Age when they reach max height?
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NessaM
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They can keep growing until three or four. It depends on the bloodlines, really. Your breeder would be a good person to ask - he or she would know how long it took Bear's parents to develop.
Generally though they achieve *most* of their height in the first year, growing only another few inches after that. In the second and third year they fill out - their chest deepens and their ribs spring out and they go from looking coltish and narrow to the familiar Newfoundland bear-like shape.
Generally though they achieve *most* of their height in the first year, growing only another few inches after that. In the second and third year they fill out - their chest deepens and their ribs spring out and they go from looking coltish and narrow to the familiar Newfoundland bear-like shape.
Babymine
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Bear was adopted from a kill shelter so I don't know the breeder or any information about his parents. I never realized how small he was until we adopted Dewy (dane/mastiff).
Shel
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In fairness to Bear, you can't compare him to a Dane/Mastiff. Most breeds, with very few exceptions (possibly a Wolfhound), will appear small next to a Dane, Mastiff, or Dane/Mastiff.
Sound Bay Newfs
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He will continue to grow some more, but 2 cups of Orijen is not enough for a growing pup. Not knowing his background, he may be a Lab/Newf mix and just is not genetically predisposed to being much bigger.
Tinina67
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Smilla is on the small side, our breeder said that straight away, when I came down to pick a puppy. Her Dad is smaller but very beary, while her Mum is tall and slim. I don't mind, she is a cutie (with a fat bum at the moment - hope the rest of her body will fill out soon, she looks a bit like J'lo in the early years!):roflmao:
Jorge's mum
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Jorge gained his last inch at 2 yrs old, He was 31inches at a year old is now 33 inches 
Shel
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I'm hoping Jorge is an exception... Norm can't afford to grow any taller.Jorge gained his last inch at 2 yrs old, He was 31inches at a year old is now 33 inches
Babymine
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I'm sorry if it came out that way but I just thought it was funny to see them stand side by side and the difference. I think it's cute when the play Bear can run under him.
He was eating 6 cups and then when down to 2 ( his idea). He has been eating 3 cups the last couple of days. I provide more but I put it up if he hasn't eaten it within 15 minutes. Both dogs eat seperately so I can monitor their intake and adjust as needed. I also feed through out the day instead of 1 big meal. We work together with the feeding.