At what age do Staffies stop growing?

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So my pup is 6 months old and stands at 35cm. Is that a good size for him? Also, his face looks quite thin – is that normal, please?

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    Hi everyone,

    I’m getting a bit worried—my girl is 6 months old, stands at about 15 inches tall and weighs around 32 lbs (2 stone 4).

    Is she looking a bit too chubby? I’ve already tried cutting back on her puppy dry food, but it hasn't really made much of a difference... any advice?

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    Mine is 6 months old, weighs 31 lbs and is 15 inches at the withers

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    You probably didn't buy your pet from a proper breeder, because you would have seen both parents if you had. Being able to see the parents (or at least knowing who they are if they don't belong to the breeder and were just used for a stud service) is the first thing that tells you whether a breeder is reputable or not.

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    You probably didn’t get your pet from a proper breeder, because if you had, you’d have seen both parents. Being able to meet the parents is the first sign of whether it’s a reputable breeder or not.
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    Give The Kennel Club a ring and you'll find out soon enough... but I reckon that KC registration number was a fake.

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    No, the one at the bottom is an Amstaff; the photo is from a breeder, so there’s no doubt about that. If your dog looks like the one at the bottom, then it’s not a Staffie. A dog isn't "pedigreed", it’s KC registered. And it’s not just about the face, it’s the overall build—your dog isn't a Staffie. Call the Kennel Club, send them some photos, go to some dog shows, and you’ll see that your dog isn't a Staffie, whatever the so-called papers might say. Go and see some breeders, show them your paperwork, and have a chat with them. I reckon the conclusion will be the same: it’s not a Staffie.
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    Yeah, I’ve got his papers. To me, his body looks like a Staffie but his head doesn’t. He’s KC registered though, and a guy who owns a Staffie told me that his head could still broaden out a bit more.
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    He really doesn't look like a Staffie. Is it an AmStaff or a Staffie? Judging by his muzzle, he looks like an AmStaff cross Lab.

    Staffie:

    AmStaff:

    It’s quite possible the breeder completely lied to you about the papers and gave you fakes. There’s no way this dog is KC registered.

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    Yeah, I've got the KC papers, the pedigree and that, but is there any way to fiddle the system for the Kennel Club registration?
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    I can't see much Staffie in there either :/

    What kind of paperwork do you have for your dog? Do you have the pedigree?

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