Determining a puppy’s age is crucial for providing appropriate care, training, and socialization. Several methods can help estimate a puppy’s age, considering physical characteristics and behavior.
Observing a puppy’s teeth is a reliable indicator. Deciduous teeth, also known as baby teeth, start erupting around 2-3 weeks of age. By 6-8 weeks, all 28 baby teeth should be present. Permanent teeth begin replacing deciduous teeth around 3-4 months of age, with the process usually completed by 6-7 months.
