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Growth plates

In GENERAL, when might one expect the growth plates to fuse, i.e. no more skeletal growth in male labs? Is it earlier in females just like humans? After skeletal growth stops, how much longer might one expect the dog/bitch to fill out (muscle not fat)? I realize this is a very general question, and there may be a wide range depending on bloodlines.

Re: Growth plates

15 to 18 months in a larger breed dog