity of dogs are not synchronized. Breeding cannot be carried out until the growth and development of dogs are basically completed. It generally takes about 20 months for dogs to reach maturity, 12-18 months for female dogs and 18-20 months for male dogs. In addition to the breed and age of the dog, the physical condition and health of the dog also affect the breeding of the dog. During the breeding period of the dog, more care should be taken to avoid unnecessary troubles.