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My puppy acts like an adult. How can I determine his true age?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered | 20 lbs

I got new pet Prince Siberian husky. Breeder said he is 5 months . But he looks full grown up by his height n he pees like adult dogs putting one leg up as well as he tried to met our other dog crooker spanial female of 3 year who is on her menstrual cycle. How to know his correct age.

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Answered By Priyanka Thakkar, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 9th, 2017

They best way to age a young dog is by looking at their teeth. There are many charts online that help appropriately age a young dog. By 4-5 months of age the incisors are coming in and some growth of the premolars and molars is present. By 7 months all the adult teeth are in and look very white. Do not let the two dogs mate and consider getting them both fixed to prevent future problems.

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