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10 Breeds That Stay Puppies The Longest

| Published on January 5, 2018

Puppies are adorable, playful balls of energy, and it can be a little sad when your puppy grows up. All dogs grow up eventually, but some breeds stay in a “puppy phase” longer than others. Based on playfulness, difficulty with training, and time to become fully grown, here’s a list of the 10 breeds that stay puppies the longest.

1. Boxer

These high-energy dogs are considered the clowns of the dog world. They have the desire and stamina to play all day long.

2. Dalmatian

Equal parts playful and stubborn, their fun-loving personality can be difficult to rein in without proper energy outlets and extensive training.

3. Bullmastiff

This breed can take over two years to reach their adult weight of more than 100 pounds. Imagine a clumsy teenager barrelling around your house!

4. Beagle 

Beagles tend to follow their nose more than their owner’s instructions, which can make them difficult to train, but they love to play.

5. English Bulldog

The ultimate roly-poly puppy dog, Bulldogs can be a lot of fun, though they are prone to a lot of health issues. If you get one through a breeder, do plenty of research to avoid spending excessive time and money at the vet when they grow up.

6. Golden Retriever

The Golden wants nothing more than to be your best friend, and they will happily play all day if it means being by your side.

7. Yorkie

These toy dogs have a large personality in a tiny package. If you want a dog that will look and act like a puppy for most of its life, the Yorkie is the breed you’re looking for.

8. Labrador Retriever

Most Labs would happily play fetch all day, giving them a puppy personality for much of their lives.

9. Saint Bernard

These giants can take two to three years to grow into their adult size, leaving them puppies in a physical sense longer than most other breeds.

10. Papillon

These small dogs love to play and will find potentially destructive ways to keep themselves entertained if you don’t give them enough attention.

Keep in mind that puppies are a lot of work. If you don’t have the time for intensive training or the energy to give your dog lots of exercise, your best bet might be adopting an adult dog from your local animal shelter.

Thanks to the following websites for their information: Dog Blog World, Puppy Lover News, The Top Tens, Vet Street3 Million Dogs, Dog Time and She Knows.

 

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