how long is a dog a puppy
The cute, cuddly puppy stage does not last long. Their size, temperament, activity level and coat all change. Puppies grow up very quickly into adult dogs. In between the puppy and adult stages is a rebellious adolescent phase where puppies require almost constant supervision. Depending on the breed, by the time puppies are one year old, they are considered adult dogs. Some breeds of dogs take longer to mature out of their adolescent phase than others. Less than one year will be spent in cute, cuddly puppy stage, while the next ten to 15 years you will be living with the adult dog.