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dog growth

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Question
QUESTION: Hi I have a 6 month bull terrier. I just wanted to know when do you think he will stop growing. Will he get bulkier then he is now. He is 30 lbs now!

ANSWER: Some English Bull terriers get as big as 70 pounds,but I don't think yours will get that big. My guess would be around 45 pounds,though it is hard to tell even in purebreds. It all depends on how big the parents are,and like people they grow at different rates,thought usually at 6 months they are about 60%-70% full grown

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QUESTION: what if he is a mix from a mini bull terrier and a full size? will he still be pretty bulky? would he look any different in the face if mixed?

Answer
It would really depend on what genes were stronger,like what dog was the mother,and what one was the father ect Even mini bull terriers are pretty bulky minis tend to have a bit leaner face. But if he was mixed with an unknown breed it would be hard to predict what he would look like until fully grown.