how long before fully grown?

[Dennis Doyle]

How long is it usually before an Irish Setter bitch is fully grown physically?

[Teresa]

From my own personal experience I'd say 2 years, even though Pitanga is 3 and she only got the right body condition now. But she stopped at about 2 years. Romã is 1,5 years now, no heat so far and I still notice some tiny tiny growing every now and then.

[silvia]

interesting!! and a boy?

[Ro Cox]

HI

So much depends on the bitch - I'd say around 18 months height wise but then it takes another year to fully mature after that - having a litter helps things along, however I've always waited until they are around three before taking a litter as I feel mine have been slow to mature ( but then they last longer...)

Jus tenjoy them whilst they are young - they grow up all too fast!!!

Ro

:)

 

[Dennis Doyle]

Thanks Ro - that's helpful around 18 months physical 10 years mental :-)

[colette tuite]

i dont think my Irish setters grow more heightwise after 9months, however the pelvic bones don't finalise growing untill 26months.