Understanding Dog Development Stages

The video tutorial explains the life stages of dogs, starting from birth as puppies, through adolescence, adulthood, and into the senior stage. Puppies are born live, not in eggs, and are dependent on their mother for nourishment and learning essential skills. As they grow, they transition into adolescence, where they experience physical and behavioral changes. Adult dogs are more independent but still enjoy play and exercise. Finally, dogs enter the senior stage, where they slow down and require less activity. The average lifespan of a dog is 10 to 14 years.

What is the term used for a group of puppies born to the same mother?

• Pack

• Litter

• Flock

• Herd

Why is it important for puppies to stay close to their mother in the early weeks?

• To drink their mother's milk

• To learn how to hunt

• To explore far from home

• To play with other animals

At what age range do dogs typically enter adolescence?

• 6 to 18 months

• 18 to 24 months

• 3 to 6 months

• 1 to 3 months

What physical change occurs in dogs during adolescence?

• They develop spots

• They lose their puppy fur

• They change eye color

• They grow a new set of teeth

How do smaller breed dogs differ from larger breeds in terms of reaching adulthood?

• They never reach adulthood

• They reach adulthood at the same time

• They reach adulthood earlier

• They reach adulthood later

What is a common behavior change in dogs as they enter adulthood?

• Increased demand for attention

• Increased appetite

• Decreased energy levels

• More frequent barking

At what age do dogs typically enter the senior stage of life?

• 6 to 10 years

• 4 to 6 years

• 10 to 14 years

• 2 to 4 years

What physical change is often seen in senior dogs?

• They grow taller

• Their eyes change color

• Their fur becomes darker

• Their muzzle begins to gray

How does the activity level of senior dogs typically change?

• They become less active

• They stop being active

• They become more active

• They maintain the same activity level

What is the average lifespan of a dog?

• 14 to 18 years

• 5 to 8 years

• 8 to 10 years

• 10 to 14 years